# Smart TV Remote vs Remote Control for Smart TV +

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control for Smart TV + at 5.0 against Smart TV Remote's 4.6. Smart TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (78 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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: Smart TV Remote has 78 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart TV Remote ships an update every 3 months, Remote Control for Smart TV + every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart TV Remote | Remote Control for Smart TV + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-universal/id6743079938/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-smart-tv-plus/id6746928159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 95.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BFHWEB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801180211) | [Pamela Fields](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818990515) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-universal/id6743079938)

Transform your smartphone into a universal smart TV remote. Control multiple brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, and Roku with a single, intuitive app. Enjoy seamless Wi-Fi connectivity and customizable layouts for an eco-friendly and clutter-free entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal control for Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Intuitive and user-friendly interface, Customizable remote layouts, Smart Wi-Fi connectivity, Eco-friendly alternative to physical remotes, Regular compatibility updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely useful
- 👍 Very good app
- 👍 Highly recommend
- 👍 Fantastic
- 👍 Really good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option


### 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 Smart TV Remote free?

Smart TV Remote 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, Smart TV Remote or Remote Control for Smart TV +?

Remote Control for Smart TV + is rated higher. Smart TV Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Remote Control for Smart TV + averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

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

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

Smart TV Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Remote Control for Smart TV + every 6 weeks. Most recently, Smart TV Remote was updated on November 4, 2026 and Remote Control for Smart TV + on November 5, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*