Comparison

Universal TV Remote vs Universal TV Remote. Smart TV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Universal TV Remote

Control all your smart TVs with a single app. Easily connect to devices on your Wi-Fi network for instant remote access. Features a touchpad, keyboard for typing, and quick launch buttons for streaming services.

Highlights
  • Control multiple smart TVs
  • Wi-Fi device discovery
  • Full remote functionality
  • Touchpad and keyboard input
  • Quick launch streaming apps
  • App launching from TV
Features
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One remote for every TV in the house. SmartCtrl finds Roku, Samsung, LG, Fire TV, Android TV / Google TV and Vizio devices on your Wi-Fi in seconds — no account, no setup — and gives you a full remote for each. EVERY BUTTON, EVERY BRAND • Navigation pad, OK, back, home, volume, mute, channel, play/pause • Number keypad, inputs, settings and colour keys where your TV has them • Quick launch for Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+ and more TOUCHPAD Swipe to move, tap to select. On LG the pad drives the Magic Remote cursor. KEYBOARD Type searches with your iPhone keyboard instead of the on-screen letter grid. YOUR TV'S APPS Every app installed on the TV, with its real icon. Star your favourites. PAIR ONCE Roku needs nothing. Samsung and LG ask once on the TV. Fire TV, Android TV and Vizio show a code. After that it just works, every time. WORKS ON YOUR WI-FI Everything runs on your local network. No cloud, no account, nothing leaves your home. PRO Remove ads and unlock five themes — Liquid Glass, Aurora, Carbon, Studio — plus 3D relief keys. Supported: Roku and Roku TV (TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Philips), Samsung Tizen (2016+), LG webOS (2014+), Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Android TV and Google TV (Sony Bravia, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield), Vizio SmartCast. Your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Pro is available as a one-time Lifetime purchase, or as a Weekly (3-day free trial) or Monthly auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://appxcellence.net/smartctrl/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://appxcellence.net/smartctrl/terms/ Support: contact@appxcellence.net Roku, Samsung, LG, Fire TV, Android TV and Google TV are trademarks of their respective owners. SmartCtrl is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.

About

Universal TV Remote. Smart TV

Instantly control your smart TV from your phone. This app offers power, volume, channel control, keyboard typing, and touchpad navigation for various brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG. It provides a reliable backup remote experience with easy setup and a clean design.

Highlights
  • Power On/Off
  • Volume & Channels
  • Touchpad Navigation
  • Keyboard Input
  • App Launcher
  • Multi-brand Support
Features
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Lost your TV remote? Control your TV instantly from your phone. Universal TV Remote works with Samsung, Roku, LG, Fire TV, Google TV, Sony, Vizio, Hisense and more — giving you fast access to power, volume, channels, keyboard typing, touchpad navigation, and smart app shortcuts in seconds. WHY USERS LOVE IT • No more lost or broken remote • Fast Wi-Fi connection • Easy setup • Clean modern design • One app for multiple TVs • Reliable backup remote anywhere FEATURES • Power On / Off • Volume & Channels • Touchpad Navigation • Keyboard for Netflix, YouTube & Search • App Launcher • Voice Input (if supported) • Multi-brand support SUPPORTED BRANDS Samsung • Roku • LG • Fire TV • Google TV • Sony • Vizio • Hisense • And More PREMIUM WITHOUT THE SCAM FEEL Transparent pricing. No confusing setup. Upgrade for ad-free control and advanced features. LEGAL This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, LG, Fire TV, or other brands listed. Terms And Privacy https://sevencamps.com/privacy-policy/ https://sevencamps.com/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote4 screens
Universal TV Remote. Smart TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal TV Remote. Smart TV at none against Universal TV Remote's shown. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote. Smart TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Universal TV Remote against 4.3 for Universal TV Remote. Smart TV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal TV Remote. Smart TV monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Universal TV Remote versus Universal TV Remote. Smart TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV RemoteUniversal TV Remote. Smart TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNice ExpressSeven Camps LLC

Customer experience

Universal TV Remote

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

Universal TV Remote. Smart TV

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$7.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remote for Roku Lifetime access$24.99
4 purchases

Universal TV Remote. Smart TV

Subscriptions3
  • TV Remote Premium$1.991 Month
  • TV Remote weekly premium$5.997 Days
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • TV Remote Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote free?
Universal TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote. Smart TV free?
Universal TV Remote. Smart TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote or Universal TV Remote. Smart TV?
Universal TV Remote. Smart TV is rated higher. Universal TV Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Universal TV Remote. Smart TV averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote or Universal TV Remote. Smart TV have ads?
Universal TV Remote shows ads; Universal TV Remote. Smart TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote or Universal TV Remote. Smart TV?
Universal TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal TV Remote. Smart TV monthly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote was updated on October 28, 2026 and Universal TV Remote. Smart TV on October 24, 2026.

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