# SmartRemote vs Universal Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartRemote at 68% against Universal Remote's 0%. SmartRemote also leads on ratings volume (117 vs 2). Universal Remote's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartRemote has 117 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of SmartRemote's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRemote | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote/id6746305145/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-remote-tv/id6746471695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **67.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 18 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [浩轩 阮](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815974230) | [LEADVISION MEDIA MANAGEMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749906380) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote/id6746305145)

Turn your smartphone into a universal remote for various home appliances like TVs, ACs, and projectors. Control multiple devices from one app and simplify your smart living experience. Eliminate the need for multiple physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Control TVs, ACs, projectors, fans, lights, All-in-one device management, Replaces physical remotes, Easy smart living integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-remote-tv/id6746471695)

Control various household appliances like TVs and air conditioners with a single tap. Organize devices by scenario for efficient management. This app consolidates all your remote controls into one convenient solution.

**Highlights:** One-tap appliance control, All-inclusive universal remote, Scene-based management, Control AC and TV, Consolidates all remotes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartRemote free?

SmartRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal Remote free?

Universal Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Universal Remote is rated higher. SmartRemote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SmartRemote or Universal Remote have ads?

Neither SmartRemote nor Universal Remote shows ads.

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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.*