# Smart Remote vs TV Remote & Universal Control+

Smart Remote and TV Remote & Universal Control+ both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Smart Remote's written reviews are positive against 40% of TV Remote & Universal Control+'s. TV Remote & Universal Control+'s advantage is ratings volume (736 vs 100) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and TV Remote & Universal Control+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Smart Remote against 4.6 for TV Remote & Universal Control+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote & Universal Control+ has 736 ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Smart Remote's written reviews are positive against 40% of TV Remote & Universal Control+'s.

Smart Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Remote & Universal Control+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote | TV Remote & Universal Control+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-tv-control/id6748286395/reviews) | **[4.6 (736 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-and-universal-control-plus/id6754624090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 100 | **736** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 378 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppCrafters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824995256) | [MAXLABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249757953) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-tv-control/id6748286395)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for Samsung and LG Smart TVs. Effortlessly change channels, adjust volume, and launch apps directly from your device. Enjoy a seamless and intuitive control experience for your home entertainment.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control for Samsung/LG Smart TVs, Unlimited TV connections (Premium), Full access to all TV apps, Intuitive and customizable interface, Power on/off, channel, volume control

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Control Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Control Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### TV Remote & Universal Control+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-and-universal-control-plus/id6754624090)

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote. Effortlessly control channels, volume, and apps on compatible smart TVs. Stream media from your phone directly to your TV screen with an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** All-in-one smart TV remote, Easy WiFi connection, Channel and volume control, Touchpad and keyboard navigation, Media casting from phone to TV, App control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Remote free?

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

### Is TV Remote & Universal Control+ free?

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

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

TV Remote & Universal Control+ is rated higher. Smart Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while TV Remote & Universal Control+ averages 4.6 from 736 ratings.

### Do Smart Remote or TV Remote & Universal Control+ have ads?

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

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

Smart Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote & Universal Control+ every 9 days. Most recently, Smart Remote was updated on November 8, 2026 and TV Remote & Universal Control+ on November 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*