# Remote Control for Smart TV + vs TV Remote · Universal Cast

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote · Universal Cast at every 5 days against Remote Control for Smart TV +'s every 6 weeks. TV Remote · Universal Cast also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Remote Control for Smart TV +'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control for Smart TV + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TV Remote · Universal Cast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote Control for Smart TV + holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote · Universal Cast has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Remote Control for Smart TV + ships an update every 6 weeks, TV Remote · Universal Cast every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for Smart TV + | TV Remote · Universal Cast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-smart-tv-plus/id6746928159/reviews)** | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-cast/id6761379839/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pamela Fields](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818990515) | [AI Generated Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889237850) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Control for Smart TV +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-smart-tv-plus/id6746928159)

Control your Smart TV directly from your iPhone with this intuitive remote app. Easily change channels, adjust volume, navigate menus, and launch apps over Wi-Fi. It's a convenient replacement for a lost or broken physical remote.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi Smart TV control, Channel and volume adjustment, Menu navigation, App launching, Power on/off TV, Touchpad navigation (premium)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |


### TV Remote · Universal Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-cast/id6761379839)

Control your smart TV with your iPhone. This app offers a touchpad, keyboard, app launcher, and casting features over WiFi. It supports a wide range of TV brands and models from 2014 onwards.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Touchpad navigation, Real keyboard input, App launcher, Photo and video casting, Home screen widget, Apple Watch companion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Plus Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Plus Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Plus Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Plus Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Plus Yearly Saver | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Plus Monthly | $34.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Plus Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Plus Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Plus Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is TV Remote · Universal Cast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote Control for Smart TV + or TV Remote · Universal Cast?

Remote Control for Smart TV + is rated higher. Remote Control for Smart TV + averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TV Remote · Universal Cast averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do Remote Control for Smart TV + or TV Remote · Universal Cast have ads?

Neither Remote Control for Smart TV + nor TV Remote · Universal Cast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Smart TV + or TV Remote · Universal Cast?

Remote Control for Smart TV + ships an update every 6 weeks, and TV Remote · Universal Cast every 5 days. Most recently, Remote Control for Smart TV + was updated on October 28, 2026 and TV Remote · Universal Cast on October 28, 2026.

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