# Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ vs Universal TV Remote Control․

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal TV Remote Control․ at free with in-app purchases against Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ's subscription. Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control․ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 69 respectively.

Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ ships an update fortnightly, Universal TV Remote Control․ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ | Universal TV Remote Control․ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-smart-tv/id6743735344/reviews)** | [4.4 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6747715013/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **69** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 140 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [rik fol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804259185) | [Raisa Apps Sp. z o. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797430482) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-smart-tv/id6743735344)

Transform your smartphone into a comprehensive TV remote. Effortlessly switch channels, adjust volume, launch apps, and mirror your screen. Connect wirelessly for instant control over your smart TV.

**Highlights:** Virtual remote control, Screen mirroring, Photo and video casting, Support for multiple TVs, Auto-reconnect, App launching

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote Control (weekly std) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control (weekly trial) | $3.99 | per 7 days |


### Universal TV Remote Control․

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6747715013)

This application provides a convenient way to control your smart TV and streaming devices. It offers features like touchpad navigation, a built-in keyboard, and customizable shortcut buttons for quick access to your favorite apps. Voice search is also available on supported devices.

**Highlights:** Universal remote for Smart TVs & streaming devices, Smooth touchpad navigation, Built-in keyboard for quick input, Adjustable app shortcut buttons, Two customizable layouts, Voice search support

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly TV Remote Control Pro 2 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly TV Remote Control Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Universal TV Remote Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Months TV Remote Pro | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Universal TV Remote Pro 2 | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Universal TV Remote Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Universal TV Remote Pro 3 | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Remote Control for TV | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote Control․ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ or Universal TV Remote Control․?

Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ is rated higher. Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control․ averages 4.4 from 69 ratings.

### Do Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ or Universal TV Remote Control․ have ads?

Neither Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ nor Universal TV Remote Control․ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ or Universal TV Remote Control․?

Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ ships an update fortnightly, and Universal TV Remote Control․ monthly. Most recently, Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control․ on October 25, 2026.

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