# Universal TV Remote Control＊ vs Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things The clearest difference is ads: Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things at none against Universal TV Remote Control＊'s shown. Universal TV Remote Control＊'s advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 554) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them. Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control＊ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.6 for Universal TV Remote Control＊ against 4.4 for Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control＊ has 32K ratings behind it against 554, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Universal TV Remote Control＊'s written reviews are positive against 18% of Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things's. Universal TV Remote Control＊ ships an update fortnightly, Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively. ## The numbers | Metric | Universal TV Remote Control＊ | Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things | | --- | --- | --- | | Price | Free | Free | | Rating | **[4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6477382010/reviews)** | [4.4 (554 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsung-remote-smart-tvthings/id6621275941/reviews) | | Number of ratings | **32K** | 554 | | Positive reviews | 15.5% of reviews | **17.6% of reviews** | | In-app purchases | Yes | Yes | | Ads | Yes | **No** | | Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks | | Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases | | Best chart rank | **#30** | — | | Size | 205 MB | 22 MB | | Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** | | Devices | iPhone | iPhone | | Age rating | 4+ | 4+ | | Developer | [VISARGERD, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584764978) | [THE SMILE LAB LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870255096) | ## What reviewers say ### Universal TV Remote Control＊ [App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6477382010) **Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Utilities, #98 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store) Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control volume, launch apps, cast media, and mirror your screen seamlessly with an intuitive interface. Offers both free and premium features for enhanced control. **Highlights:** Universal remote control for TV, Screen mirroring, Cast media, Intuitive remote UI, Launch TV apps, Ad-free premium experience **Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support **In-app purchases (8)** | Purchase | Price | Billing | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Week Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days | | 3 Days Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days | | 1 Week Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days | | 3 Days Free Trial | $10.99 | per 7 days | | 1 week PRO: 3 days FREE | $10.99 | per 7 days | | 3 Days Free Trial | $11.99 | per 7 days | | Remote PRO - Monthly Access | $24.99 | per month | | 1 Year Basic | $35.99 | per year | **What reviewers like** - 🤩 Great remote control - 👍 Convenient to use - 💡 Useful for lost remotes **What reviewers complain about** - ⚠️ Misleading about being free - 🔒 Paywall/subscription required - 🚫 Doesn't work with all TVs - 🔌 Connectivity issues - 💰 Expensive subscription **Reported bugs** - App doesn't work without a physical remote - Inability to turn TV on/off properly - Frequent disconnections and loss of connection **Requested features** - Improve compatibility with more TV models - Provide a truly free version with full functionality - Improve customer support and troubleshooting ### Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things [App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsung-remote-smart-tvthings/id6621275941) Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Easily adjust volume, change channels, navigate apps, and use voice commands with an intuitive interface. Offers touchpad and keyboard functionality for seamless browsing. **Highlights:** Universal smart TV remote control, Voice command functionality, Touchpad and keyboard support, App and channel navigation, Widget support for quick access, Easy setup and connection **Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support **In-app purchases (8)** | Purchase | Price | Billing | | --- | --- | --- | | TV | $2.99 | per 7 days | | Smart | $2.99 | per 7 days | | TV Remote Control | $5.99 | per 7 days | | Remote TV Control | $5.99 | per 7 days | | TV Remote Control for Samsung | $6.99 | per 7 days | | Samsung Remote TV Control | $7.99 | per 7 days | | Samsung Remote TV Control | $7.99 | per 7 days | | TV Remote Control for Samsung | $9.99 | per 7 days | **What reviewers like** - 👍 Well-designed and easy to use - 💡 Amazing application for remote control - 💡 All necessary features are included - 💡 TV can be turned off from any room **What reviewers complain about** - 💸 Extremely expensive weekly subscription - 💸 App is completely paid - 💸 Forces payment after trial - 💸 "Pure extortion" - 💸 "Complete scam" **Reported bugs** - Cannot connect to TV - Connection inaccessible - App does not work - App is paid but doesn't work - App does not manage TV at all **Requested features** - App language in Turkish ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Universal TV Remote Control＊ free? Universal TV Remote Control＊ is free to download, with in-app purchases available. ### Is Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things free? Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available. ### Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control＊ or Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things? Universal TV Remote Control＊ is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control＊ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things averages 4.4 from 554 ratings. ### Do Universal TV Remote Control＊ or Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things have ads? Universal TV Remote Control＊ shows ads; Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things does not. ### Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control＊ or Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things? Universal TV Remote Control＊ ships an update fortnightly, and Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things every 5 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control＊ was updated on November 9, 2026 and Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things on November 8, 2026. --- *Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*