# TV Remote | Smart TV Control vs TV Remote：Universal Control

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote：Universal Control at 5.0 against TV Remote | Smart TV Control's 4.7. TV Remote | Smart TV Control's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote | Smart TV Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and TV Remote：Universal Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote：Universal Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote | Smart TV Control has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote | Smart TV Control ships an update every 2 days, TV Remote：Universal Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Smart TV Control | TV Remote：Universal Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-tv-control/id6759070101/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remoteuniversal-control/id6762252310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 43 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DivMulTech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170821017) | [Octopus Internet Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757534659) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote | Smart TV Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-tv-control/id6759070101)

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Easily discover and connect to various TV brands, control navigation, launch apps, and cast media from a single interface.

**Highlights:** Fast TV discovery, Complete remote controls, Touchpad and keyboard input, App and input access, Photo and video casting, Supports multiple TV brands

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote：Universal Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remoteuniversal-control/id6762252310)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Easily control playback, navigate menus with a touchpad, and access all original remote functions. Upgrade for app control and screen mirroring.

**Highlights:** Universal brand support, Easy Wi-Fi setup, Responsive touchpad navigation, Full playback controls, App control and screen mirroring (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote | Smart TV Control free?

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

### Is TV Remote：Universal Control free?

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

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

TV Remote：Universal Control is rated higher. TV Remote | Smart TV Control averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while TV Remote：Universal Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither TV Remote | Smart TV Control nor TV Remote：Universal Control shows ads.

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

TV Remote | Smart TV Control ships an update every 2 days, and TV Remote：Universal Control weekly. Most recently, TV Remote | Smart TV Control was updated on November 5, 2026 and TV Remote：Universal Control on October 31, 2026.

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