Comparison

Universal Remote Controller vs Smart Remote

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

Head to head
About

Universal Remote Controller

Consolidate control of all your home devices into one intuitive application. Manage TVs, air conditioners, media players, and more directly from your smartphone. Enjoy a seamless and ad-free experience with broad compatibility.

Highlights
  • Control TVs, ACs, media players, projectors
  • Supports IR and Wi-Fi devices
  • Smart device detection
  • Quick setup
  • Sleek dark mode interface
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Universal Remote Controller One app to control them all! Say goodbye to juggling multiple remotes. With Universal Remote Controller, you can manage all your devices from a single, easy-to-use app — right from your phone! Key Features: * Wide compatibility: TVs, air conditioners, media players, projectors & more * Supports IR (Infrared) and Wi-Fi controlled devices * Smart device detection and quick setup * Sleek, dark mode-friendly interface * Secure, reliable, and ad-free experience Why Universal Remote Controller? Whether you're relaxing at home or managing your smart setup, this app brings simplicity and control to your fingertips. No more lost remotes — everything you need is already in your pocket. Privacy Policy: https://appmatic.com.tr/remote/privacy-policy Term of Use: https://appmatic.com.tr/remote/terms-of-use

About

Smart Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for TVs, ACs, and more. Control devices via IR blaster, WiFi, or Bluetooth. Learn custom commands and create automated scenes for seamless device management.

Highlights
  • Universal device control
  • IR blaster and WiFi support
  • Smart TV integration
  • Custom remote creation
  • Scene automation
  • Room organization
  • Apple Watch companion
Features
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Universal Remote is a smart remote control app that helps you control your TV, air conditioner, set-top box, projector, soundbar, fan and more from your iPhone — over Wi-Fi, with an IR blaster, or through your smart home. It supports 300+ brands with 14,000+ ready-made remotes, controls Wi-Fi air conditioners directly, and integrates with Apple Watch, Siri, widgets and the Lock Screen. Made for anyone who lost a remote, wants one app instead of a drawer full of remotes, or wants to control hotel and rental-home devices from their phone. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Replace a lost or broken remote in seconds — pick your device brand and a ready-made remote appears, no programming • Control your smart TV with no extra hardware — Samsung, LG webOS, Sony Bravia, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, Google TV and Apple TV connect over your Wi-Fi network • Control your air conditioner from the couch — IR ACs work through a blaster; Midea, Daikin, GREE and TCL Wi-Fi ACs connect directly with no blaster at all • Run whole scenes with one tap — "Movie Night" can turn on the TV, switch input, and set the soundbar together • Control everything from your Apple Watch, the Lock Screen, widgets, or by asking Siri COMMON QUESTIONS Do I need to buy extra hardware? Not for smart TVs, streaming boxes, or Wi-Fi air conditioners — those connect over your home network. Classic IR-only devices (most ACs, older TVs, fans, projectors) need a small Wi-Fi-to-IR blaster such as Broadlink RM4/RM Mini, a Tuya/Smart Life IR hub, Global Caché iTach, or an ESP DIY blaster. iPhones have no built-in IR emitter. Which TV brands work? Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Hisense, TCL, Philips, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sharp and 300+ more. Smart TVs are controlled over Wi-Fi; any TV with a remote sensor is controlled by IR through a blaster. Can it control my air conditioner? Yes. The code database covers Daikin, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Carrier, Gree, Midea, Haier, Hitachi, Whirlpool, TCL and hundreds of regional AC brands with full state control — mode, temperature, fan speed and swing. Wi-Fi models from Midea, Daikin, GREE and TCL work with no IR hardware. Is it free? Downloading and core remote control are free. Premium unlocks unlimited devices and all connection types, with a free trial before any charge. What if my device isn't listed? The code database updates automatically — new remotes arrive monthly without an app update. You can also learn codes from your original remote with a Broadlink blaster, or request your model in the app. THE DETAILS • 14,000+ ready-made remotes across 300+ brands: TVs, air conditioners, set-top boxes, projectors, soundbars, AV receivers, DVD players, fans, lights, air purifiers, robot vacuums and cameras • IR protocols: NEC, RC5, RC6, Sony SIRC, Kaseikyo, raw capture playback • Smart home: HomeKit air conditioners, Tuya, Xiaomi Mi Home, SwitchBot, Sensibo, Broadlink • Custom remotes: rearrange buttons, add macros, build a layout that matches how you actually use each device • Fully translated into 39 languages • No banner ads, no "watch an ad to unlock" — just the remote Questions or a device we should add? Email support@mobilealchemy.co — we add reader-requested models every month. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Universal Remote offers auto-renewable subscriptions for Premium access. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://universalremote.mobilealchemy.co/terms Privacy Policy: https://universalremote.mobilealchemy.co/privacy

Screenshots

Universal Remote Controller4 screens
Smart Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Remote Controller at 100% against Smart Remote's 50%. Universal Remote Controller also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (71 vs 4). Smart Remote's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Remote Controller sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Smart Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Remote Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote Controller has 71 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Universal Remote Controller's written reviews are positive against 50% of Smart Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote Controller ships an update every 3 months, Smart Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Universal Remote Controller versus Smart Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Remote ControllerSmart Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (71 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings71 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPP MATIC YAZILIM TICARET ANONIM SIRKETIMOBILE ALCHEMY LTD

Customer experience

Universal Remote Controller

All ratings71 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral7.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Smart Remote

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal Remote Controller

Subscriptions4
  • Remote PRO Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Remote Control Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Remote PRO Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Remote PRO Annual$39.991 Year
4 purchases

Smart Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Universal Remote Controller free?
Universal Remote Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Remote free?
Smart Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote Controller or Smart Remote?
Universal Remote Controller is rated higher. Universal Remote Controller averages 4.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Smart Remote averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Universal Remote Controller or Smart Remote have ads?
Neither Universal Remote Controller nor Smart Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote Controller or Smart Remote?
Universal Remote Controller ships an update every 3 months, and Smart Remote weekly. Most recently, Universal Remote Controller was updated on October 20, 2026 and Smart Remote on October 12, 2026.

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