# Universal TV Remote™ Control vs Universal Remote for Smart TV+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal TV Remote™ Control at 49% against Universal Remote for Smart TV+'s 17%. Universal TV Remote™ Control also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (33K vs 2.4K). Universal Remote for Smart TV+'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote™ Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

Universal TV Remote™ Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote™ Control has 33K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's written reviews are positive against 17% of Universal Remote for Smart TV+'s.

Universal TV Remote™ Control ships an update every 2 weeks, Universal Remote for Smart TV+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote™ Control | Universal Remote for Smart TV+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-smart-tv-plus/id6670310164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | **48.5% of reviews** | 17.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | #183 |
| Size | 247 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459370949) | [Delta Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676377811) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote™ Control

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

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Grossing · Utilities, #128 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


### Universal Remote for Smart TV+

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

**Currently charting:** #183 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 Universal TV Remote™ Control free?

Universal 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, Universal TV Remote™ Control or Universal Remote for Smart TV+?

Universal TV Remote™ Control is rated higher. Universal TV Remote™ Control averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Universal Remote for Smart TV+ averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

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

Both Universal TV Remote™ Control and Universal Remote for Smart TV+ show ads.

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

Universal TV Remote™ Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and Universal Remote for Smart TV+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote™ Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and Universal Remote for Smart TV+ on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Universal TV Remote™ Control or Universal Remote for Smart TV+?

Universal TV Remote™ Control currently peaks at #69 in the App Store charts, and Universal Remote for Smart TV+ at #183. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*