# Universal TV Remote Control＊ vs Remote Smart TV

The clearest difference is chart position: Universal TV Remote Control＊ at #28 against Remote Smart TV's unranked. Remote Smart TV's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control＊ sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Remote Smart TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote Control＊ ships an update fortnightly, Remote Smart TV weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control＊ | Remote Smart TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6477382010/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 205 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VISARGERD, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584764978) | [VIET NAM TAPBI TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485668721) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Control＊

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6477382010)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Utilities, #128 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 (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Lite | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week PRO: 3 days FREE | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week Standard | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Days Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Semana 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 |
| Voucher | $24.99 | per 2 months |
| Voucher | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Basic | $35.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plus: 3 days free | $49.99 | 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


### Remote Smart TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-smart-tv/id6736646614)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote TV: Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote TV: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Remote TV: Annually | $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 Remote Smart TV free?

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

### Do Universal TV Remote Control＊ or Remote Smart TV have ads?

Both Universal TV Remote Control＊ and Remote Smart TV show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control＊ or Remote Smart TV?

Universal TV Remote Control＊ ships an update fortnightly, and Remote Smart TV weekly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control＊ was updated on October 30, 2026 and Remote Smart TV on October 25, 2026.

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