# SmartRemote vs Universal TV Remote™ Control

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote™ Control at 4.7 against SmartRemote's 4.1. Universal TV Remote™ Control also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 15%) and ratings volume (33K vs 2.3K). SmartRemote's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartRemote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote™ Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote™ Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote™ Control has 33K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of SmartRemote's written reviews are positive against 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's.

SmartRemote ships an update monthly, Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRemote | Universal TV Remote™ Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-tv-remote-control/id6503116040/reviews) | **[4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | **48.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#72** |
| Size | 80 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Truong Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602339577) | [SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459370949) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-tv-remote-control/id6503116040)

Control your television using your smartphone. This app offers a user-friendly interface with all essential buttons, a keyboard, and navigation. Easily connect via Wi-Fi to manage multiple TV brands, cast media, and access streaming apps.

**Highlights:** Smartphone TV control, Wi-Fi connection, Media casting (images, sound, video), Integrated keyboard, Access to popular apps (Netflix, YouTube), Support for major TV brands

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Original Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤖 Can be used as a TV remote
- 💡 Potential to be a useful app if it works as advertised

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Does not work as a projector app despite advertising
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues when trying to connect to TV
- 📺 Fails to function as a proper TV remote
- 💸 Misleading advertisements that don't match the actual app
- 🤬 Overwhelming negative user feedback

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to TV
- App crashing or not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Actual projection capabilities as advertised
- Reliable TV remote functionality


### Universal TV Remote™ Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Utilities, #82 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily control all your smart TVs, including popular brands like Samsung, LG, Roku, and Fire TV, over Wi-Fi. Navigate channels, adjust volume, use voice search, and even type with a keyboard for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Voice search for shows, On-screen keyboard, Volume and channel control, Turn TV on/off

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Control Weekly V1 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Pro Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Yearly V1 | $19.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Pro Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Life Time | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for busy families
- 💡 Works with multiple devices
- 🚀 Responsive touch controls
- 💡 Voice command feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Unclear cancellation process
- 🐛 Disconnection issues
- 💰 Misleading 'free' claims
- 🔒 Aggressive upselling

**Reported bugs**

- Vibration instead of button response
- Subscription ads pop up frequently

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Refresh button functionality
- Microphone access without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartRemote free?

SmartRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Universal TV Remote™ Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartRemote or Universal TV Remote™ Control?

Universal TV Remote™ Control is rated higher. SmartRemote averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Universal TV Remote™ Control averages 4.7 from 33K ratings.

### Do SmartRemote or Universal TV Remote™ Control have ads?

Both SmartRemote and Universal TV Remote™ Control show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartRemote or Universal TV Remote™ Control?

SmartRemote ships an update monthly, and Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, SmartRemote was updated on October 14, 2026 and Universal TV Remote™ Control on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*