Comparison

Smart Remote vs TV Remote Control, Universal

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

Head to head
About

Smart Remote

Control your Android TV, Google TV, and other smart TVs with your phone. Features voice commands, a smart keyboard, and app launching for a seamless entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Android TV & Google TV compatibility
  • Voice commands for search and control
  • Smart keyboard for easy text input
  • One-tap app launching
  • Instant Wi-Fi auto-discovery
  • D-pad navigation
Features
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Upgrade your home entertainment experience with Smart Remote, the ultimate control center designed for your Android TV and Google TV devices. Ditch the clutter of plastic remotes. Smart Remote automatically discovers and connects to your TVs over Wi-Fi, giving you instant, responsive control in a sleek, modern interface. KEY FEATURES: DESIGNED FOR ANDROID TV Works flawlessly with all major Android TV & Google TV devices including: • Sony, Philips, TCL, Hisense • Nvidia Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, Mi Box • And many more! WIDE COMPATIBILITY  Basic support for other major TV brands is also available: • Samsung Tizen TVs (2016+) • LG WebOS TVs VOICE CONTROL  Say it to play it. Use your phone's microphone to send voice commands directly to your TV. Perfect for searching movies, changing channels, or launching apps without typing. SMART KEYBOARD  Hate typing on a TV screen? Use your phone's full keyboard to search, enter passwords, and browse the web on your TV with ease. D-PAD NAVIGATION  Navigate with the responsive D-Pad to click precisely through menus and select content effortlessly. APP LAUNCHER  Jump straight to your favorite apps. Launch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, and more with a single tap directly from the remote. INSTANT AUTO-DISCOVERY  No complex setup codes. Smart Remote scans your local Wi-Fi network and finds your compatible TVs in seconds. Just tap to connect. WHY SMART REMOTE?  • Premium Design: A beautiful, dark-mode-first interface that looks great on your phone. • Haptic Feedback: Feel every button press for a tactile experience. • Privacy Focused: Your voice and usage data stay on your local network. Download Smart Remote today! Support: smartremotemobileapp@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://remotecontrolfortv.netlify.app/privacypolicy/  Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TV Remote Control, Universal

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control various TV brands, streaming devices, and media players with ease. Navigate, search, and cast content directly from your phone.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control over Wi-Fi
  • Smart TV brand compatibility
  • Fast navigation and keyboard input
  • Voice search support
  • Cast photos, videos, and music
  • Quick setup
Features
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TV Remote Control: Universal turns your iPhone into a powerful smart TV remote. Control your TV instantly when you’ve lost your remote or just want a faster, smarter way to navigate your screen. Whether you’re using a Fire TV, Samsung TV, LG Smart TV, Vizio, Roku, or Android TV, this universal TV remote app lets you manage everything from one place — no extra hardware needed. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: One Universal TV Remote - Control your Smart TV, streaming device, or media player using a single remote control app. Fast & Easy Navigation - Change channels, adjust volume, switch inputs, or open Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, and more with one tap. Smart Search - Type with your phone’s keyboard or use voice search to find movies and shows in seconds. Cast & Share Instantly - Cast photos, videos, and music from your phone directly to your TV — perfect for family nights and parties. Quick One-Minute Setup - Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network and start controlling your TV instantly. No codes. No pairing. SUPPORTED SMART TV BRANDS: • Fire TV • Samsung Smart TV • LG Smart TV • Vizio • Roku • Android TV • TCL • Sony • Hisense • Philips Works with most modern Smart TVs and streaming devices over Wi-Fi. KEY FEATURES: • Universal TV remote control over Wi-Fi • Automatically detects Smart TVs on the same network • Large touchpad for smooth navigation • Launch streaming apps directly • Fast keyboard input for search • Voice search support • Clean, easy-to-use interface PREMIUM FEATURES: Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features. Subscription Details: • Weekly subscription: $6.99 • Payment charged to iTunes Account at confirmation • Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in Account Settings DISCLAIMER: TV Remote Control: Universal is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, LG, Roku, Amazon, Google, or any other TV brands listed.

Screenshots

Smart Remote4 screens
TV Remote Control, Universal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Control, Universal at none against Smart Remote's shown. TV Remote Control, Universal also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). Smart Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Smart Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Control, Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Smart Remote against 5.0 for TV Remote Control, Universal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Remote ships an update every 4 months, TV Remote Control, Universal every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart Remote versus TV Remote Control, Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart RemoteTV Remote Control, Universal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCijay LLCMuzzammil Hameed

Customer experience

Smart Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TV Remote Control, Universal

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Smart Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro14 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Access$49.99
4 purchases

TV Remote Control, Universal

Subscriptions4
  • TV Remote Offer$3.997 Days
  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • TV Remote Yearly Offer$44.991 Year
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  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart Remote free?
Smart Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote Control, Universal free?
TV Remote Control, Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Remote or TV Remote Control, Universal?
Smart Remote and TV Remote Control, Universal are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Smart Remote or TV Remote Control, Universal have ads?
Smart Remote shows ads; TV Remote Control, Universal does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Remote or TV Remote Control, Universal?
Smart Remote ships an update every 4 months, and TV Remote Control, Universal every 10 days. Most recently, Smart Remote was updated on October 28, 2026 and TV Remote Control, Universal on October 24, 2026.

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