# Smart Universal Remote vs Worldwide TV

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Universal Remote at none against Worldwide TV's shown. Smart Universal Remote also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Worldwide TV's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Universal Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Worldwide TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Universal Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, Worldwide TV every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Universal Remote | Worldwide TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Size | 65 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIRON APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581268434) | [Max Games Production](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664444231) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-universal-remote-4k/id6756719078)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly PRO Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly PRO Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


### Worldwide TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worldwide-tv-remote-control/id6761470592)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Subcription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $28.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Universal Remote free?

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

### Is Worldwide TV free?

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

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

Worldwide TV shows ads; Smart Universal Remote does not.

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

Smart Universal Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Worldwide TV every 6 weeks. Most recently, Smart Universal Remote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Worldwide TV on November 5, 2026.

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