# MaxxMobile vs Universal Remote for Smart TV+

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote for Smart TV+ at 4.4 against MaxxMobile's 1.0. Universal Remote for Smart TV+ also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). MaxxMobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote for Smart TV+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. MaxxMobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal Remote for Smart TV+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote for Smart TV+ has 2.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MaxxMobile's written reviews are positive against 16% of Universal Remote for Smart TV+'s.

MaxxMobile ships an update every 2 months, Universal Remote for Smart TV+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MaxxMobile | Universal Remote for Smart TV+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxxmobile/id6593670255/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-smart-tv-plus/id6670310164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **15.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#150** |
| Size | 77 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [National Cable Television Cooperative](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136020604) | [Delta Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676377811) |

## What reviewers say

### MaxxMobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxxmobile/id6593670255)

Manage your mobile account with ease. This app offers tools for bill payment and customer support, giving you control over your phone plan.

**Highlights:** Bill payment, Customer support access, Mobile plan management, Account control tools

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Remote for Smart TV+

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

**Currently charting:** #150 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 MaxxMobile free?

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

### 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, MaxxMobile or Universal Remote for Smart TV+?

Universal Remote for Smart TV+ is rated higher. MaxxMobile averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Universal Remote for Smart TV+ averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

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

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

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

MaxxMobile ships an update every 2 months, and Universal Remote for Smart TV+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, MaxxMobile was updated on October 9, 2026 and Universal Remote for Smart TV+ on October 20, 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.*