# Universal TV Remote Control ＋ vs Smart TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Smart TV Remote at 5.0 against Universal TV Remote Control ＋'s 4.4. Smart TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). Universal TV Remote Control ＋'s advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control ＋ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Smart TV Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control ＋ has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal TV Remote Control ＋ ships an update every 5 weeks, Smart TV Remote every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control ＋ | Smart TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6740245220/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-universal/id6806555548/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AppAgency](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785213546) | [Florea Media SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465702621) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Control ＋

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6740245220)

Transform your smartphone into a wireless remote for all major smart TV brands. Control volume, channels, playback, and navigate apps with ease. Say goodbye to multiple remotes and enjoy seamless TV control.

**Highlights:** Universal compatibility with major smart TV brands, Wi-Fi remote control, no hardware needed, Volume and channel controls, Media playback controls, Virtual keyboard for text input, Auto-detects TV for quick setup, Intuitive user interface

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Ad-free Forever | $29.99 | one-time |


### Smart TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-universal/id6806555548)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Effortlessly control power, volume, channels, and access apps directly from your device. Enjoy a seamless experience with a touchpad, keyboard, and app launcher.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Touchpad navigation, On-screen keyboard, App launching, Save multiple TVs

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote Control ＋ free?

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

### Is Smart TV Remote free?

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

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

Smart TV Remote is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control ＋ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Smart TV Remote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Both Universal TV Remote Control ＋ and Smart TV Remote show ads.

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

Universal TV Remote Control ＋ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Smart TV Remote every 8 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control ＋ was updated on October 5, 2026 and Smart TV Remote on October 13, 2026.

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