# Universal Remote for TV Smart vs AR Sketch Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Remote for TV Smart at 72% against AR Sketch Studio's 20%. Universal Remote for TV Smart also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). AR Sketch Studio's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote for TV Smart sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and AR Sketch Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AR Sketch Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.2K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Universal Remote for TV Smart's written reviews are positive against 20% of AR Sketch Studio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Universal Remote for TV Smart ships an update weekly, AR Sketch Studio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote for TV Smart | AR Sketch Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-tv-smart/id6461691664/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-sketch-studio/id6473878241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.2K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | **72.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VTN GLOBAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699925027) | [Huy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671084177) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote for TV Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-tv-smart/id6461691664)

Control your TV and smart devices with your smartphone. This app offers universal remote functionality, on-demand controls for volume and playback, and quick access to apps and channels. It also features voice command capabilities for a hands-free experience.

**Highlights:** Universal remote compatibility, On-demand controls (volume, channels, apps), Quick app and channel access, Voice command functionality, Intuitive smartphone interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly sale off | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use as a TV remote
- 🤩 Great for pranking family members
- 🙌 Helpful when losing the physical remote
- 🎉 Works well with various TV models

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Constant ads and in-app purchases
- 🔌 Drains phone battery quickly
- 🤔 Misleading advertising about projector feature

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues with certain TV models
- Remote controls not always responsive
- App crashes or freezes occasionally

**Requested features**

- Add ability to cast phone screen to TV
- Improve instructions and setup process
- Reduce number of ads or make them optional


### AR Sketch Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-sketch-studio/id6473878241)

This app uses augmented reality to help you draw, sketch, and paint. Trace projected images onto surfaces, color them, and even convert your own photos into sketches. It's designed for artists of all levels to explore their creativity.

**Highlights:** Draw and trace with AR technology, Color and finish creations, 1000+ free tracing templates, Convert own pictures for drawing, Record time-lapse drawing videos, AI conversion tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AR Drawing Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| AR Drawing Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤑 Good for learning and teaching
- 🎨 Variety of pictures to trace and draw
- ✨ Boosts inspiration for art and manga drawing
- 📝 Includes fancy fonts for writing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Requires payment to access more features
- 📢 Too many ads interrupting the experience
- 🤯 Difficult to line up drawings properly
- 🤔 Camera issues and blurry images
- 🙄 Limited free options

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings not aligning properly
- Sudden app crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More free drawing options
- Improved camera integration and controls
- Reduced ads or ad-free version
- Additional drawing tools and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote for TV Smart free?

Universal Remote for TV Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AR Sketch Studio free?

AR Sketch Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote for TV Smart or AR Sketch Studio?

AR Sketch Studio is rated higher. Universal Remote for TV Smart averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while AR Sketch Studio averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Universal Remote for TV Smart or AR Sketch Studio have ads?

AR Sketch Studio shows ads; Universal Remote for TV Smart does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Remote for TV Smart or AR Sketch Studio?

Universal Remote for TV Smart ships an update weekly, and AR Sketch Studio fortnightly. Most recently, Universal Remote for TV Smart was updated on November 11, 2026 and AR Sketch Studio on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*