Comparison

Smartify vs Universal Remote TV Control ·

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

Head to head
About

Smartify

Control your LG Smart TV with your iPhone. This app offers a keyboard, touchpad, and channel list for easy navigation. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi for seamless control after a quick pairing.

Highlights
  • Keyboard input
  • Touchpad control
  • Channel list
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • WebOS and Netcast support
  • Playback controls
Features
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Smartify is an easy-to-use remote control unit with a keyboard, a touchpad and a list of channels for your LG smart TV. Just connect an iPhone and a TV to the same Wi-Fi network and you will be able to control the TV using a mobile device after a simple pairing routine. Compatibility: the app supports all WebOS models of LG Smart TV as well as Netcast models of 2012 and later. Text input limitations: Text input is only available in the TV apps which support LG keyboard. The keyboard will appear on mobile device screen automatically after you activate the input field on your TV screen. Some services, like Netflix, YouTube and others, have their own keyboards and are not supported by Smartify. Premium Subscription: User can subscribe for unlimited access to Premium features. Subscribed users have unlimited use of the Touchpad, Keyboard, Colored buttons, Playback controls, TV Apps without ads. 1-year Subscription with a 7-days free trial period - $19.99. Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in USD. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. For details please visit the link https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When current trial/subscription period expires, user will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. After subscription expires, user will no longer be able to use Interaction tab. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://kraftwerk9.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://kraftwerk9.com/privacyus Disclaimer: Kraftwerk 9, Inc is not an affiliated entity of LG Electronics, and Smartify application is not an official product of LG.

About

Universal Remote TV Control ·

Transform your phone into a universal TV remote. Effortlessly change channels, adjust volume, launch streaming apps, and cast media to your TV. Enjoy a seamless control experience without the hassle of physical remotes.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Volume and channel adjustment
  • Launch streaming apps
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Voice and keyboard search
  • Supports most smart TV brands
Features
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LOST YOUR TV REMOTE AGAIN? TAKE CONTROL INSTANTLY. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful universal TV remote in seconds. Change channels, adjust volume, launch Netflix or YouTube, and cast photos or videos directly to your TV. No more searching for remotes. No more dead batteries. Just tap and control. TRUSTED BY MILLIONS • 10M+ downloads • Top 50 in Utilities • 4.8 rating with 50K+ reviews --------------------------------- TAKE CONTROL IN UNDER A MINUTE Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi. The app automatically detects your device. No pairing codes. No complicated setup. Start controlling your TV almost instantly. ONE APP. TOTAL CONTROL. • Change channels instantly • Adjust volume smoothly • Launch streaming apps with one tap • Power on or off supported TVs • Navigate menus faster than a traditional remote Stop switching between remotes. Everything you need is in one place. SEARCH FASTER. WATCH MORE. Typing with a TV remote is frustrating. Use your phone’s keyboard or voice search to find movies and shows in seconds. Spend less time searching and more time watching. CAST AND SHARE ON THE BIG SCREEN Show photos from your gallery. Play videos directly from your phone. Stream music for parties or family nights. Turn any moment into a big-screen experience. COMPATIBLE WITH MOST SMART TV BRANDS - Roku - TCL - Sony - LG Smart TV - Samsung - Android TV - Hisense - Fire TV - Philips - Vizio Join millions of users who replaced their physical remote. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features. Subscription is $6.99 per week. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed in Account Settings after purchase. Universal Remote TV Control・ is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV brands mentioned. Support: feedback@begamob.com Privacy Policy: https://begamob.com/policy.html Terms of Use: https://begamob.com/termofuse.html

Screenshots

Smartify3 screens
Universal Remote TV Control ·4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote TV Control · at 4.7 against Smartify's 4.3. Universal Remote TV Control · also leads on chart position (#21 vs unranked) and review sentiment (38% vs 30%). Smartify's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Smartify sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote TV Control · sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Remote TV Control · holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 111K and 144K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Smartify's written reviews are positive against 38% of Universal Remote TV Control ·'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Smartify versus Universal Remote TV Control ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartifyUniversal Remote TV Control ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (111K ratings)4.7 (144K ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews37.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings111K144K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#21 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB233 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKRAFTWERK 9 LTDBEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITED

Customer experience

Smartify

All ratings110,973 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews1,193 reviews
Positive29.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative63.5%

Universal Remote TV Control ·

All ratings141,958 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews1,263 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative58.6%

User reviews

Smartify

From 111K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to install and use
  • 🚀 Connects effortlessly
  • 💡 Useful when remote is lost
  • 🔒 Secure connection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • ⏱️ Slow to connect/load
  • 💰 Subscription model too expensive
  • 🔍 Limited functionality in free version
  • 📺 Cannot turn on TV when it's off

Universal Remote TV Control ·

From 144K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well when remote is lost
  • 👍 Convenient for families

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires paid subscription to use basic functions
  • 🐛 Buggy, disconnects frequently
  • 🤑 Expensive, more affordable to buy a new remote
  • 🤯 Confusing, unclear about paid features

Bugs and requests

Smartify

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes frequently
  • Fails to detect TV or connect
  • Subscription issues (unable to cancel, charges recurring)

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to rearrange buttons on remote
  • Ability to control multiple TVs with one account
  • Improved stability and reliability

Universal Remote TV Control ·

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription issues, unable to cancel
  • Incompatible with certain TV models
  • Buttons/functions not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to turn TV on/off
  • Support for more TV brands
  • Ability to control volume without subscription

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Smartify

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Pro month version$9.991 Month
  • Pro year version$19.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Pro year version$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Version Pro | Remote for LG TV$19.99
  • Remove ad$19.99
  • Touchpad and Keyboard$19.99
Show 1 more
  • Channel list$19.99
16 purchases

Universal Remote TV Control ·

Subscriptions14
  • Unlock all features - Weekly$3.997 Days
  • One Weekly$3.997 Days
  • 75% off first week$4.997 Days
Show 11 more
  • Unlock all features$4.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro2 variants$5.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro$8.907 Days
  • TV Remote Premium - Month Pro$9.491 Month
  • TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro3 Days trial4 variants$9.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro3 Days trial2 variants$14.907 Days
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$26.491 Year
  • Yearly Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Pack for RokuTV3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • TV Remote Control - 1 Year Pro$39.991 Year
  • One Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock all features for life$29.99
  • Unlock All Feature$34.99

Questions

Is Smartify free?
Smartify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote TV Control · free?
Universal Remote TV Control · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smartify or Universal Remote TV Control ·?
Universal Remote TV Control · is rated higher. Smartify averages 4.3 out of 5 from 111K ratings, while Universal Remote TV Control · averages 4.7 from 144K ratings.
Do Smartify or Universal Remote TV Control · have ads?
Both Smartify and Universal Remote TV Control · show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smartify or Universal Remote TV Control ·?
Smartify ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal Remote TV Control · every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smartify was updated on November 1, 2026 and Universal Remote TV Control · on November 1, 2026.

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