# Universal Remote · Control  TV vs Smart Remote+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Remote+ at 80% against Universal Remote · Control  TV's 0%. Smart Remote+ also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Universal Remote · Control  TV's advantage is ratings volume (79 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote · Control  TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Smart Remote+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Remote+ holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote · Control  TV has 79 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Universal Remote · Control  TV's written reviews are positive against 80% of Smart Remote+'s.

Universal Remote · Control  TV ships an update every 2 months, Smart Remote+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote · Control  TV | Smart Remote+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tv/id6499265998/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-plus/id6752133764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **79** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AirBeamTV BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107644798) | [Bouncing Ball Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310577519) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote · Control  TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tv/id6499265998)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal TV remote. Control a wide range of smart TVs and devices with features like touchpad, keyboard input, and app access. Enjoy a convenient, hassle-free entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Touchpad and keyboard input, Wi-Fi connectivity, Direct app access on TV, Haptic feedback, Easy setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote: Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote: Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote: Yearly Plan | $14.99 | per year |
| Pay Only Once: All Features | $49.99 | one-time |


### Smart Remote+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-plus/id6752133764)

Transform your Apple devices into a comprehensive remote for LG smart TVs. Control playback, volume, and navigation directly from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or home screen widgets. Features like Live Activities and Wake-on-LAN offer seamless, instant access to your TV.

**Highlights:** Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration, Full Apple Watch app with directional pad and Digital Crown, Home Screen Widgets for instant control, Wake-on-LAN for powering on TV, Automatic TV discovery and multi-TV support, Customizable remote layouts, Service menu and number pad access

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Remote+ Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote · Control  TV free?

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

### Is Smart Remote+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote · Control  TV or Smart Remote+?

Smart Remote+ is rated higher. Universal Remote · Control  TV averages 3.5 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Smart Remote+ averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote · Control  TV or Smart Remote+ have ads?

Neither Universal Remote · Control  TV nor Smart Remote+ shows ads.

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

Universal Remote · Control  TV ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Remote+ every 9 days. Most recently, Universal Remote · Control  TV was updated on September 20, 2026 and Smart Remote+ on September 21, 2026.

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