# TV Remote Control Plus vs Smart Universal TV Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote Control Plus at 89% against Smart Universal TV Remote's 50%. TV Remote Control Plus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Smart Universal TV Remote's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (36 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Smart Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Universal TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Universal TV Remote has 36 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of TV Remote Control Plus's written reviews are positive against 50% of Smart Universal TV Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, Smart Universal TV Remote every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control Plus | Smart Universal TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842/reviews) | **[4.8 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-universal-tv-remote/id6746399442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gurcan Aksu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759952174) | [Sepia Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/424779886) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control major TV brands, access apps, and use a touchpad/air mouse feature via Wi-Fi. Offers effortless setup and full control over your TV.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Wi-Fi connectivity, Touchpad/Air Mouse, One-touch app access, Effortless setup, Full TV control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $2.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### Smart Universal TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-universal-tv-remote/id6746399442)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for various smart TVs and streaming devices. Easily control playback, navigate menus, and type with a full keyboard. Enjoy a seamless experience without needing extra hardware.

**Highlights:** Universal remote for 10+ brands, Zero-friction pairing, D-pad or swipe pad navigation, Full keyboard input, Auto-discovers devices, Privacy-focused

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote Control for TV - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Remote Control for TV Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control Plus free?

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

### Is Smart Universal TV Remote free?

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

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

Smart Universal TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote Control Plus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Smart Universal TV Remote averages 4.8 from 36 ratings.

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

Neither TV Remote Control Plus nor Smart Universal TV Remote shows ads.

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

TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, and Smart Universal TV Remote every 9 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control Plus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smart Universal TV Remote on October 25, 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.*