# Smart Remote vs Universal Remote

The clearest difference is price: Universal Remote at Free against Smart Remote's $5.99. Universal Remote also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Universal Remote is free to download; Smart Remote costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-remote-tv/id6746471695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 128 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [建立 蒋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752788453) | [LEADVISION MEDIA MANAGEMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749906380) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-tv-remote/id6504606948)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-remote-tv/id6746471695)

Control various household appliances like TVs and air conditioners with a single tap. Organize devices by scenario for efficient management. This app consolidates all your remote controls into one convenient solution.

**Highlights:** One-tap appliance control, All-inclusive universal remote, Scene-based management, Control AC and TV, Consolidates all remotes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Remote free?

Smart Remote costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal Remote free?

Universal Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Smart Remote or Universal Remote have ads?

Neither Smart Remote nor Universal Remote shows ads.

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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.*