Comparison

Universal TV Remote vs Smart Remote Control For All

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

Head to head
About

Universal TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for a wide range of smart TVs and streaming devices. Easily control playback, launch apps, and use your phone's keyboard for text input. Connects seamlessly over Wi-Fi without complex setup.

Highlights
  • Universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices
  • Wi-Fi connectivity, no setup headaches
  • Launch apps like Netflix and YouTube
  • Use phone keyboard for text input
  • Control playback and power
  • Supports multiple TV brands and streaming boxes
Features
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Lost the remote again? Your iPhone is now the remote. A Decent Remote turns your phone into a fast, reliable remote control for your smart TV, streaming box or stick. Connect over Wi-Fi in seconds - no cables, no account, no setup headaches. ONE APP FOR EVERY SCREEN - Works with most smart TVs and streaming devices - Add all your TVs and streaming boxes and switch between them with a tap - Smart TVs, boxes and sticks are all supported EVERYTHING A REMOTE DOES - AND MORE - Full control: directional pad, swipe touchpad, volume, playback and power - Launch your streaming apps in one tap - Type with your phone keyboard instead of pecking letters with a D-pad - Power on your TV over Wi-Fi SET UP IN SECONDS Put your phone on the same Wi-Fi network as your TV, open the app, and it finds your TV automatically. A NOTE FROM KLAUS, THE DEVELOPER 1. No ads. I don't like ads interrupting you, so there are none in the app. 2. Try it first. The remote works free for your first 50 button presses - no account, no card. 3. After that, Premium keeps it unlocked. A year costs less than half of paying month by month. 4. Some remote apps charge more per week than this one costs per month. 5. Were you already using the app before Premium existed? You keep everything free, forever - my thank-you for being here early. 6. If you subscribe, thank you. Send me feedback from inside the app anytime and I'll keep improving it. Compatibility depends on your TV model and network. Your TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your phone. A Decent Remote is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV manufacturer. All product names and brands are the property of their respective owners. Terms of Use: https://adecentremote.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://adecentremote.com/privacy

About

Smart Remote Control For All

Features
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Turn your phone into a universal remote for TV. Easily control smart TVs on Wi-Fi from anywhere at home—no setup needed! Auto-discover TVs on your network, enjoy a simple on-screen remote (D-pad, volume, power, playback), and quickly reconnect to your last used TV. Missing your physical remote? Replace lost TV remotes in seconds. Works with most major brands and Android TVs. Manual setup is available when auto-discovery isn’t possible. Enjoy a reliable, ad-lite experience for families, students, and busy professionals—use one app for all your TV control needs.

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote4 screens
Smart Remote Control For All4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal TV Remote at none against Smart Remote Control For All's shown. Universal TV Remote also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Smart Remote Control For All sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Universal TV Remote versus Smart Remote Control For All: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV RemoteSmart Remote Control For All
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerklaus jakobsenAtul Patil

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Unlock$39.99
1 purchases

Smart Remote Control For All

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$49.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote free?
Universal TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Remote Control For All free?
Smart Remote Control For All is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal TV Remote or Smart Remote Control For All have ads?
Smart Remote Control For All shows ads; Universal TV Remote does not.

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