# Smart Remote+ vs TV Remote · Universal Cast

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote · Universal Cast at 5.0 against Smart Remote+'s 3.9. Smart Remote+'s advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

TV Remote · Universal Cast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.

Smart Remote+ ships an update every 9 days, TV Remote · Universal Cast every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote+ | TV Remote · Universal Cast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-plus/id6752133764/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-cast/id6761379839/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bouncing Ball Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310577519) | [AI Generated Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889237850) |

## 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 |


### TV Remote · Universal Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-cast/id6761379839)

Control your smart TV with your iPhone. This app offers a touchpad, keyboard, app launcher, and casting features over WiFi. It supports a wide range of TV brands and models from 2014 onwards.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Touchpad navigation, Real keyboard input, App launcher, Photo and video casting, Home screen widget, Apple Watch companion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Plus Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Plus Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Plus Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Plus Monthly | $34.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Plus Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Plus Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Remote+ free?

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

### Is TV Remote · Universal Cast free?

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

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

TV Remote · Universal Cast is rated higher. Smart Remote+ averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while TV Remote · Universal Cast averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Smart Remote+ nor TV Remote · Universal Cast shows ads.

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

Smart Remote+ ships an update every 9 days, and TV Remote · Universal Cast every 6 weeks. Most recently, Smart Remote+ was updated on October 10, 2026 and TV Remote · Universal Cast on October 7, 2026.

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