# Universal TV Remote vs Remote TV

The clearest difference is ads: Remote TV at none against Universal TV Remote's shown. Remote TV also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (33 vs 4). Universal TV Remote's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). 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 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, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote TV has 33 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal TV Remote ships an update every 4 months, Remote TV every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote | Remote TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-smartctrl/id6740748603/reviews)** | [4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-tv-universal-remote/id6812667170/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 41 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-tv-universal-remote/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 free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote is rated higher. Universal TV Remote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Remote TV averages 4.5 from 33 ratings.

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

Universal TV Remote shows ads; Remote TV does not.

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

Universal TV Remote ships an update every 4 months, and Remote TV every 3 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote was updated on October 17, 2026 and Remote TV on October 19, 2026.

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