# TV Remote | Control Universal vs Smart TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote | Control Universal at 4.2 against Smart TV Remote's 3.0. TV Remote | Control Universal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (25 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote | Control Universal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Smart TV Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote | Control Universal holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote | Control Universal has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote | Control Universal ships an update every 11 days, Smart TV Remote every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Control Universal | Smart TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6758735578/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-universal/id6806555548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sofiia Mertsalova](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771764337) | [Florea Media SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465702621) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote | Control Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6758735578)

Control any smart TV using your smartphone over Wi-Fi. Easily navigate menus, cast media, and type searches with a convenient interface. Works with all major smart TV platforms without extra hardware.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Touchpad and keyboard input, Cast photos and videos, Automatic TV detection, Control multiple TV brands

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $29.99 | per year |


### Smart TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-universal/id6806555548)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Easily control power, volume, channels, and access apps with a touchpad and keyboard. Connects automatically over Wi-Fi for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Touchpad and keyboard input, App launching, Save multiple TVs, Power on from standby

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | 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 TV Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote | Control Universal is rated higher. TV Remote | Control Universal averages 4.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Smart TV Remote averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote | Control Universal ships an update every 11 days, and Smart TV Remote every 6 days. Most recently, TV Remote | Control Universal was updated on October 31, 2026 and Smart TV Remote on November 1, 2026.

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