Comparison

Smart TV Universal Remote vs Android TV Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

Smart TV Universal Remote

Features
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Smart TV Remote for all smart tv, Smart remote app is a one app for all tv remote that has smart controlling features and controls all smart TVs. Features of one for all remote | all tv remote : - All in one smart tv remote | Remote for all smart tv - Control Apps/Channels Direclty with any tv device - Smart TV Remote with Built-in Keyboard And Smart Touch Pad - Easy Navigation With Menu Control Buttons - Xbox IR Remote Controller with IR Blaster - All major smart remote like LG Smart tv remote | Samsung smart tv | Vizio smartcast | Xbox are supported Supported Devices or Streaming Players:- - LG smart tv and lg webos remote - Samsung smart tv - Roku smart remote, Roku stick, Roku ultra, Roku Express with all major roku tv devices like Remote for JVC, Element TV Remote, Remote for Sanyo, Philips Remote Control, Onn Roku TV Remote, Hitachi remote control, Infocus tv remote. - Xbox remote, XBOX 360 Remote, XBOX SERIES X, XBOX SERIES S. - Vizio smart cast with vizio smart tv remote, Vizio V-Series (Smart TV), P-Series Smart TV, M-Series Smart TV, - All TV Box device like Nvidia Shield TV, Xiaomi Mi Box S 4K, Google Chromecast 3 Media Streaming Device , Nokia Media Streamer with Built- In Chromecast, Realme Smart Tv Stick Media Streaming Device, Realme 4k Smart Google TV Stick. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with Roku, Samsung, Vizio, LG or Xbox or any other trademark mentioned here.

About

Android TV Remote Control

Control your Android TV from your iPhone or iPad. Navigate menus, control volume, search with your voice, and use your phone as a touchpad. Quickly open apps and enjoy lag-free control.

Highlights
  • Seamless WiFi connectivity
  • Full remote control functions
  • Voice search capabilities
  • Keyboard input for searches
  • Touchpad functionality
  • One-click app opening
Features
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Control your Android TV right from your iPhone with this Remote for Android TV — whether you’ve misplaced your remote or just want the convenience of using your mobile device, the Android TV Remote app is here to simplify your experience. Top Features: Seamless Connectivity: Connect your iPhone/iPad and TV with same WiFi network and allow device Discovery when prompted in the app. Full Remote Control: Navigate through your Android TV interface effortlessly—control channels, volume, power, and more. Voice Search: Use voice commands for faster searches on your Android TV. Keyboard Input: Forget the conventional remote keyboard screen! Type directly on your phone for quicker searches and inputs. Touchpad Functionality: Swipe and tap on your phone's screen to control your TV as if you're using a trackpad. Open Apps: Open apps installed on your TV from your phone with a single click. Why Us? Easy Setup: No complicated setup—connect and control within seconds. Universal Compatibility: Supports all popular Android TV models like Sony, Hisense, Philips, TCL, Sanyo, and many more available in the US. Supported Android TV Brands: Sony TV Remote Hisense TV Remote TCL TV Remote Philips TV Remote Onn TV Remote Sharp TV Remote Panasonic TV Remote Insignia TV Remote JVC TV Remote RCA TV Remote Sanyo TV Remote Sceptre TV Remote Element TV Remote Westinghouse TV Remote And many more... Supported Android TV Boxes: NVIDIA Shield TV Remote Xiaomi Mi Box S TV Remote Google Chromecast with Google TV Remote Fire TV Stick 4K TV Remote (Android-based) Ematic TV Box Remote Turewell Android TV Box Remote Mecool KM2 TV Box Remote Dynalink Android TV Box Remote VANKYO TV Box Remote X96 Mini Android TV Box Remote Easytone Android TV Box Remote Bqeel Android TV Box Remote HK1 Max TV Box Remote Tanix TX6 Android TV Box Remote Lag-Free Control: Enjoy smooth, responsive remote control, no matter what you're watching. How It Works: Ensure your iPhone or iPad and Android TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Pair your device with your TV and start controlling instantly! Disclaimer: Codematics is not an affiliated entity of Android, Google, or any other company. This application is not an official product of these entities. The application is developed by Codematics with a focus on enhancing user experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Say goodbye to lost remotes, and unlock a more efficient way to enjoy your favorite TV program on Android TV.

Screenshots

Smart TV Universal Remote4 screens
Android TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart TV Universal Remote at none against Android TV Remote Control's 5. Smart TV Universal Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown). Android TV Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Android TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Smart TV Universal Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart TV Universal Remote ships an update every 2 months, Android TV Remote Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart TV Universal Remote versus Android TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart TV Universal RemoteAndroid TV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (71 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—71 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDarshan VithaniCodematics Services

Bugs and requests

Smart TV Universal Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Android TV Remote Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
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In-app purchases

None

Smart TV Universal Remote

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Android TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Ad Free Version$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Ad Free Version$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Ad Free Version$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Full Screen Ads$49.99
  • Ad Free Version$99.99

Questions

Is Smart TV Universal Remote free?
Smart TV Universal Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Android TV Remote Control free?
Android TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart TV Universal Remote or Android TV Remote Control have ads?
Android TV Remote Control shows ads; Smart TV Universal Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart TV Universal Remote or Android TV Remote Control?
Smart TV Universal Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Android TV Remote Control weekly. Most recently, Smart TV Universal Remote was updated on September 7, 2026 and Android TV Remote Control on September 26, 2026.

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