# Universal TV Remote・TV Control vs Smart Remote Controller TV

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Remote Controller TV at 5.0 against Universal TV Remote・TV Control's 4.5. Universal TV Remote・TV Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (36 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote・TV Control sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote・TV Control has 36 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal TV Remote・TV Control ships an update every 10 days, Smart Remote Controller TV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote・TV Control | Smart Remote Controller TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remotetv-control/id6755102371/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-controller-tv/id6759699433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 3 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UXGROUP L.L.C-FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779062658) | [Cuong Kieu Van](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816110113) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote・TV Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remotetv-control/id6755102371)

Control any smart TV instantly using your iPhone or iPad over WiFi. This app replaces lost remotes with fast, smooth, and reliable functionality for volume, channels, playback, and menus. It connects seamlessly without codes or extra hardware, supporting multiple TVs.

**Highlights:** Control any smart TV over WiFi, Replaces lost or broken remotes, Adjust volume, change channels, mute audio, Control media playback and menus, Connects instantly without codes, Supports multiple smart TVs, Fast and stable WiFi connection

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Upgrade to PRO | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $42.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro Membership | $42.00 | 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 TV Remote・TV Control free?

Universal TV Remote・TV Control 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 TV Remote・TV Control or Smart Remote Controller TV?

Smart Remote Controller TV is rated higher. Universal TV Remote・TV Control averages 4.5 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Smart Remote Controller TV averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

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

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

Universal TV Remote・TV Control ships an update every 10 days, and Smart Remote Controller TV fortnightly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote・TV Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and Smart Remote Controller TV on October 25, 2026.

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