# TV Remote vs Smart Universal TV Remote

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TV Remote at 883 against Smart Universal TV Remote's 36. TV Remote also leads on chart position (#91 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). Smart Universal TV Remote's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (50% vs 40%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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 883 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.

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, Smart Universal TV Remote every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Smart Universal TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (883 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-remote-control/id6502294224/reviews) | **[4.8 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-universal-tv-remote/id6746399442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **883** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#91** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TechSmart LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491585631) | [Sepia Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/424779886) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-remote-control/id6502294224)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Free · Utilities, #197 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Remote · Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Remote · Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Pro Remote · Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### Smart Universal TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-universal-tv-remote/id6746399442)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote Control for TV - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Remote Control for TV Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 883 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 30, 2026 and Smart Universal TV Remote on October 25, 2026.

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