# Zapp: Universal TV Remote — Samsung LG Roku Vizio Fire TV

> iPhone-based universal smart TV remote control app. (iPhone/iPad app by EGETECH LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapp-universal-tv-remote/id6797069228 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [EGETECH LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857510131)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish, Turkish
- Released: 2026-08-13
- Data updated: 2026-11-06
- Monetization: freemium

## What is Zapp?

Your iPhone is the remote for your Samsung, LG, Roku, Google TV, Fire TV or Vizio TV, over your Wi-Fi.
Every button is free, on every TV you add. Pro is a one-time purchase, never a subscription.
No ads. No account. No data collected.

WORKS WITH
• Samsung smart TVs (Tizen) and LG smart TVs (webOS)
• Roku players and Roku TV models, such as TCL, onn and Insignia
• Google TV and earlier Google-powered TVs, such as Sony BRAVIA and TCL
• Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube and Fire TV Edition TVs, such as Toshiba and Insignia
• Vizio SmartCast TVs
Sony, TCL, onn, Toshiba and Insignia work only on their Google-powered, Roku TV or Fire TV models. Not supported: VIDAA TVs (most Hisense), cable and satellite boxes, Apple TV, and TVs without Wi-Fi control. Zapp uses your network, not infrared.

FREE: THE WHOLE REMOTE
• Power, volume, mute, channels, the D-pad or a swipe pad, Home, Back, playback, numbers and color keys
• Inputs by name on LG, Roku and Vizio, and the Source key on Samsung
• As many TVs as you like, each one tap away
• Widgets, Control Center, the Lock Screen, Live Activity, Siri and Apple Watch
• Big buttons mode, and a Demo TV to try everything before you set up your own

PRO: ONE PURCHASE, YOURS TO KEEP
• Keyboard: type into the TV's search from your phone, on Samsung, LG, Roku, Google TV and Fire TV. On Samsung it works in the TV's own text fields, not in apps that draw their own keyboard, like YouTube. Not on Vizio.
• Voice search: say what you want to watch. Roku opens its own search; other TVs get your words typed into the search you've opened. Not on Vizio.
• App shortcuts: every app with its icon on Roku and LG, the popular streaming apps on Samsung and Vizio, and a fixed list of popular apps on Google TV. Not on Fire TV.
• Turn your TV on from standby: Samsung, LG and Roku. An LG needs "Turn on via Wi-Fi" switched on and one connection first. Google TV, Fire TV and Vizio can't be woken this way; a Vizio with Quick Start on turns on with the free Power key.
• LG Magic Remote pointer: drag on your phone to move it.
• Your iPhone's volume buttons turn the TV up and down while the remote is open.
Restore Purchase is in Settings.

NEW IN 2.0
• Live Activity: the remote in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen
• A Home Screen widget for each TV
• Control Center, Lock Screen and Action Button controls: TV Power, Mute, Volume and Channel
• Siri: "Turn on the TV in Zapp" wakes a Samsung, LG or Roku TV (Pro), and "Turn off the TV in Zapp" works on every TV
• Apple Watch: choose which TV it controls, and turn the Digital Crown for volume
• iPad: the remote and the extra keys side by side
• Reconnects on its own, and says plainly what went wrong when it can't

SETUP, HONESTLY
Your phone and TV need to be on the same Wi-Fi. A Roku needs nothing more. Google TV and Vizio show a code on the screen for you to type. Samsung and LG ask you to allow Zapp once on the TV, so keep the TV's own remote nearby the first time. Fire TV needs ADB debugging turned on in its Developer Options, and one approval on the TV.

PRIVACY
No account, no ads, no analytics, no tracking. Zapp talks only to the TVs on your home network, and the app is just a few megabytes.

Zapp is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku, Google, Amazon, Vizio, Sony, TCL, Toshiba, Insignia or Walmart (onn). All product names and brands are the property of their owners and are used only to identify the TVs Zapp works with.

