Comparison

Universal Remote vs Smart Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

Universal Remote

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for any TV. Easily stream content, adjust volume, and navigate menus with a user-friendly interface. Connect via Wi-Fi for seamless control of smart TVs and access to popular streaming services.

Highlights
  • Control any TV via Wi-Fi
  • Stream Netflix, Prime, YouTube
  • Adjust volume and channels
  • Navigate smart TV menus
  • No infrared required
  • Auto-connect to TV
  • Connect to multiple TVs
Features
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With "Universal Remote ∞ TV Control", you can transform your smartphone into a universal remote control for any TV! Our app offers a sleek, multi-button design that ensures an intuitive and seamless user experience, putting the power of advanced TV control at your fingertips. Easily stream your favorite shows, switch channels, or adjust the volume—Controlla is your go-to solution for effortless TV management. This app gives you complete control over your Smart TV, including all the features of your old physical remote control plus some intelligent functions. To use Controlla, connect your mobile device and Smart TV to the same Wi-Fi network and start using it. Watch your favorite TV shows and movies using our unique streaming buttons for all the popular channels, including Netflix, Prime, and YouTube. Controlla makes it easier to watch what you love, browse online, and access your favorite content. BUTTONS Turn TV ON and OFF (supported models only) Home button Return button Numbers keyboard (enter a channel number to jump right to it) Color buttons (red, yellow, green, blue) Change channels (next and previous) Increase or decrease volume (also using phone side buttons) Mute sound (silent mode) Change source (HDMI, PC, AV...) Access 4 favorite buttons Up / Down / Left / Right navigation + center button “OK” Play / Pause / Reverse / Fast Forward Dedicated Netflix, Amazon Prime, and YouTube buttons Settings button Menu button Touchpad FEATURES No infrared equipment required—just a Wi-Fi connection Auto-connect to your TV every time you open the app Realistic and user-friendly app design Light vibration feedback when pressing buttons Connect to multiple TVs with one phone and switch between devices easily With just a few taps on your phone, enjoy a more convenient, streamlined, and user-friendly TV experience. Start enhancing your entertainment now! Download Controlla now and transform your TV viewing experience. Manage your entertainment effortlessly from your phone and enjoy a smoother, more intuitive way to control your TV. For support or inquiries, contact us in-app or visit https://www.controlla-tv.com. Please review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more information: Privacy Policy: https://www.controlla-tv.com/ Terms of Service: https://www.controlla-tv.com/controlla-tv-terms-of-use DISCLAIMER This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by any universal brand. It is independently designed to enhance the experience for any TV brand user.

About

Smart Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a powerful and intuitive smart TV controller. Navigate menus with ease, launch apps instantly, and manage multiple TVs from a single interface. Enjoy a seamless control experience with a clean, accessible design.

Highlights
  • Eyes-free touchpad navigation
  • Instant app launcher
  • Multiple TV support
  • Essential controls (volume, channel, mute)
  • Adaptive UI themes
  • Automatic TV detection
Features
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The smart remote your home deserves. Tired of searching for the physical remote, dealing with unresponsive buttons, or navigating slow menus? Transform your iPhone into a fast, powerful, and intuitive Smart TV controller with SRemote — designed to give you seamless control no physical remote can match. MAIN FEATURES • Eyes-Free Touchpad – Navigate menus and apps with natural swipes while keeping your eyes on the screen. • Instant App Launcher – Open your favorite streaming apps with a single tap. • Multiple TV Support – Save and switch between all the TVs in your home in seconds. • Essential Controls – Volume, channels, mute, navigation… everything right at your fingertips. • Adaptive UI Themes (NEW) – Choose a visual style that fits your mood and your home. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE A clean, modern, accessible interface that anyone in the house can use—kids, adults, and grandparents. Large buttons, intuitive gestures, and zero learning curve. COMPATIBILITY Our mission is simple: one remote for every Smart TV. Current support: • Samsung – Fully supported (Smart TV models 2015+) • Roku – Fully supported (NEW in version 1.1) • Sony – In active development • LG – Coming soon • Hisense – Planned for future updates • And many more coming… Not seeing your brand? Tell us what you need—we prioritize based on user feedback. THE SREMOTE EXPERIENCE • Instant Setup – Open the app and your TV is detected automatically on the same Wi-Fi network. • Smooth & Stable Control – Improved responsiveness and enhanced communication with all supported TVs. • One Subscription for the Family – Unlock all premium features and share them through Apple’s Family Sharing. SRemote was created at home, for real families who just want a better, faster, simpler way to control their TVs. We hope it becomes just as essential for yours. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER SRemote is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku or any other manufacturer. • Privacy Policy: https://www.cavexo.com/sremote/privacy • Terms of Use: https://www.cavexo.com/sremote/terms

Screenshots

Universal Remote4 screens
Smart Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Remote Control at 100% against Universal Remote's 57%. Smart Remote Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Universal Remote's advantage is ratings volume (313 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Universal Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Smart Remote Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 313 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Smart Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote ships an update fortnightly, Smart Remote Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Universal Remote versus Smart Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteSmart Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (313 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings313 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperControlla TV LTD.Cavexo LLC

Customer experience

Universal Remote

All ratings313 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%

Smart Remote Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions4
  • Week Plan3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Week Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Year Plan$34.991 Year
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  • New Year Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifeTime Plan$34.99
2 purchases

Smart Remote Control

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Remote Control free?
Smart Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or Smart Remote Control?
Smart Remote Control is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 313 ratings, while Smart Remote Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Universal Remote or Smart Remote Control have ads?
Neither Universal Remote nor Smart Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or Smart Remote Control?
Universal Remote ships an update fortnightly, and Smart Remote Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Smart Remote Control on September 19, 2026.

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