# Universal Smart vs Universal TV Remote Control‧

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Smart at 5.0 against Universal TV Remote Control‧'s 1.0. Universal TV Remote Control‧'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Smart sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control‧ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Smart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Universal Smart ships an update every 10 days, Universal TV Remote Control‧ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Smart | Universal TV Remote Control‧ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smarttv-roko-remote/id6753694316/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6783043887/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Umer Javed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826627897) | [DMFINITY TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809014195) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smarttv-roko-remote/id6753694316)

Control your smart TV and streaming devices with your phone. This app automatically connects over Wi-Fi to offer a full remote layout, keyboard for easy typing, and quick launch buttons for popular streaming services.

**Highlights:** Automatic Wi-Fi connection, Full remote control layout, Phone keyboard for typing, One-tap streaming shortcuts, Compatible with major smart TV brands, Control from any room on Wi-Fi

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Roku TV Remote Controller | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote — Pay As You Go | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Smart TV Remote Control | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Universal TV Remote Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


### Universal TV Remote Control‧

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6783043887)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all smart TV brands. Connects in seconds over Wi-Fi, offering full remote functionality, quick app launching, and media casting. Enjoy a seamless, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV compatibility, Fast Wi-Fi connection, Full remote control functions, Instant app launching, Type and swipe navigation, Cast photos and videos, Home screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Smart free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote Control‧ free?

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

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

Universal Smart is rated higher. Universal Smart averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control‧ averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Universal Smart or Universal TV Remote Control‧ have ads?

Both Universal Smart and Universal TV Remote Control‧ show ads.

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

Universal Smart ships an update every 10 days, and Universal TV Remote Control‧ every 4 days. Most recently, Universal Smart was updated on October 14, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control‧ on October 9, 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.*