# Universal Remote for Smart TV+ vs Centaurus & Device Application

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.

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 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote for Smart TV+ | Centaurus & Device Application |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-smart-tv-plus/id6670310164/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/centaurus-and-device-application/id6747068661/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **15.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 245 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Delta Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676377811) | [志强 古](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815214006) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote for Smart TV+

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

**Currently charting:** #199 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


### Centaurus & Device Application

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/centaurus-and-device-application/id6747068661)

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.

**Highlights:** Connect to smart device, View and modify function parameters, Switch wallpapers, Upload custom wallpapers, Sync with device

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote for Smart TV+ free?

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

### Is Centaurus & Device Application free?

Centaurus & Device Application is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote for Smart TV+ or Centaurus & Device Application?

Universal Remote for Smart TV+ is rated higher. Universal Remote for Smart TV+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Centaurus & Device Application averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote for Smart TV+ or Centaurus & Device Application have ads?

Universal Remote for Smart TV+ shows ads; Centaurus & Device Application does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Remote for Smart TV+ or Centaurus & Device Application?

Universal Remote for Smart TV+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Centaurus & Device Application every 8 days. Most recently, Universal Remote for Smart TV+ was updated on October 18, 2026 and Centaurus & Device Application on October 5, 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.*