Comparison

Smart TV Remote Universal App vs Universal TV Remote Control+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart TV Remote Universal App

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control various brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku with easy Wi-Fi setup. Enjoy full TV functions, smart features, and a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Universal compatibility with major TV brands
  • Easy Wi-Fi setup
  • Full TV control (power, volume, channels)
  • Smart TV functionalities
  • Virtual navigation pad
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Transform your smartphone into a powerful remote control for your TV with the Smart TV Remote Control - the ultimate universal remote app. No more hunting for misplaced remotes or juggling multiple controllers; now, you can effortlessly manage your TV from your iPhone or iPad. Whether you own a Samsung TV, LG TV, Roku streaming stick, Philips, Panasonic, TCL Roku, Hisense, or any other brand, this app provides universal compatibility for all. Key Features: 1. Universal Compatibility: Seamlessly control your Samsung TV, LG TV, Roku, Philips, Panasonic, TCL Roku, Hisense, and more. 2. Easy Setup: Effortlessly connect your iPhone or iPad to your TV through the local network in just a few steps. 3. Full TV Control: TV remote power ON / OFF. Switch between AV and TV modes with your Samsung TV remote. Mute / Unmute your TV remote. Use Roku remote functionalities like Channel Digits buttons. Navigate through channel lists effortlessly. Adjust the volume conveniently with your LG TV remote. Seamlessly browse through channels. Access your TV menu with intuitive directional controls. Utilize colored soft keys (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow) for various functions with your universal remote for TV. 4. Smart TV Functionality: Enjoy additional functions of your Smart TV, including info, guide, and return. Enhance your media player experience with your TV remote. Take advantage of the virtual navigation pad for easy browsing. 5. Wi-Fi Connectivity: Connect your iPhone or iPad to your TV via the local Wi-Fi network, eliminating the need to be in close proximity to your television. 6. User-Friendly Interface: Our app boasts an intuitive design, ensuring easy navigation and usability. 7. Reliable and Policy Compliant: Rest assured, our app is thoroughly tested and complies with all policies. Please reach out to us via email if you encounter any issues before leaving a low rating. Disclaimer: This application is not sponsored by, endorsed by, or affiliated with Samsung, LG, Roku, Philips, Panasonic, TCL Roku, Hisense, or any other TV brand mentioned. It is an independent product designed to enhance your TV remote control experience. Experience the ultimate convenience of a universal remote control for your TV, whether it's a Samsung TV remote, LG TV remote, or Roku remote. Download Smart TV Remote Control today and simplify your TV-watching experience with seamless control, easy setup, and universal compatibility. Say goodbye to remote clutter and hello to a stress-free TV control experience!

About

Universal TV Remote Control+

Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a seamless way to manage volume, channels, and navigation. It connects via Wi-Fi and supports a wide range of popular TV brands, simplifying your home entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Smart TV identification over Wi-Fi
  • Wide compatibility with TV brands
  • Touchpad for navigation
  • Direct channel launching
  • Siri Shortcuts & widgets
  • Voice search
  • Mouse & keyboard control
Features
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TV Remote offers the ultimate solution for seamlessly controlling your Smart TV right from the convenience of your phone. Say goodbye to lost remotes and cluttered coffee tables & take command of your home entertainment with TV Remote App, the ultimate remote control app for your smart TVs and devices. The App is compatible with a variety of TV brands, including Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, FireTV, Vizio, Sony, Xiaomi, Mi TV, Toshiba, Amazon Fire Stick, Sanyo, Hitachi, AppleTV, Nvidia Shield, Android TV devices and Hisense. Connect effortlessly to your TV via WIFI and wield comprehensive control over functions such as volume, channels, input sources, and more—all from the palm of your hand. FEATURES: * Instantly identifies Smart TVs within the shared WIFI network * Compatible with a wide range of popular TV brands * Featuring a spacious touchpad for effortless menu and content navigation * Channel launches directly from the App * Siri Shortcuts & widgets for quick action * Voice search for hands-free control * Mouse, Keyboard, change input sources (LG TV) Simplify your home entertainment experience and take control with TV Control Hub. Download now and experience the ultimate in TV control! Disclaimer: The Universal Remote TV Control application is not the official app of Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, or any other companies or hardware manufacturers. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by these entities. Terms of Use: https://sandstorm-software.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://sandstorm-software.com/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

Smart TV Remote Universal App4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal TV Remote Control+ at none against Smart TV Remote Universal App's shown. Universal TV Remote Control+ also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 13%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 16 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart TV Remote Universal App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Universal TV Remote Control+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Smart TV Remote Universal App against 4.4 for Universal TV Remote Control+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control+ has 596 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of Smart TV Remote Universal App's written reviews are positive against 45% of Universal TV Remote Control+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart TV Remote Universal App ships an update every 16 months, Universal TV Remote Control+ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smart TV Remote Universal App versus Universal TV Remote Control+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart TV Remote Universal AppUniversal TV Remote Control+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (33 ratings)4.4 (596 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews44.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33596 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS1616.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReal Vision LtdPaul Kenneth

Customer experience

Smart TV Remote Universal App

All ratings33 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

Universal TV Remote Control+

All ratings582 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive44.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative46.4%

Bugs and requests

Smart TV Remote Universal App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Universal TV Remote Control+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't connect properly
  • Stops working after a minute
  • Doesn't work with any devices
  • Subscription issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • Copy-paste functionality in the keyboard
  • Ability to invert sound and channel icons

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart TV Remote Universal App

One-time1
  • Premium - Remove Ads$9.99
4 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control+

Subscriptions3
  • All PRO features for a week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$8.991 Month
  • All PRO features for a year$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Smart TV Remote Universal App free?
Smart TV Remote Universal App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote Control+ free?
Universal TV Remote Control+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart TV Remote Universal App or Universal TV Remote Control+?
Universal TV Remote Control+ is rated higher. Smart TV Remote Universal App averages 4.3 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control+ averages 4.4 from 596 ratings.
Do Smart TV Remote Universal App or Universal TV Remote Control+ have ads?
Smart TV Remote Universal App shows ads; Universal TV Remote Control+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart TV Remote Universal App or Universal TV Remote Control+?
Smart TV Remote Universal App ships an update every 16 months, and Universal TV Remote Control+ every 10 days. Most recently, Smart TV Remote Universal App was updated on October 24, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control+ on October 27, 2026.

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