Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control+ vs Smart Remote Control

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

Head to head
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

About

Smart Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a powerful and intuitive smart TV controller. Navigate menus with ease, launch apps instantly, and manage multiple TVs from a single interface. Enjoy a seamless control experience with a clean, accessible design.

Highlights
  • Eyes-free touchpad navigation
  • Instant app launcher
  • Multiple TV support
  • Essential controls (volume, channel, mute)
  • Adaptive UI themes
  • Automatic TV detection
Features
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The smart remote your home deserves. Tired of searching for the physical remote, dealing with unresponsive buttons, or navigating slow menus? Transform your iPhone into a fast, powerful, and intuitive Smart TV controller with SRemote — designed to give you seamless control no physical remote can match. MAIN FEATURES • Eyes-Free Touchpad – Navigate menus and apps with natural swipes while keeping your eyes on the screen. • Instant App Launcher – Open your favorite streaming apps with a single tap. • Multiple TV Support – Save and switch between all the TVs in your home in seconds. • Essential Controls – Volume, channels, mute, navigation… everything right at your fingertips. • Adaptive UI Themes (NEW) – Choose a visual style that fits your mood and your home. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE A clean, modern, accessible interface that anyone in the house can use—kids, adults, and grandparents. Large buttons, intuitive gestures, and zero learning curve. COMPATIBILITY Our mission is simple: one remote for every Smart TV. Current support: • Samsung – Fully supported (Smart TV models 2015+) • Roku – Fully supported (NEW in version 1.1) • Sony – In active development • LG – Coming soon • Hisense – Planned for future updates • And many more coming… Not seeing your brand? Tell us what you need—we prioritize based on user feedback. THE SREMOTE EXPERIENCE • Instant Setup – Open the app and your TV is detected automatically on the same Wi-Fi network. • Smooth & Stable Control – Improved responsiveness and enhanced communication with all supported TVs. • One Subscription for the Family – Unlock all premium features and share them through Apple’s Family Sharing. SRemote was created at home, for real families who just want a better, faster, simpler way to control their TVs. We hope it becomes just as essential for yours. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER SRemote is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku or any other manufacturer. • Privacy Policy: https://www.cavexo.com/sremote/privacy • Terms of Use: https://www.cavexo.com/sremote/terms

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control+3 screens
Smart Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Remote Control at 100% against Universal TV Remote Control+'s 45%. Smart Remote Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Universal TV Remote Control+'s advantage is ratings volume (582 vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, 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. Universal TV Remote Control+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Smart Remote Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control+ has 582 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Universal TV Remote Control+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Smart Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote Control+ ships an update every 10 days, Smart Remote Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Universal TV Remote Control+ versus Smart Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control+Smart Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (582 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings582 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul KennethCavexo LLC

Customer experience

Universal TV Remote Control+

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

Smart Remote Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Smart Remote Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
2 purchases

Smart Remote Control

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control+ free?
Universal TV Remote Control+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Remote Control free?
Smart Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control+ or Smart Remote Control?
Smart Remote Control is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 582 ratings, while Smart Remote Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote Control+ or Smart Remote Control have ads?
Neither Universal TV Remote Control+ nor Smart Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control+ or Smart Remote Control?
Universal TV Remote Control+ ships an update every 10 days, and Smart Remote Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Smart Remote Control on September 19, 2026.

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