# TV Remote Control AI Universal vs Smart Remote Controller TV

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Remote Controller TV at 5.0 against TV Remote Control AI Universal's 4.3. Smart Remote Controller TV also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). TV Remote Control AI Universal's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control AI Universal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Smart Remote Controller TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Remote Controller TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively.

TV Remote Control AI Universal ships an update every 8 days, Smart Remote Controller TV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control AI Universal | Smart Remote Controller TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-ai-universal/id6746754256/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-controller-tv/id6759699433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 3 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CODINYX LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807307493) | [Cuong Kieu Van](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816110113) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control AI Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-ai-universal/id6746754256)

Transform your phone into a universal smart TV remote. Control channels, volume, and playback with an intuitive interface. Discover personalized movie and music recommendations with an AI assistant.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV remote control, Channel and volume adjustment, Playback controls, AI-powered content recommendations, Cast photos and videos, Intuitive user interface

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart AI Remote Control - Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $39.99 | per year |


### Smart Remote Controller TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-controller-tv/id6759699433)

Control your Smart TV using your phone over WiFi. This app offers a clean interface and responsive controls for everyday TV use, connecting to Smart TVs on the same network for smooth and reliable operation. It supports volume, channel adjustment, power on/off, and touchpad navigation.

**Highlights:** Control Smart TV over WiFi, Volume and channel adjustment, Power on/off (supported models), Touchpad navigation, Quick connection, User-friendly design

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control AI Universal free?

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

### Is Smart Remote Controller TV free?

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

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

Smart Remote Controller TV is rated higher. TV Remote Control AI Universal averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Smart Remote Controller TV averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Smart Remote Controller TV shows ads; TV Remote Control AI Universal does not.

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

TV Remote Control AI Universal ships an update every 8 days, and Smart Remote Controller TV fortnightly. Most recently, TV Remote Control AI Universal was updated on October 30, 2026 and Smart Remote Controller TV on October 25, 2026.

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