Universal Remote for Smart TV+ vs Centaurus & Device Application
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal Remote for Smart TV+
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.
- 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
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Universal Remote for Smart TV+ is the most versatile & user-friendly app for you to download on your iPhone/iPad/Apple Watch and remote control your Smart TVs on the same WiFi. This TV remote application copies almost all functions of the traditional remote controller so that it can be a perfect alternative if you are prone to losing or misplacing your physical smart tv remote. Highlight Features of Universal Remote App: - Power Control Turn on/off your smart TVs with just one tap! - Volume Control You can change the volume of your TV or even mute it with our universal remote app. - Channel Management This remote controller has channel up/down controls for you to easily manage channels. - Keyboard Keyboard for quick text input and search on TV. - Touchpad Wide touchpad for easy menu and content navigation. - Add Favorite Channels/Apps & Pin to Top Quick access to your favorite channels and apps. - Screen Share to TV Screen Mirror & Cast to big display in HD quality. - Cast YouTube online videos & IPTV channels. Share YouTube/IPTV m3u/m3u8 playlists on the big smart TV screen. - Playback Control With Start/Pause/Stop/Fastforward/Rewind Built-in. - Support Dynamic Island View the TV remote app status at the top of the phone screen. - Support Apple Watch Control your smart TVs from the comfort of your Apple Watch. - Support for DLNA Protocol Enjoy HD screen mirroring/casting to more TV brands. - Automatic Device Connect Easily connect to your smart TV without hassle. This universal remote TV controller app perfectly controls popular universal TV brands. Just download and select your TV brand and go. Easily replace the traditional remote control with this all-in-one TV remote control app. 100% easy-to-use! Terms of Use: https://www.deltasoftware.cc/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.deltasoftware.cc/privacy-policy
Centaurus & Device Application
This utility app pairs with a smart device to let you control its functions. You can view and change settings, and even upload custom wallpapers to sync with your device.
- Connect to smart device
- View and modify function parameters
- Switch wallpapers
- Upload custom wallpapers
- Sync with device
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Centaurus is the companion app for the smart device BT200. After connecting the device, you can view and modify the function parameters, switch or upload wallpapers to sync with the BT200 device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote for Smart TV+ at 4.4 against Centaurus & Device Application's 3.5. Universal Remote for Smart TV+ also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 2) and review sentiment (16% vs 0%). Centaurus & Device Application's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Universal Remote for Smart TV+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Centaurus & Device Application asks for nothing beyond the download.
Universal Remote for Smart TV+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote for Smart TV+ has 2.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Universal Remote for Smart TV+'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Centaurus & Device Application's.
Universal Remote for Smart TV+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Centaurus & Device Application every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal Remote for Smart TV+ | Centaurus & Device Application |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.3K ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #195 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 245 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Delta Software | 志强 古 |
Customer experience
Universal Remote for Smart TV+
Centaurus & Device Application
Bugs and requests
Universal Remote for Smart TV+
Reported bugs
3 issues- 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
1 request- None
Centaurus & Device Application
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Universal Remote for Smart TV+
- Universal Remote Weekly Plan3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Universal Remote Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
- Universal Remote Weekly Plan$5.997 Days
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- Universal Remote Weekly Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Universal Remote Weekly Plan3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- Universal Remote Weekly Plan3 Days trial3 variants$9.997 Days
- Universal Remote Weekly Plan7 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Universal Remote Yearly Plan3 Days trial3 variants$19.991 Year
- Universal Remote Yearly Plan2 variants$29.991 Year
- Universal Remote Lifetime2 variants$29.99
Centaurus & Device Application
No in-app purchases
Questions
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