# Universal TV Remote™ Control vs Remote Smart TV

The clearest difference is chart position: Universal TV Remote™ Control at #71 against Remote Smart TV's unranked. Remote Smart TV's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Remote Smart TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote™ Control ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote Smart TV weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote™ Control | Remote Smart TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | — |
| Size | 247 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459370949) | [VIET NAM TAPBI TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485668721) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote™ Control

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

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Grossing · Utilities, #148 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


### Remote Smart TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-smart-tv/id6736646614)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote TV: Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote TV: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Remote TV: Annually | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote™ Control free?

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

### Is Remote Smart TV free?

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

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

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

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

Universal TV Remote™ Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote Smart TV weekly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote™ Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and Remote Smart TV on October 25, 2026.

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