# TV Remote Control Universal ‧ vs Smart Remote Control

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Control Universal ‧ at none against Smart Remote Control's shown. TV Remote Control Universal ‧ also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Smart Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control Universal ‧ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Smart Remote Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TV Remote Control Universal ‧ against 4.9 for Smart Remote Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively.

TV Remote Control Universal ‧ ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Remote Control every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control Universal ‧ | Smart Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6757922527/reviews)** | [4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-smart-tv/id6761365620/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gummy Bear Apps & Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809415528) | [Phi Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447036404) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control Universal ‧

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6757922527)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily connect and control various smart TV platforms with intuitive navigation, a built-in keyboard, and touchpad for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Control TV from phone, Built-in keyboard and touchpad, Quick and easy setup, Supports Roku TV, Fire TV, LG, Mi, Android TV, Navigate apps and menus, Adjust volume and playback

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tv Remote for All Smart TV Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### Smart Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-smart-tv/id6761365620)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for any Smart TV. This app offers auto-discovery, full remote control, keyboard input, and brand-specific features. Upgrade to premium for touchpad mode, app launching, and custom layouts.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Auto-discovery of Smart TVs, Keyboard input for search, iOS Widget support, Wake-on-LAN functionality, Touchpad mode (premium), App launcher (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual - Special Offer | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual - Special Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual Promo | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control Universal ‧ free?

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

### Is Smart Remote Control free?

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

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

TV Remote Control Universal ‧ is rated higher. TV Remote Control Universal ‧ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Smart Remote Control averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.

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

Smart Remote Control shows ads; TV Remote Control Universal ‧ does not.

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

TV Remote Control Universal ‧ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart Remote Control every 3 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control Universal ‧ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smart Remote Control on October 24, 2026.

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