# Forge TV Remote vs Smart TV Remote Universal

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forge TV Remote | Smart TV Remote Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-tv-remote/id972299737/reviews)** | [3.8 (891 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-universal/id1494893176/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **891** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 17.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Razer](https://appshunter.io/developer/860552677) | [Jenni Parkkonen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494893175) |

## What reviewers say

### Forge TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-tv-remote/id972299737)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart TV Remote Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-universal/id1494893176)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime premium | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great remote app
- 💖 Love this remote
- 👍 Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work
- 📺 Won't connect to TV
- 🙄 Too many ads
- 💩 Terrible app
- 🤬 Waste of time

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on device scan
- Volume controls not working
- Navigation issues

**Requested features**

- Support for more TV brands
- Improve device detection
- Reduce ads


## Frequently asked 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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