# Smart Remote+ vs Universal TV Remote

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Remote+ at none against Universal TV Remote's shown. Smart Remote+ also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 1). Universal TV Remote's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Remote+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Universal TV Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Remote+ has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart Remote+ ships an update every 9 days, Universal TV Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote+ | Universal TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-plus/id6752133764/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-tvgo/id6756779477/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bouncing Ball Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310577519) | [Carpe Diem Creations](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838680076) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Remote+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-plus/id6752133764)

Transform your Apple devices into a comprehensive remote for LG smart TVs. Control playback, volume, and navigation directly from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or home screen widgets. Features like Live Activities and Wake-on-LAN offer seamless, instant access to your TV.

**Highlights:** Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration, Full Apple Watch app with directional pad and Digital Crown, Home Screen Widgets for instant control, Wake-on-LAN for powering on TV, Automatic TV discovery and multi-TV support, Customizable remote layouts, Service menu and number pad access

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Remote+ Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Universal TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-tvgo/id6756779477)

Transform your phone into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Easily control playback, navigate menus, and launch apps wirelessly. Cast your own media to the big screen and browse TV listings without missing a beat.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV compatibility, Cast videos and photos, TV guide with listings, Smart keyboard for search, Full media playback controls, Quick app launching, Manage multiple TVs

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Remote+ free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote is rated higher. Smart Remote+ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Universal TV Remote averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

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

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

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

Smart Remote+ ships an update every 9 days, and Universal TV Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart Remote+ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Universal TV Remote on November 5, 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.*