# Smart Remote Control for TVs vs Universal Control

The clearest difference is ads: Universal Control at none against Smart Remote Control for TVs's shown. Universal Control also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Smart Remote Control for TVs's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Remote Control for TVs sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Universal Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Remote Control for TVs has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Smart Remote Control for TVs's written reviews are positive against 100% of Universal Control's.

Smart Remote Control for TVs ships an update every 5 weeks, Universal Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote Control for TVs | Universal Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-for-tvs/id6469695903/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6739201253/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626812597) | [Anwar Kamal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710877432) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Remote Control for TVs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-for-tvs/id6469695903)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Control Sony, TCL, Philips, Hisense, Sharp, and other brands with an intuitive interface. Navigate your TV faster and more conveniently than ever before.

**Highlights:** Smartphone as TV remote, Control multiple smart TV brands, Intuitive user interface, Centralized command control, Faster navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium with Trial | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Premium | $6.99 | per year |


### Universal Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6739201253)

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app offers seamless navigation, media casting, and screen mirroring without needing extra hardware. It's a convenient solution for managing your TV experience.

**Highlights:** Smart Auto-Detection, Smooth Navigation Touchpad, Quick Channel Access, On-Screen Keyboard, Media Casting, Screen Mirroring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Premium (Weekly) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Premium (Monthly) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Remote Control for TVs free?

Smart Remote Control for TVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Universal Control free?

Universal Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Remote Control for TVs or Universal Control?

Universal Control is rated higher. Smart Remote Control for TVs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Universal Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart Remote Control for TVs or Universal Control have ads?

Smart Remote Control for TVs shows ads; Universal Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Remote Control for TVs or Universal Control?

Smart Remote Control for TVs ships an update every 5 weeks, and Universal Control every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Remote Control for TVs was updated on September 20, 2026 and Universal Control on August 4, 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.*