# Universal Remote Control・TV vs Smart Remote Controller TV

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Remote Controller TV at 5.0 against Universal Remote Control・TV's 4.3. Smart Remote Controller TV also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Universal Remote Control・TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (10 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote Control・TV sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Smart Remote Controller TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Remote Controller TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively.

Universal Remote Control・TV ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Remote Controller TV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote Control・TV | Smart Remote Controller TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-controltv/id6751764227/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-controller-tv/id6759699433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zentera Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836701344) | [Cuong Kieu Van](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816110113) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote Control・TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-controltv/id6751764227)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal remote for your Smart TV. Easily control various TV brands, navigate menus with a touchpad, and input text with a smart keyboard, all without a physical remote.

**Highlights:** Universal Smart TV control, Wi-Fi network connection, Touchpad navigation, Smart keyboard input, Quick app launching, Simple user interface

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


### Smart Remote Controller TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-controller-tv/id6759699433)

Control your Smart TV using your phone over WiFi. This app offers a clean interface and responsive controls for everyday TV use, connecting to Smart TVs on the same network for smooth and reliable operation. It supports volume, channel adjustment, power on/off, and touchpad navigation.

**Highlights:** Control Smart TV over WiFi, Volume and channel adjustment, Power on/off (supported models), Touchpad navigation, Quick connection, User-friendly design

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote Control・TV free?

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

### Is Smart Remote Controller TV free?

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

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

Smart Remote Controller TV is rated higher. Universal Remote Control・TV averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Smart Remote Controller TV averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote Control・TV or Smart Remote Controller TV have ads?

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

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

Universal Remote Control・TV ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smart Remote Controller TV fortnightly. Most recently, Universal Remote Control・TV was updated on October 28, 2026 and Smart Remote Controller TV on October 25, 2026.

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