# Smart TV Cast & Remote Control vs TV Remote Universal Plus

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Universal Plus at 5.0 against Smart TV Cast & Remote Control's 4.2. Smart TV Cast & Remote Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (34 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart TV Cast & Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Universal Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Universal Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart TV Cast & Remote Control has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart TV Cast & Remote Control ships an update every 6 weeks, TV Remote Universal Plus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart TV Cast & Remote Control | TV Remote Universal Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-cast-and-remote-control/id6463000899/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-plus/id6474110751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIRON APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581268434) | [Linh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710850352) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart TV Cast & Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-cast-and-remote-control/id6463000899)

Control your smart TV and streaming devices with ease using this universal remote app. It offers simple setup, channel access, volume control, and power management for a seamless entertainment experience on your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Easy setup, Channel access, Volume control, Power management, Screen mirroring, WiFi network connection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart TV Remote Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Universal Remote Lifetime Plan | $24.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote Universal Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-plus/id6474110751)

Control your smart TV directly from your phone with this universal remote app. It quickly recognizes TVs on your Wi-Fi network and offers easy navigation, plus quick access to streaming services. Compatible with popular brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku.

**Highlights:** Control smart TVs from phone, Wi-Fi network TV recognition, Compatibility with popular brands, Easy navigation buttons, Quick access to YouTube and Netflix

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote LifeTime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart TV Cast & Remote Control free?

Smart TV Cast & Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TV Remote Universal Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart TV Cast & Remote Control or TV Remote Universal Plus?

TV Remote Universal Plus is rated higher. Smart TV Cast & Remote Control averages 4.2 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while TV Remote Universal Plus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart TV Cast & Remote Control or TV Remote Universal Plus have ads?

TV Remote Universal Plus shows ads; Smart TV Cast & Remote Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart TV Cast & Remote Control or TV Remote Universal Plus?

Smart TV Cast & Remote Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and TV Remote Universal Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smart TV Cast & Remote Control was updated on November 3, 2026 and TV Remote Universal Plus on November 4, 2026.

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