# Universal TV Remote vs Remote TV & Casting

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote at 5.0 against Remote TV & Casting's 3.7. Remote TV & Casting's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Remote TV & Casting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Universal TV Remote ships an update every 7 months, Remote TV & Casting every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote | Remote TV & Casting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-smartctrl/id6740748603/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-tv-and-casting/id6812667170/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nice Express](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300337847) | [Pro App Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/705247168) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-smartctrl/id6740748603)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Remote for Roku Lifetime access | $24.99 | one-time |


### Remote TV & Casting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-tv-and-casting/id6812667170)

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. Easily cast photos and videos from your device to the big screen, or mirror your entire screen. Works with a wide range of TV brands and streaming devices.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Screen mirroring, Photo and video casting, App launching, Keyboard input for search, Wi-Fi TV power on

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote free?

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

### Is Remote TV & Casting free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote or Remote TV & Casting?

Universal TV Remote is rated higher. Universal TV Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Remote TV & Casting averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote or Remote TV & Casting have ads?

Universal TV Remote shows ads; Remote TV & Casting does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote or Remote TV & Casting?

Universal TV Remote ships an update every 7 months, and Remote TV & Casting every 4 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote was updated on October 11, 2026 and Remote TV & Casting on October 3, 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.*