Comparison

TV Remote vs Smart Universal TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote and screen mirroring device. Control your TV with a trackpad and keyboard, and cast your phone's screen to the big display wirelessly.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Intuitive trackpad navigation
  • Smart keyboard for easy typing
  • Auto-connect to Smart TVs
  • Real-time screen mirroring
  • Lag-free wireless display
Features
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TV Remote transforms your smartphone into a powerful Universal TV Remote Control, completely eliminating the need for physical remotes. Whether you have lost your remote, have a classic model, or the latest Smart TV with advanced hardware, TV Remote ensures seamless connectivity and full control. KEY FEATURES: Universal TV Remote Control: Intuitive Trackpad: Navigate menus and apps smoothly with a responsive, mouse-like touchpad. Perfect for browsing Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime. Smart Keyboard: Type passwords and search terms quickly on your phone—no more struggling with clumsy plastic remotes. Auto-Connect: Automatically detects Smart TVs on your Wi-Fi network for instant setup. The ultimate replacement remote for your home. HOW TO USE: Step 1: Ensure your phone and Smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Step 2: Open TV Remote and tap the "Tap to Connect TV" icon to scan for devices. Step 3: Select your TV brand from the list. Step 4: You are all set! Enjoy full TV control immediately. COMPATIBILITY: TV Remote is a universal remote control app designed to work with a wide range of major TV brands and operating systems, such as Samsung, Vizio, LG, Sony, Roku, TCL, Hisense, FireTV, Insignia, Onn, GoogleTV, Xumo, Vidaa, Toshiba, AppleTV, Sharp, Philips, Panasonic, Westinghouse, Element, Pioneer Simply connect devices to the same Wi-Fi network to begin using your phone as a remote. Terms of Use: https://techsmart.bio/remotetv/remote-tv-terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://techsmart.bio/remotetv/remote-tv-privacy-policy.html

About

Smart Universal TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for various smart TVs and streaming devices. Easily control playback, navigate menus, and type with a full keyboard. Enjoy a seamless experience without needing extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Universal remote for 10+ brands
  • Zero-friction pairing
  • D-pad or swipe pad navigation
  • Full keyboard input
  • Auto-discovers devices
  • Privacy-focused
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a lightning-fast universal remote for every TV in the house. Pair once—tap, swipe, or speak to control Fire TV, Roku, Samsung, LG, Vizio and more. No dongles. No juggling remotes. Just instant control. WHY YOU’LL LOVE SMART REMOTE • One remote, 10+ brands: auto-discovers Fire TV, Roku®, Android TV / Google TV™, Samsung Smart TV, LG webOS and Vizio SmartCast • Zero-friction pairing: connect in seconds with a 4-digit on-screen code—no developer mode required • D-pad or swipe pad: choose precise buttons or fluid gestures for menu navigation • Full keyboard input: type passwords and searches at normal speed (good-bye, on-screen keyboards) MADE FOR EVERYONE IN THE LIVING ROOM Whether you’re switching to Disney+ on the kids’ Roku or muting commercials on the family’s Samsung, Smart Remote keeps the focus on the show—not the hardware. COMPATIBILITY • Streaming devices: Roku Stick/Box/Ultra, Amazon Fire TV Stick/Cube, Android TV & Google TV players • Smart TVs: Samsung 2016+, LG webOS 2015+, Vizio SmartCast 2016+, plus Roku TV and Fire TV Edition sets • iOS: iPhone & iPad running iOS 18 or later • Network: all devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network PRIVACY FIRST We never collect or sell your viewing data. All remote commands stay on your local network. LEGAL Smart Remote is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roku Inc., Amazon.com, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Vizio Inc., Google LLC, or Apple Inc. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy: https://www.sepiaapps.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Smart Universal TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Universal TV Remote at 4.8 against TV Remote's 4.5. Smart Universal TV Remote also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 40%). TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (825 vs 36) and chart position (#148 vs unranked). 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. TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Smart Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Universal TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 825 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 50% of Smart Universal TV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, Smart Universal TV Remote every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
TV Remote versus Smart Universal TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteSmart Universal TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (825 ratings)4.8 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings825 — better36
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#148 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechSmart LLCSepia Software LLC

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings825 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Smart Universal TV Remote

All ratings36 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions5
  • Pro Remote · Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$11.997 Days
  • Pro Remote · Monthly3 Days trial$17.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Pro Remote · Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime2 variants$79.99
3 purchases

Smart Universal TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Remote Control for TV - Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Remote Control Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remote Control for TV Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Universal TV Remote free?
Smart Universal TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Smart Universal TV Remote?
Smart Universal TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 825 ratings, while Smart Universal TV Remote averages 4.8 from 36 ratings.
Do TV Remote or Smart Universal TV Remote have ads?
Neither TV Remote nor Smart Universal TV Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Smart Universal TV Remote?
TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, and Smart Universal TV Remote every 9 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 27, 2026 and Smart Universal TV Remote on October 25, 2026.

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