# TV Remote Universal Control vs Remote Control for Smart TV +

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control for Smart TV + at 5.0 against TV Remote Universal Control's 4.6. TV Remote Universal Control's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Universal Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Remote Control for Smart TV + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote Control for Smart TV + holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal Control has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote Universal Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote Control for Smart TV + every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Universal Control | Remote Control for Smart TV + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6736831241/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-smart-tv-plus/id6746928159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 68 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valery Sihai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773363672) | [Pamela Fields](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818990515) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Universal Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6736831241)

Control all your smart TVs from your iPhone with a single app. Effortlessly connect via Wi-Fi for seamless navigation, app access, and playback control. Offers a touchpad and mobile keyboard for enhanced usability.

**Highlights:** Universal Smart TV compatibility, Wi-Fi connection, Full remote control access, Streaming app launcher, Touchpad navigation, Mobile keyboard input, Playback controls

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Access (+ trial period) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Individual Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


### Remote Control for Smart TV +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-smart-tv-plus/id6746928159)

Control your Smart TV directly from your iPhone with this intuitive remote app. Easily change channels, adjust volume, navigate menus, and launch apps over Wi-Fi. It's a convenient replacement for a lost or broken physical remote.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi Smart TV control, Channel and volume adjustment, Menu navigation, App launching, Power on/off TV, Touchpad navigation (premium)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Universal Control free?

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

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

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

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

Remote Control for Smart TV + is rated higher. TV Remote Universal Control averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Remote Control for Smart TV + averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither TV Remote Universal Control nor Remote Control for Smart TV + shows ads.

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

TV Remote Universal Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote Control for Smart TV + every 6 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote Universal Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and Remote Control for Smart TV + on November 5, 2026.

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