# Universal Remote Controller vs Smart TV Remote

Universal Remote Controller and Smart TV Remote both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Universal Remote Controller's written reviews are positive against 33% of Smart TV Remote's. Universal Remote Controller also leads on ratings volume (85 vs 8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Smart TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote Controller sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Smart TV Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Universal Remote Controller against 4.5 for Smart TV Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote Controller has 85 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Universal Remote Controller's written reviews are positive against 33% of Smart TV Remote's.

Universal Remote Controller ships an update every 3 months, Smart TV Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote Controller | Smart TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-controller/id6743434100/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-ac-control/id6776854389/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 65 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APP MATIC YAZILIM TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471839283) | [MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577973502) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-controller/id6743434100)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote PRO Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control Pro (Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote PRO Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Remote PRO Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### Smart TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-ac-control/id6776854389)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote Controller free?

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

### Is Smart TV Remote free?

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

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

Universal Remote Controller is rated higher. Universal Remote Controller averages 4.6 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Smart TV Remote averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

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

Neither Universal Remote Controller nor Smart TV Remote shows ads.

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

Universal Remote Controller ships an update every 3 months, and Smart TV Remote weekly. Most recently, Universal Remote Controller was updated on October 30, 2026 and Smart TV Remote on October 31, 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.*