## Key features

- Control Samsung, LG, Roku, Google TV, Fire TV, Vizio
- Free remote functionality
- One-time Pro purchase for advanced features
- Keyboard and voice search (Pro)
- App shortcuts (Pro)
- Widgets and Lock Screen controls
- Apple Watch support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zapp Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Is Zapp safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Zapp.

## Is Zapp legit?

Zapp: Universal TV Remote appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Zapp is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Zapp

### What TVs does Zapp work with?

Zapp supports Samsung (Tizen), LG (webOS), Roku, Google TV, Fire TV, and Vizio smart TVs. It requires your phone and TV to be on the same Wi-Fi network and does not use infrared.

### Is Zapp free to use?

Yes, Zapp offers full remote functionality for free, including power, volume, channels, and navigation. Advanced features like keyboard input and voice search are available with a one-time Pro purchase.

### Does Zapp have ads?

No, Zapp is completely ad-free. The developers emphasize a clean user experience with no advertisements.

### Can I turn on my TV with Zapp?

You can turn on Samsung, LG, and Roku TVs from standby with Zapp Pro. Some Vizio TVs can be turned on using the free Power key if Quick Start is enabled.

### How often is Zapp updated?

The app was last updated on November 5, 2026, with version 2.0. This indicates active development and feature additions.

### What devices support Zapp?

Zapp is available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, offering seamless control across your Apple ecosystem.

### What is the Pro version of Zapp?

The Pro version is a one-time purchase that unlocks features such as a keyboard for typing searches, voice search capabilities, and app shortcuts for easier navigation.

### What do users like about Zapp?

While only one rating is available, the app's focus on being ad-free, offering a free tier with full remote control, and supporting a wide range of smart TVs are likely key appeal points.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-11-05

Zapp 2.0 is our biggest update yet.

• Your remote in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen
• A widget for each TV, plus Control Center and Action Button controls
• Siri: "Turn on the TV in Zapp" (Pro: Samsung, LG, Roku)
• Apple Watch: choose which TV it controls
• A real iPad layout and a new icon
• Vizio SmartCast support, and the keyboard on Google TV
• Voice search and your iPhone's volume buttons (Pro)
• Quiet reconnects and plain-language errors

Every button is still free, and Pro is still one payment. Thank you for using Zapp.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-10-09

Apps, typing and a calmer remote.

• Samsung: your TV's apps (YouTube, Prime Video, Apple TV, Spotify and more) now appear as one-tap shortcuts on 2020 and newer models, and they show up instantly when you reopen the remote.
• New: swipe pad. Turn it on in Settings to swipe on the pad to move and tap to select, like the Apple TV remote.
• The TV list now shows which TVs are ready to control.
• Clear, step-by-step help the first time you connect, and when a TV can't be reached.
• Samsung keyboard: opens by itself when your TV asks for text, and tells you plainly when an app such as YouTube draws its own keyboard that a phone can't type into.
• Less empty space above the keys on tall phones.
• Settings: a "Feel it" row to test vibration.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-09-30

Fixes and polish.

• Fixed: buttons and switches in Settings didn't respond to taps.
• Fixed: the Roku TV remote showed volume and channel keys twice.
• Play/pause now pauses and resumes on LG and Samsung TVs.
• "Turn on your TV" keeps trying while the TV starts up instead of giving up after four seconds.
• The remote no longer shifts under your thumb right after connecting.
• A press that can't reach your TV now says so instead of doing nothing.

Still one purchase, no subscription, no ads, no account.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-24

Zapp now answers back.

• Every press shows: arrows light the edge of the pad, and OK sends a ring of light across it.
• The OK key tells you when your TV is listening. It stays dim while Zapp connects and lights up the moment the TV answers.
• Fixed: pressing near the inner edge of an arrow could send OK instead. Arrows now get every press meant for them.
• LG: "Allow Zapp on your TV" now appears only once your TV is actually showing the prompt.
• LG pointer: the trackpad lights up under your thumb and shows each click.
• "Vibrate on press" off now means off everywhere, including app shortcuts, the pointer and the keyboard screen.
• A more polished keyboard screen, TV list and first launch.

Still one purchase, no subscription, no ads, no account.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-13

No release notes.

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