# TV Remote Control vs Universal Remote for Smart TV+

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Control at none against Universal Remote for Smart TV+'s shown. Universal Remote for Smart TV+'s advantage is chart position (#149 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote for Smart TV+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 17% of Universal Remote for Smart TV+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control | Universal Remote for Smart TV+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-flicky/id6503682820/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-smart-tv-plus/id6670310164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | **17.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#149** |
| Size | 312 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Boom Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743737517) | [Delta Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676377811) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-flicky/id6503682820)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control over 100 brands, navigate with a touchpad, and launch streaming apps instantly. Say goodbye to lost remotes and dead batteries.

**Highlights:** Universal remote for 100+ TV brands, Quick and easy setup, One-tap app launching, Smooth touchpad navigation, Built-in keyboard for searching

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal TV Remote Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $10.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $17.49 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent performance
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎉 Great overall experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🤯 Frustrating lack of cancellation option

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues with certain TV models
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- Free version with ads
- Ability to cancel subscription


### Universal Remote for Smart TV+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-smart-tv-plus/id6670310164)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your smart TVs with your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. This app offers a user-friendly interface to manage power, volume, channels, and even cast content from your device to the big screen. It's a perfect replacement for misplaced physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Power, volume, and channel control, Keyboard and touchpad for navigation, Screen mirroring and casting, YouTube and IPTV casting, Playback controls, Apple Watch support, Dynamic Island integration

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Paloma mía
- 💎 El tablas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Fee not optional
- 🚫 Have to pay to use
- 🚫 Whoever thought that making a remote a paid subscription was a good idea deserves to be eaten alive by dogs like game of thrones
- 🚫 The app is impossible to use unless you agree to pay
- 🚫 Wow you can't even use the app unless you pay. You can't hit the volume up or down without being sent to the subscription page. You really want 6.99 a week? If anything it should be a 1 & done thing, the app should just cost money to download. What a joke

**Reported bugs**

- Funcionó al principio pero luego dejó de conectarse
- Wont mirror to my tv. Just keeps saying format not supported
- Don't waste your time on the trial. Doesn't cast or mirror. Remote function & settings option at bottom of screen are the only 2 out of 5 that operate

**Requested features**

- None


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control free?

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

### Is Universal Remote for Smart TV+ free?

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

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

TV Remote Control is rated higher. TV Remote Control averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Universal Remote for Smart TV+ averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

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

Universal Remote for Smart TV+ shows ads; TV Remote Control does not.

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

TV Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal Remote for Smart TV+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on October 28, 2026 and Universal Remote for Smart TV+ on October 27, 2026.

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