Comparison

Remote Control for Smart TV + vs Universal TV Remote Control‧

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Remote Control for Smart TV +

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Our app is a smart and easy-to-use remote control application designed for Smart TVs with Wi-Fi support. It allows you to control your television directly from your iPhone, making it the perfect alternative to your physical remote. With our app, you can change channels, adjust volume, navigate menus, launch apps, and power your TV on and off – all from a clean, intuitive interface. No complicated setup is required — simply connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Ideal when your original remote is lost, broken, or out of reach. Some advanced features — including touchpad navigation, app shortcuts, and an ad-free experience — are available through a premium subscription. Paid subscriptions can be managed and canceled at any time in your account settings. Download our app and take full control of your Smart TV with just your phone. Privacy Policy: https://roomy-hoof-b81.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-20e401cf6fb6803fbf0ad4f1c8bf9aac Terms of Service: https://roomy-hoof-b81.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-20e401cf6fb680c6ac24f6cc7362c282

About

Universal TV Remote Control‧

Features
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The remote that actually connects. Turn your iPhone into a universal remote for every smart TV — Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, Fire TV, Android TV, Vizio, Hisense, Panasonic, Philips, TCL and more. It connects in seconds and never interrupts you with ads. WORKS WITH EVERY TV • Samsung • Roku • LG (webOS and older models) • Sony • Fire TV • Android TV & Google TV • Vizio SmartCast • Hisense • Panasonic • Philips • TCL CONNECTS IN SECONDS Your iPhone and TV just need the same Wi-Fi network. The app finds your TV automatically — no codes to type, no complicated setup. Fast, reliable pairing is the one thing most remote apps get wrong; it is the thing we obsessed over. FULL REMOTE Power, D-pad, OK, back, home, volume, mute, channels, number pad, media keys and input switching — everything your physical remote does, in a beautiful dark design that feels like a real remote. TYPE & SWIPE Searching with a TV remote is painful. Use your iPhone keyboard to type instantly, or glide on the touchpad to navigate menus faster than any D-pad. LAUNCH APPS INSTANTLY Jump straight into Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and the rest of your TV's apps with one tap. CAST TO THE BIG SCREEN Send photos and videos from your iPhone straight to your TV. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Control your TV from the Home Screen without even opening the app. CLEAN & CALM No ad walls between you and your TV. No interruptions mid-press. Just a fast, quiet, beautifully crafted remote. PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium to unlock everything. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. GOOD TO KNOW • Your TV and iPhone must be on the same Wi-Fi network. • Works with smart TVs; IR-only TVs are not supported (iPhone has no IR hardware). • This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roku, Samsung, LG, Amazon, Sony, Philips, Vizio, Panasonic, Google, TCL, Hisense or any other TV brand. All brand names are used solely to describe compatibility. Privacy Policy: https://dmfinity.com/remote-control/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://dmfinity.com/remote-control/terms-of-use Support: https://dmfinity.com/contact-us/

Screenshots

Remote Control for Smart TV +4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control‧4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Control for Smart TV + at none against Universal TV Remote Control‧'s shown. Universal TV Remote Control‧'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote Control for Smart TV + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control‧ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control for Smart TV + ships an update every 6 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control‧ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Remote Control for Smart TV + versus Universal TV Remote Control‧: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for Smart TV +Universal TV Remote Control‧
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPamela FieldsDMFINITY TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote Control for Smart TV +

Subscriptions2
  • Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium$3.997 Days
3 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control‧

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$3.497 Days
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote Control for Smart TV + free?
Remote Control for Smart TV + 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.
Do Remote Control for Smart TV + or Universal TV Remote Control‧ have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control‧ shows ads; Remote Control for Smart TV + does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Smart TV + or Universal TV Remote Control‧?
Remote Control for Smart TV + ships an update every 6 weeks, and Universal TV Remote Control‧ every 3 days. Most recently, Remote Control for Smart TV + was updated on September 13, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control‧ on September 23, 2026.

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