# TV Remote. Universal Control. vs Smart TV

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote. Universal Control. at 4.5 against Smart TV's 3.8. TV Remote. Universal Control. also leads on ads (none vs shown). Smart TV's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote. Universal Control. holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.

TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, Smart TV every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote. Universal Control. | Smart TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6747133665/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-universal-remote/id6791582388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seven Camps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524695943) | [FAEZA FAIQ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879456201) |

## 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 TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-universal-remote/id6791582388)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for your Smart TV. Control power, volume, channels, and navigation with a sleek, intuitive interface. Effortlessly connect to your TV via Wi-Fi for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Auto-discovery of TVs, Power on/off, Volume and mute control, Channel surfing, Navigation pad and touchpad, Media playback controls

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | 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 TV free?

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

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

TV Remote. Universal Control. is rated higher. TV Remote. Universal Control. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Smart TV averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, and Smart TV every 2 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote. Universal Control. was updated on November 5, 2026 and Smart TV on November 8, 2026.

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