# TV Remote. Universal Control. vs Smart Remote Control

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Remote Control at 5.0 against TV Remote. Universal Control.'s 4.6. TV Remote. Universal Control.'s advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote. Universal Control. sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Smart Remote Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote. Universal Control. has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, Smart Remote Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote. Universal Control. | Smart Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6747133665/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-sremote/id6751255411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seven Camps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524695943) | [Cavexo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834304086) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote. Universal Control.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6747133665)

Instantly control your smart TV from your phone. This universal remote app supports major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG, offering features like power, volume, channel control, and keyboard input for seamless navigation and app launching.

**Highlights:** Universal brand support, Power, volume, and channel control, Touchpad navigation, Keyboard for typing and search, App launcher, Voice input support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| TV Remote weekly premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |


### Smart Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-sremote/id6751255411)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful and intuitive smart TV controller. Navigate menus with ease, launch apps instantly, and manage multiple TVs from a single interface. Enjoy a seamless control experience with a clean, accessible design.

**Highlights:** Eyes-free touchpad navigation, Instant app launcher, Multiple TV support, Essential controls (volume, channel, mute), Adaptive UI themes, Automatic TV detection

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Access | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote. Universal Control. free?

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

### Is Smart Remote Control free?

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

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

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

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

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

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

TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, and Smart Remote Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote. Universal Control. was updated on November 8, 2026 and Smart Remote Control on October 30, 2026.

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