Comparison

Forge TV Remote vs Smart TV Remote Universal

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

Head to head
About

Forge TV Remote

Control your Razer Forge TV gaming micro-console with your smartphone or tablet. Navigate menus and search content using intuitive touch gestures and an on-screen D-pad, keeping you focused on the action.

Highlights
  • Touch navigation
  • Intuitive gestures
  • On-screen D-pad
  • Easy setup
  • Auto-detection
  • Quick pairing
Features
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The Forge TV Remote is the companion app for your Razer Forge TV gaming micro-console. This easy-to-use companion app provides easy touch navigation by simply tapping the interface D-pad or using intuitive gestures like swiping in various directions, so you never have to take your eyes off the big screen. It transforms your smartphone or tablet into an elegant, easy-to-use remote ideal for navigating and searching Forge TV Features include: • Gesture mode – navigate Razer Forge TV with touch • Easy setup – auto-detection and quick pairing to Razer Forge TV

About

Smart TV Remote Universal

Transform your iOS device into a universal TV remote. Control multiple brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku seamlessly over WiFi. Manage power, volume, channels, and more without the clutter of physical remotes.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control
  • Supports major TV brands
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Power, volume, and channel control
  • Ad-free premium option
  • Multiple subscription plans
Features
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Lost the remote again? Your phone is now the only remote you need. Smart TV Remote Universal turns your iPhone or iPad into a fast, reliable remote for nearly any smart TV — no infrared, no extra hardware, and no digging through couch cushions. Pair once over Wi-Fi and take control in seconds. ONE APP FOR EVERY TV IN YOUR HOME Pair multiple TVs and switch between rooms instantly — no re-pairing, no setup every time. Living room to bedroom in one tap. CONTROL EVERYTHING Power, volume, channels, inputs, playback and a full D-pad — every button from your physical remote, right on your screen, with real haptic feedback on every press. TYPE INSTEAD OF HUNTING LETTERS Stop picking letters one at a time on the TV screen. Use your phone's keyboard — or the numeric pad — to search shows, sign in to apps and enter passwords in a fraction of the time. SWIPE TO NAVIGATE A smooth trackpad lets you glide through menus with your thumb — faster and more natural than pressing arrow keys. SPEAK INSTEAD OF SCROLLING Use voice input to search and navigate on supported TVs — completely hands-free. LAUNCH YOUR APPS IN ONE TAP The apps grid takes you straight to your favorite streaming apps without hunting around the home screen. CONTROL FROM YOUR HOME SCREEN & LOCK SCREEN This is where Smart TV Remote Universal goes beyond any ordinary remote app: - Home Screen widgets: a quick D-pad + volume widget and an app-launcher grid, one tap from anywhere - Live Activity with Dynamic Island support — compact controls while you do other things - Siri & Shortcuts support through App Intents: automate your TV or ask Siri WORKS WITH YOUR TV Compatible with Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, Philips, Roku and Roku devices, Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Google TV, Android TV and many more. If your smart TV is on your Wi-Fi, chances are we support it. MAKE IT YOURS Per-brand accent colors (Roku purple, Samsung blue, LG red and more), plus light, dark and system appearance. READY IN UNDER A MINUTE Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV and follow the on-screen steps. That's it — no pairing codes, no cables. GO PRO Upgrade to Pro for the complete, ad-free experience with unlimited paired devices and all widgets unlocked. Choose a yearly plan with a 3-day free trial, a monthly plan, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase, after any free trial period. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off 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 or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://tvremoteapp.art.blog/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, Philips, Roku, Amazon, Google or any other TV brand mentioned. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

Forge TV Remote4 screens
Smart TV Remote Universal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Forge TV Remote at 4.7 against Smart TV Remote Universal's 3.8. Forge TV Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Smart TV Remote Universal's advantage is ratings volume (891 vs 3). On price, update cadence 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 TV Remote Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Forge TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Forge TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart TV Remote Universal has 891 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Forge TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 18% of Smart TV Remote Universal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forge TV Remote ships an update every 2 months, Smart TV Remote Universal every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Forge TV Remote versus Smart TV Remote Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForge TV RemoteSmart TV Remote Universal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better3.8 (891 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better17.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3891 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRazerJenni Parkkonen

Customer experience

Forge TV Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

Smart TV Remote Universal

All ratings891 ratings
Positive68.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews420 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative80.5%

Bugs and requests

Forge TV Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Smart TV Remote Universal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on device scan
  • Volume controls not working
  • Navigation issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for more TV brands
  • Improve device detection
  • Reduce ads

In-app purchases

None

Forge TV Remote

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart TV Remote Universal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Version$4.99
  • Lifetime premium$24.99

Questions

Is Forge TV Remote free?
Forge TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart TV Remote Universal free?
Smart TV Remote Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forge TV Remote or Smart TV Remote Universal?
Forge TV Remote is rated higher. Forge TV Remote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Smart TV Remote Universal averages 3.8 from 891 ratings.
Do Forge TV Remote or Smart TV Remote Universal have ads?
Smart TV Remote Universal shows ads; Forge TV Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Forge TV Remote or Smart TV Remote Universal?
Forge TV Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Smart TV Remote Universal every 6 weeks. Most recently, Forge TV Remote was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smart TV Remote Universal on November 7, 2026.

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