Comparison

Smart Remote Control vs TV Remote Universal Control ™

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

Head to head
About

Smart Remote Control

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
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The smart remote your home deserves. Tired of searching for the physical remote, dealing with unresponsive buttons, or navigating slow menus? Transform your iPhone into a fast, powerful, and intuitive Smart TV controller with SRemote — designed to give you seamless control no physical remote can match. MAIN FEATURES • Eyes-Free Touchpad – Navigate menus and apps with natural swipes while keeping your eyes on the screen. • Instant App Launcher – Open your favorite streaming apps with a single tap. • Multiple TV Support – Save and switch between all the TVs in your home in seconds. • Essential Controls – Volume, channels, mute, navigation… everything right at your fingertips. • Adaptive UI Themes (NEW) – Choose a visual style that fits your mood and your home. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE A clean, modern, accessible interface that anyone in the house can use—kids, adults, and grandparents. Large buttons, intuitive gestures, and zero learning curve. COMPATIBILITY Our mission is simple: one remote for every Smart TV. Current support: • Samsung – Fully supported (Smart TV models 2015+) • Roku – Fully supported (NEW in version 1.1) • Sony – In active development • LG – Coming soon • Hisense – Planned for future updates • And many more coming… Not seeing your brand? Tell us what you need—we prioritize based on user feedback. THE SREMOTE EXPERIENCE • Instant Setup – Open the app and your TV is detected automatically on the same Wi-Fi network. • Smooth & Stable Control – Improved responsiveness and enhanced communication with all supported TVs. • One Subscription for the Family – Unlock all premium features and share them through Apple’s Family Sharing. SRemote was created at home, for real families who just want a better, faster, simpler way to control their TVs. We hope it becomes just as essential for yours. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER SRemote is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku or any other manufacturer. • Privacy Policy: https://www.cavexo.com/sremote/privacy • Terms of Use: https://www.cavexo.com/sremote/terms

About

TV Remote Universal Control ™

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal smart TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and playback for major brands like LG, Samsung, and Roku. Features include D-pad, touchpad, and keyboard modes for seamless navigation and app launching.

Highlights
  • Universal TV compatibility
  • Full remote control functions
  • D-pad, touchpad, and keyboard modes
  • One-tap app launcher
  • Easy WiFi setup
  • No account or data collection
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into the ultimate smart TV remote! TV Remote - Universal Control works with LG, Samsung, Roku, and other TV — all from one beautiful, easy-to-use app. WORKS WITH YOUR TV • LG WebOS TVs (2016 and newer) • Samsung Smart TVs (Tizen OS) • Roku TVs & Streaming Devices • Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips & more COMPLETE REMOTE REPLACEMENT Lost your remote? No problem! This app gives you full control: • Power on/off your TV • Adjust volume and mute • Navigate menus with D-Pad • Change channels • Control playback (play, pause, rewind, fast forward) • Access TV settings THREE CONTROL MODES 1. D-Pad Mode - Classic directional navigation 2. Touch Pad Mode - Swipe to move cursor 3. Keyboard Mode - Type to search Netflix, YouTube & more INSTANT APP LAUNCHER Launch your favorite streaming apps with one tap: • Netflix • YouTube • Amazon Prime Video • Disney+ • HBO Max • Hulu • Spotify • And many more! EASY SETUP 1. Connect your phone to the same WiFi as your TV 2. Open the app and tap "Scan for TVs" 3. Select your TV from the list 4. Accept the pairing prompt on your TV 5. Start controlling! WHY CHOOSE OUR APP? • Universal Compatibility - One app for all major TV brands • No Hardware Required - Uses your home WiFi network • Beautiful Design - Modern, intuitive interface • Fast & Responsive - Real-time control with no lag • Free to Use - All essential features included • Regular Updates - New features and TV support added PRIVACY FIRST • No account required • No personal data collected • Works entirely on your local network • No ads in remote control view PRO TIPS • Keep your phone on the same WiFi network as your TV • For best performance, use 5GHz WiFi when available • Pin the app to your dock for quick access • Works great on iPad too! TROUBLESHOOTING Can't find your TV? Try these steps: 1. Make sure your TV is turned on 2. Check that both devices are on the same WiFi 3. Restart the app and scan again 4. Try entering your TV's IP address manually NEED HELP? We're here for you! Contact us at contact@globalapexflow.com Download now and say goodbye to hunting for the remote!

Screenshots

Smart Remote Control4 screens
TV Remote Universal Control ™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Remote Control at none against TV Remote Universal Control ™'s shown. Smart Remote Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). TV Remote Universal Control ™'s advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 1) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Smart Remote Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Universal Control ™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 26 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Remote Control ships an update every 6 weeks, TV Remote Universal Control ™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Smart Remote Control versus TV Remote Universal Control ™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Remote ControlTV Remote Universal Control ™
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings126 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.115 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCavexo LLCApexFlow

Customer experience

Smart Remote Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TV Remote Universal Control ™

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Smart Remote Control

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Access$19.991 Year
1 purchases

TV Remote Universal Control ™

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99

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 26 ratings.
Do Smart Remote Control or TV Remote Universal Control ™ have ads?
TV Remote Universal Control ™ shows ads; Smart Remote Control does not.
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 2 months. Most recently, Smart Remote Control was updated on October 7, 2026 and TV Remote Universal Control ™ on October 2, 2026.

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