# Smart Remote+ vs Universal TV Remote TelePad

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote TelePad at 5.0 against Smart Remote+'s 4.1. Smart Remote+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). 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 TelePad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote TelePad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Remote+ has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart Remote+ ships an update every 9 days, Universal TV Remote TelePad every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote+ | Universal TV Remote TelePad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-plus/id6752133764/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-telepad/id6770343859/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bouncing Ball Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310577519) | [Henan Yimai Computer Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895129860) |

## 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 TelePad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-telepad/id6770343859)

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control your TV over WiFi, navigate with a touchpad, and cast local media to the big screen. Works with major brands and offers seamless connection and app launching.

**Highlights:** Universal Smart TV remote control, WiFi connectivity, Touchpad navigation, TV app launcher, Local media casting, Essential remote buttons

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TelePad Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Remote+ free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote TelePad free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote TelePad is rated higher. Smart Remote+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Universal TV Remote TelePad averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

Smart Remote+ ships an update every 9 days, and Universal TV Remote TelePad every 5 days. Most recently, Smart Remote+ was updated on October 30, 2026 and Universal TV Remote TelePad on October 28, 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.*