# TV Remote - Universal Control・ — user reviews > 108 indexed App Store user reviews of TV Remote by Fire Technologies Hong Kong Limited, rated 4.40/5 from 3,134 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1661904719/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1661904719.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,480 · 4★ 184 · 3★ 95 · 2★ 55 · 1★ 320 ## What do users think of TV Remote? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Convenient remote control - 🚀 Fast and responsive - 💡 Useful features like keyboard and touch control - 👍 Works well with Roku devices **Cons** - 💰 Subscription-based model - 🔍 Difficulty connecting to TV - 🐛 Bugs and glitches - 💰 Expensive for a remote app **Commonly reported bugs** - Volume controls not working - App unable to find TV - Subscription issues and inability to cancel **Most requested features** - Make the app free to use - Improve connection reliability - Add more device compatibility ## Newest reviews (18 of 108) ### 1/5 — Not helpful *2025-12-13, version 1.7* No matter how hard I try to re sync it it’s not doing anything besides being able to use volume ### 1/5 — All bad *2025-12-07, version 1.6.9* Ain lemme connect to my tv I had same connection to same WiFi but still don’t work ### 1/5 — Wouldn’t connect *2025-10-29, version 1.6.9* Wouldn’t connect to smart tv. Could use with fire stick but with limited capability better using the free app. ### 1/5 — Free to download, not to use *2025-09-16* tried using the "OK" button and it said i had to pay for a membership ### 1/5 — Desepcionada *2025-04-30, version 1.6.5* La peor aplicación que he podido comprar pague una semana y eso no funciona ### 1/5 — Terrible *2025-04-06, version 1.6.4* It doesn’t connect with the tv ### 1/5 — This not free *2025-04-06, version 1.6.4* Bruh it’s not free 1 star at least make a it free come on ### 2/5 — Rip off *2025-03-16, version 1.6.3* I am not paying for a remote for my TV not monthly. I could buy one online for one fee so this is a rip off. ### 1/5 — Desepcionada *2025-03-14, version 1.6.3* La peor aplicación que he podido comprar pague una semana y eso no funciona ### 1/5 — Not free *2024-12-08, version 1.5.8* Promotes how free it is. Connects to my Tv perfectly, which is only two years old. And every button I press it tells me to buy the subscription to use it. No thanks. ### 1/5 — 🧾👎🏽 *2024-11-12, version 1.5.5* You need to pay 28 dollars a year for a universal remote that probably doesn’t even work. I would usually try something like this but paying is something that I won’t do, it is upsetting to download a apps like this that you have to pay for so I therefore give this app 1 star. ### 1/5 — Every thing you try to do you have to have to buy the premium thing *2024-11-11, version 1.5.5* You have to pay for literally everything ### 1/5 — Horrible *2024-11-07, version 1.5.3* This was the worst app ever! It didn’t even work, do NOT DOWNLOAD THIS! ### 1/5 — You can download a different TV, universal remote app and it’s free and this one is not free *2024-10-12, version 1.5.2* It’s not free you have to pay money to be able to use the app and other apps. They let you use the app for free so do not get this app. Do not fall for this scam. ### 1/5 — It won’t let me take my card off and I can’t connect to my tv *2024-09-28, version 1.5.1* It won’t let me take my card off and I can’t connect to my tv ### 1/5 — A subscription for a freaking remote… *2024-09-14, version 1.4.9* Why developers have to make ‘everything’ subscription based. I’d have spent £5-10 on this. Paying yet another subscription (of which we all already have way to many) for a tv remote control of all things, is where I draw the line. ### 1/5 — False Advertisement *2024-09-12, version 1.4.8* I was given false advertisement that this app works with my phone to project images directly from my iphone. I dont need another screen mirroring device… major scam ### 1/5 — Terrible😔 *2024-09-07, version 1.4.7* I thought that this would be totally free how can I pay £30 a year you might as well get a tv in your room 😳 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — What! *2026-08-17, version 1.7.4* They want $40.00 a month! HAVE YOU BUMPED YOUR HEAD? Idiots ### 1/5 — Not universal *2026-08-13, version 1.7.4* Would only pick up Roku TV ### 1/5 — Does not work!!! *2026-05-30, version 1.7.3* Disappointed ### 1/5 — Horrível *2026-05-14* Fiz questão de avaliar! Um app de controle universal por 240 reais por mês… como se não bastasse, ele diz que tem a versão gratuita (com limitações) e a paga com todos os botões liberados, pois bem, a versão gratuita, o único botão disponível pra usar é o botão de fazer upgrade de plano kkk depois que instala e se cadastra, todos os botões são bloqueados. Muito ruim mesmo ### 1/5 — Ok button doesn’t work, useless *2026-05-12, version 1.7.2* Ok button doesn’t work, so can’t select anything. Completely useless ### 1/5 — This sucks! *2026-05-08, version 1.7.2* This app is a waste of time and should be banned, removed and deleted. Ronnie ### 1/5 — Terrible *2026-03-04, version 1.7.2* Terrible remote app. It doesn’t even work ### 1/5 — Waste of time *2026-01-06, version 1.7.1* Won’t work and only try’s to get you to pay ffs ### 1/5 — Terrible *2025-12-28, version 1.7.1* Terrible ### 1/5 — Very bad *2025-12-24, version 1.7.1* Not work ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — TV Remote - Universal Control *2026-02-28, version 1.7.2* TV Remote – Universal Control is a super convenient and easy-to-use app. The setup is quick, the connection is stable, and it works smoothly with my Smart TV. All essential functions like volume, channels, and navigation respond fast with no lag. It’s a perfect replacement if you lose your remote. Highly recommended! ### 5/5 — Mariposa1949 *2025-05-30, version 1.6.6* Amez2004 ### 5/5 — My review *2023-12-22, version 1.3.2* I think this app should be free I can not pay I’m a 10 year old ### 5/5 — Best app ever *2023-12-09, version 1.3.2* Best app ever ### 5/5 — Xjjxjxjxzhkskxkisxhxvzhj *2023-12-08, version 1.3.2* GB sbhjsjsjshdvdlvalscs ### 5/5 — Hi *2023-12-01, version 1.3.1* 🥳 ### 5/5 — Remote *2023-09-20, version 1.2.4* Good remote so far works for many devices not just one device which is great when your on the go or any friends house with different tv brand ### 5/5 — 😍😍😍 *2023-01-06, version 1.0* Had I not bought the premium version of this app, I would give it one star but since doing so this really helps me out considering my remotes been lost for idk how long now. Thank you roku remote app ### 5/5 — Yeah *2023-01-06, version 1.0* Pretty decent, adds are in it but it’s functional. There are better, but I don’t care to search that hard for this. It works for a remote without sound control to a Rokie device ### 5/5 — good l *2023-01-06, version 1.0* This is super simply and easy to use, my TV is broken and regular Roku remotes won’t work, but this does. Downloaded this on my phone and on my moms, gladly paid for the no ads, thank you so much!!! Avoids the frustration of the remotes not working! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-06.*