Comparison

Universal TV Remote :Control vs Smart Remote Controller TV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Universal TV Remote :Control

Transform your phone into a comprehensive smart TV remote and casting device. Easily control your television, type with a keyboard, use voice search, and stream media directly to the big screen.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Touchpad and D-pad navigation
  • Fast keyboard input
  • Voice search functionality
  • Screen mirroring and casting
  • Direct app launcher
Features
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Universal TV Remote: Control is a smart remote and casting app for iPhone and iPad users who want to manage their Smart TV from one place — without hunting for a physical remote or switching between multiple apps. BEFORE THIS APP * You search the couch cushions for the remote every time you sit down * Typing on the TV with directional buttons takes forever * Your phone and your TV work separately, not together WITH UNIVERSAL TV REMOTE: CONTROL * Your phone becomes a full Smart TV remote in seconds * A swipe on the touchpad or a few taps on the keyboard gets you anywhere faster * Cast photos, videos and music directly to the big screen without cables HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app and let it find your Smart TV on the same Wi-Fi network 2. Tap to connect — no manual setup or IP address required 3. Use the touchpad, keyboard or voice search to navigate your TV 4. Cast content from your phone to the screen whenever you need it WHAT'S INSIDE Smart TV Remote — full button layout, touchpad and D-pad for complete TV control Auto-Detection — the app finds compatible devices on your Wi-Fi network automatically Fast Keyboard Input — type search queries and passwords without clicking letter by letter Voice Search — speak to find shows, apps and channels hands-free Screen Mirroring and Cast — share your phone screen or stream media to your Smart TV over Wi-Fi App Launcher — jump to Netflix, YouTube and other streaming services directly from the remote Wide Compatibility — works with popular Smart TV brands including Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Philips and more SUBSCRIPTION & ACCESS Important: Subscription required; no free content. Payment upon subscription confirmation. Universal TV Remote: Control offers an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks full access to all remote control features, casting tools and content in the app, including: * Full Smart TV remote with touchpad and keyboard * Screen mirroring and cast to TV over Wi-Fi * Voice search and direct app launcher You can start with a free trial period. After the trial ends, your subscription will begin and renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon subscription confirmation. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. DISCLAIMER This is an independent app, compatible with the mentioned TV brands and platforms, but not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Philips or any of their partners. All brand names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Please note: There are no free features available; a subscription is required to access all content and tools.To access all features and content, a subscription is required as the app does not offer any free content. - At the time of purchase confirmation, payments will be charged to your iTunes Account. - Subscriptions will auto-renew unless auto-renewal is disabled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage subscriptions and disable auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. - If a free trial period is not fully used and a premium subscription is purchased, the remaining trial period will be forfeited. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: - Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/165xBcWAIwKUPsncYAZW6HU9AKcQX7ZxaM58BY7K6ryY/edit?usp=sharing - Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DASobGv4wmn9gTN87xa26huGg2NVgTveszitypDPuz8/edit?usp=sharing

About

Smart Remote Controller TV

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
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Smart Remote Controller TV is a powerful and easy-to-use app that lets you control your Smart TV directly from your phone over WiFi — and watch live TV channels through IPTV right on your device. SMART TV REMOTE CONTROL • Control your Smart TV over WiFi • Volume and channel adjustment • Power on / off (supported models) • Touchpad navigation for easy browsing • Quick connection to TV on the same network • Smooth, responsive control experience • Simple and clean interface Supported brands: LG webOS, Samsung, Sony, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and more. IPTV — LIVE TV STREAMING • Load any M3U/M3U8 playlist URL to browse live TV channels • Choose from built-in free playlists by category (News, Sports, Movies, Music, Kids, Entertainment, Documentary) or by country (Vietnam, USA, UK, Korea, Japan, and 30+ more) • Watch live channels directly on your phone • Cast live TV channels to your connected Smart TV via DLNA or ADB • Search and filter channels by name or group • Save favorite channels for quick access • Recent channels history Note: IPTV playlists are provided by the open-source iptv-org community project. Channel availability depends on the playlist source and is not guaranteed. This app does not host or own any streaming content. EASY SETUP 1. Connect your phone and Smart TV to the same WiFi network 2. Select your TV from the device list 3. Start controlling your TV — or browse IPTV channels No complicated setup required. IMPORTANT NOTES • WiFi connection required (IR/infrared is not supported) • Your phone and TV must be on the same network for remote control • IPTV feature: free users can watch up to 3 channels; unlimited access available with Premium subscription • IPTV content is sourced from user-provided or public M3U playlists WHY CHOOSE SMART REMOTE CONTROLLER TV? • All-in-one: TV remote + IPTV player in one app • Fast WiFi connection with stable performance • User-friendly design for all ages • Compatible with most Smart TVs • Premium subscription for unlimited IPTV + ad-free experience Download Smart Remote Controller TV and enjoy a smarter way to manage your TV and watch live channels — all from your phone. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote :Control4 screens
Smart Remote Controller TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Smart Remote Controller TV at free with in-app purchases against Universal TV Remote :Control's subscription. Smart Remote Controller TV also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Universal TV Remote :Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote :Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Remote Controller TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote :Control ships an update every 4 months, Smart Remote Controller TV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Universal TV Remote :Control versus Smart Remote Controller TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote :ControlSmart Remote Controller TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeveryn PlyskaCuong Kieu Van

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Universal TV Remote :Control

Subscriptions2
  • Royal Universal Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Expert Universal Yearly$35.991 Year
2 purchases

Smart Remote Controller TV

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote :Control free?
Universal TV Remote :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 :Control or Smart Remote Controller TV?
Smart Remote Controller TV is rated higher. Universal TV Remote :Control averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Smart Remote Controller TV averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote :Control or Smart Remote Controller TV have ads?
Smart Remote Controller TV shows ads; Universal TV Remote :Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote :Control or Smart Remote Controller TV?
Universal TV Remote :Control ships an update every 4 months, and Smart Remote Controller TV fortnightly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote :Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and Smart Remote Controller TV on October 31, 2026.

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