Comparison

Smart TV Remote vs EX Ambient

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

Head to head
About

Smart TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for TVs, ACs, and more. Control devices via IR blaster, WiFi, or Bluetooth. Learn custom commands and create automated scenes for seamless device management.

Highlights
  • Universal device control
  • IR blaster and WiFi support
  • Smart TV integration
  • Custom remote creation
  • Scene automation
  • Room organization
  • Apple Watch companion
Features
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Universal Remote is a smart remote control app that helps you control your TV, air conditioner, set-top box, projector, soundbar, fan and more from your iPhone — over Wi-Fi, with an IR blaster, or through your smart home. It supports 300+ brands with 14,000+ ready-made remotes, controls Wi-Fi air conditioners directly, and integrates with Apple Watch, Siri, widgets and the Lock Screen. Made for anyone who lost a remote, wants one app instead of a drawer full of remotes, or wants to control hotel and rental-home devices from their phone. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Replace a lost or broken remote in seconds — pick your device brand and a ready-made remote appears, no programming • Control your smart TV with no extra hardware — Samsung, LG webOS, Sony Bravia, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, Google TV and Apple TV connect over your Wi-Fi network • Control your air conditioner from the couch — IR ACs work through a blaster; Midea, Daikin, GREE and TCL Wi-Fi ACs connect directly with no blaster at all • Run whole scenes with one tap — "Movie Night" can turn on the TV, switch input, and set the soundbar together • Control everything from your Apple Watch, the Lock Screen, widgets, or by asking Siri COMMON QUESTIONS Do I need to buy extra hardware? Not for smart TVs, streaming boxes, or Wi-Fi air conditioners — those connect over your home network. Classic IR-only devices (most ACs, older TVs, fans, projectors) need a small Wi-Fi-to-IR blaster such as Broadlink RM4/RM Mini, a Tuya/Smart Life IR hub, Global Caché iTach, or an ESP DIY blaster. iPhones have no built-in IR emitter. Which TV brands work? Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Hisense, TCL, Philips, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sharp and 300+ more. Smart TVs are controlled over Wi-Fi; any TV with a remote sensor is controlled by IR through a blaster. Can it control my air conditioner? Yes. The code database covers Daikin, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Carrier, Gree, Midea, Haier, Hitachi, Whirlpool, TCL and hundreds of regional AC brands with full state control — mode, temperature, fan speed and swing. Wi-Fi models from Midea, Daikin, GREE and TCL work with no IR hardware. What does it cost? Try the app with built-in demo remotes. Controlling your own devices needs Premium, which starts with a 3-day free trial before any charge. No ads. What if my device isn't listed? The code database updates automatically — new remotes arrive monthly without an app update. You can also learn codes from your original remote with a Broadlink blaster, or request your model in the app. THE DETAILS • 14,000+ ready-made remotes across 300+ brands: TVs, air conditioners, set-top boxes, projectors, soundbars, AV receivers, DVD players, fans, lights, air purifiers, robot vacuums and cameras • IR protocols: NEC, RC5, RC6, Sony SIRC, Kaseikyo, raw capture playback • Smart home: HomeKit air conditioners, Tuya, Xiaomi Mi Home, SwitchBot, Sensibo, Broadlink • Custom remotes: rearrange buttons, add macros, build a layout that matches how you actually use each device • Fully translated into 39 languages • No banner ads, no "watch an ad to unlock" — just the remote Questions or a device we should add? Email support@mobilealchemy.co — we add reader-requested models every month. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Universal Remote offers auto-renewable subscriptions for Premium access. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://universalremote.mobilealchemy.co/terms Privacy Policy: https://universalremote.mobilealchemy.co/privacy

About

EX Ambient

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EX Ambient는 지원되는 차량용 앰비언트 라이트 컨트롤러를 Bluetooth로 연결하여 조명 색상, 밝기, 모드 및 구역별 효과를 간편하게 설정할 수 있는 전용 제어 앱입니다. 차량 실내 분위기를 원하는 스타일에 맞게 조정하고, 자주 사용하는 색상을 저장하여 빠르게 불러올 수 있습니다. 주요 기능 • 조명 전원 및 기본 모드 제어 • 컬러 휠을 이용한 세밀한 색상 선택 • 빠른 색상 추가 및 삭제 • 전체 밝기와 구역별 밝기 개별 조절 • 자동, 단색, 특수 효과 및 계절 테마 • 무빙 효과의 흐름 방향과 속도 설정 • 음악 리듬 감도 조절 • Bluetooth 연결 상태 및 기기 정보 확인 • 웰컴 기능 설정 사용 방법 1. 차량의 EX Ambient 컨트롤러 전원을 켜세요. 2. 앱에서 Bluetooth 사용 권한을 허용하세요. 3. 연결할 기기를 선택하세요. 4. 원하는 색상, 밝기 및 조명 효과를 설정하세요. EX Ambient와 함께 나만의 드라이빙 무드를 완성해 보세요. 안내 • 본 앱은 지원되는 EX Ambient 기기와 함께 사용해야 합니다. • 일부 기능은 연결된 컨트롤러 모델 및 차량 설치 환경에 따라 다를 수 있습니다. • 안전을 위해 차량이 정차된 상태에서 조명을 설정해 주세요.

Screenshots

Smart TV Remote4 screens
EX Ambient4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EX Ambient at none against Smart TV Remote's 8. EX Ambient also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Smart TV Remote's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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 TV Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. EX Ambient asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart TV Remote versus EX Ambient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart TV RemoteEX Ambient
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOBILE ALCHEMY LTD广州科骏诚汽车电子有限公司

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Smart TV Remote

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99
None

EX Ambient

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart TV Remote free?
Smart TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EX Ambient free?
EX Ambient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart TV Remote or EX Ambient have ads?
Neither Smart TV Remote nor EX Ambient shows ads.

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