# Remote Control for TV Smart・ vs TV Remote・Universal Control #1

The clearest difference is monetization model: Remote Control for TV Smart・ at free with in-app purchases against TV Remote・Universal Control #1's subscription. Remote Control for TV Smart・ also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). TV Remote・Universal Control #1's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 25%) and ratings volume (557 vs 98). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control for TV Smart・ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and TV Remote・Universal Control #1 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Remote Control for TV Smart・ against 4.7 for TV Remote・Universal Control #1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote・Universal Control #1 has 557 ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Remote Control for TV Smart・'s written reviews are positive against 50% of TV Remote・Universal Control #1's.

Remote Control for TV Smart・ ships an update every 5 days, TV Remote・Universal Control #1 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for TV Smart・ | TV Remote・Universal Control #1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tv-smart/id6475720048/reviews) | **[4.7 (557 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remoteuniversal-control-1/id6478119018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 98 | **557** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 42 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucy Vivo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766320631) | [Mihai Turlea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855548265) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Control for TV Smart・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tv-smart/id6475720048)

Control your television using your iPhone or iWatch. This app provides a virtual remote solution for lost or malfunctioning physical remotes, supporting a wide range of popular TV brands for a simplified viewing experience.

**Highlights:** iPhone and iWatch control, Universal TV brand support, Virtual remote replacement, Quick and easy connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote for TV: Smart | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote for TV: Smart | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Watch Control App: Play TV Now | $19.99 | per month |
| Watch Control App: Play TV Now | $39.99 | per year |


### TV Remote・Universal Control #1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remoteuniversal-control-1/id6478119018)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Control channels, volume, menus, and use a touchpad or keyboard for easier navigation. Connects instantly via Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Universal compatibility with major TV brands, Full remote control functions, Easy Wi-Fi setup, Touchpad and keyboard support, Intuitive user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote for TV | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Control: Smart Remote App | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Control: Smart Remote App | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Control Remote + Widgets | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Control + Widgets | $19.99 | per month |
| TV Control Universal Remote | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Control + Widgets | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Control for TV Smart・ free?

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

### Is TV Remote・Universal Control #1 free?

TV Remote・Universal Control #1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Control for TV Smart・ or TV Remote・Universal Control #1?

TV Remote・Universal Control #1 is rated higher. Remote Control for TV Smart・ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while TV Remote・Universal Control #1 averages 4.7 from 557 ratings.

### Do Remote Control for TV Smart・ or TV Remote・Universal Control #1 have ads?

Neither Remote Control for TV Smart・ nor TV Remote・Universal Control #1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Control for TV Smart・ or TV Remote・Universal Control #1?

Remote Control for TV Smart・ ships an update every 5 days, and TV Remote・Universal Control #1 monthly. Most recently, Remote Control for TV Smart・ was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote・Universal Control #1 on October 30, 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.*