Comparison

Smart Remote Controller TV vs Universal TV Remote

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

Head to head
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/

About

Universal TV Remote

Transform your phone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Control multiple devices over Wi-Fi, cast your screen, and use your phone's keyboard for easy input. Never search for a physical remote again.

Highlights
  • Universal smart TV compatibility
  • Wi-Fi control, no hardware needed
  • Screen mirroring and casting
  • Full keyboard input for easy typing
  • Brand-authentic remote layouts
  • Auto-discovery of TVs on network
Features
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Your phone is now the last TV remote you'll ever need. Control every Smart TV in your home over Wi-Fi—no hardware, no pairing codes, no batteries. Cast your phone's screen, browse compatible apps, and never hunt for the remote again. Lost your remote? Broken buttons? Kids hid it? Open Universal TV Remote, tap Connect, and you're in control in under 10 seconds—with a beautifully designed on-screen remote that works exactly like the one you lost. KEY FEATURES - Universal compatibility — one app controls Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, Android TV, Apple TV, Fire TV, and DLNA-compatible models - Three control modes — classic D-Pad, frictionless Touchpad, and full Numpad for channel entry - Brand-authentic layouts — Sony and LG owners get a remote that mirrors the physical one, button-for-button - Cast & Screen Mirror — send local photos, videos, and your phone's screen to any compatible TV - Full keyboard input — type Wi-Fi passwords, search queries, and logins with your phone's keyboard instead of hunt-and-peck - Volume, Mute, Channel, Power, Input switching, Picture + Sound modes (LG webOS) - Auto-discovery — we scan your network and find every Smart TV in 3 seconds - Wake-on-LAN — turn on your TV from sleep without a hardware remote - Sleep timer — auto-power-off so the TV doesn't watch you - Siri Shortcuts — "Hey Siri, mute the TV" - Haptic feedback on every button — feels like a real remote - Dark mode, Dynamic Type, 10-language support, iPhone + iPad native COMPATIBLE WITH - Samsung (Tizen, 2016+) · LG (webOS 3.0+) · Sony Bravia (Android TV + older REST) · Roku (all models with ECP) · Vizio (SmartCast) · TCL · Hisense · Panasonic · Sharp · Philips · Toshiba · Insignia · Element · Apple TV (4th gen+) · Fire TV · Chromecast with Google TV · Android TV · Google TV · any DLNA/UPnP media renderer HOW IT WORKS - Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi as your TV - Open the app—your TV appears automatically - Tap Connect. You're in control. WHY USERS LOVE US - "Finally, one app that actually works with all my TVs." - "Saved me from buying a replacement remote." - "The Sony layout is a pixel-perfect copy of the original." SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING - $49.99/Yearly and $6.99/Week and $6.99/Week with 3-day free trial - 3-day free trial, then auto-renews weekly at the price shown before purchase - Payment charged to your iTunes account at purchase confirmation - Subscription auto-renews unless canceled ≥24h before the end of the current period - Manage/cancel anytime in your iTunes account Settings Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/universal-tvremote-policy/home Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/universal-tvremote-terms/home

Screenshots

Smart Remote Controller TV4 screens
Universal TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal TV Remote at none against Smart Remote Controller TV's shown. Universal TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (14 vs 3). Smart Remote Controller TV's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Smart Remote Controller TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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 — 3 and 14 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Remote Controller TV ships an update fortnightly, Universal TV Remote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Smart Remote Controller TV versus Universal TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Remote Controller TVUniversal TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (14 ratings)
Number of ratings314 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCuong Kieu VanKomal Gangani

Customer experience

Smart Remote Controller TV

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Universal TV Remote

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Smart Remote Controller TV

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

Universal TV Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart Remote Controller TV free?
Smart Remote Controller TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote free?
Universal TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Remote Controller TV or Universal TV Remote?
Smart Remote Controller TV is rated higher. Smart Remote Controller TV averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Universal TV Remote averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do Smart Remote Controller TV or Universal TV Remote have ads?
Smart Remote Controller TV shows ads; Universal TV Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Remote Controller TV or Universal TV Remote?
Smart Remote Controller TV ships an update fortnightly, and Universal TV Remote every 3 days. Most recently, Smart Remote Controller TV was updated on October 25, 2026 and Universal TV Remote on October 28, 2026.

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