# Smart Remote Control vs TV Remote & Universal Control+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Remote Control at 100% against TV Remote & Universal Control+'s 40%. Smart Remote Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). TV Remote & Universal Control+'s advantage is ratings volume (733 vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Remote Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

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 733 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Smart Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 40% of TV Remote & Universal Control+'s.

Smart Remote Control ships an update every 6 weeks, TV Remote & Universal Control+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote Control | TV Remote & Universal Control+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-sremote/id6751255411/reviews)** | [4.6 (733 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-and-universal-control-plus/id6754624090/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **733** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cavexo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834304086) | [MAXLABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249757953) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### 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 Control free?

Smart Remote Control 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 Control or TV Remote & Universal Control+?

Smart Remote Control is rated higher. Smart Remote Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TV Remote & Universal Control+ averages 4.6 from 733 ratings.

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

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

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

Smart Remote Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and TV Remote & Universal Control+ every 9 days. Most recently, Smart Remote Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote & Universal Control+ on October 30, 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.*