# Universal TV Remote Control+ vs TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control+ at 4.4 against TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller's 3.3. Universal TV Remote Control+ also leads on ratings volume (582 vs 3). TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote Control+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control+ has 582 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control+ | TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (582 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-plus/id6471477073/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-controller/id6473098770/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **582** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Kenneth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554751452) | [Alekh Mittal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718427093) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Control+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-plus/id6471477073)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All PRO features for a week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| All PRO features for a year | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 👍 Useful and easy to use
- 👍 Practical for the disabled and bedridden
- 👍 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Not working
- 💰 Expensive
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🐛 Doesn't work after a while

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-controller/id6473098770)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Control a wide range of brands, access favorite channels, and adjust volume with ease. Simplify your viewing experience and eliminate the need for multiple physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Universal compatibility with major TV brands, User-friendly interface for all ages, Quick access to favorite channels, One-touch volume control, Instant remote replacement for lost remotes, Easy setup and connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| sub lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote Control+ free?

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

### Is TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller free?

TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control+ or TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller?

Universal TV Remote Control+ is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 582 ratings, while TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote Control+ or TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller have ads?

Neither Universal TV Remote Control+ nor TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control+ or TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller?

Universal TV Remote Control+ ships an update every 10 days, and TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller every 10 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller on June 8, 2026.

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