# Universal TV Remote Control+ vs Smart Remote Control

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control+ | Smart Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (582 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-plus/id6471477073/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-sremote/id6751255411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **582** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Kenneth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554751452) | [Cavexo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834304086) |

## 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


### Smart Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-sremote/id6751255411)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Access | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*