Comparison

UScellular Protect vs VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·

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

Head to head
About

UScellular Protect

This app acts as your personal tech expert for your mobile device, offering troubleshooting guides, device location, and data backup. It also provides access to your coverage information, allows direct communication with tech support, and helps protect your identity online.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step troubleshooting guides
  • Locate lost or stolen devices
  • Backup and restore data
  • Access coverage information and claims
  • Direct chat with tech pros
  • Identity and cyber threat protection
Features
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UScellular Protect is like having your own technical genius running device checkups and providing technical support for your mobile device. UScellular Protect understands how important it is to stay connected. It uses simple, everyday language you can follow. Get the most out of your mobile device with UScellular Protect. Key features: • Get help for your device with step-by-step Troubleshooting guides • Locate your lost or stolen device using Find My feature on the Tools tab • Back up and restore your photos, videos, music, and contacts • Access to your coverage summary, coverage documents, and file or track a claim • Tap-to-Talk to a human tech pro when you need a little extra help • Protect your identity and personal information from cybercriminals, and stay away from phishing and malicious websites

About

VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote for your smart TV. Control power, volume, channels, inputs, and even type on your TV with your device's keyboard. Offers quick access to streaming apps and a touchpad for easy navigation.

Highlights
  • Full remote control functionality
  • Type on your TV with phone keyboard
  • Launch streaming apps instantly
  • Touchpad and Big Buttons mode
  • Home Screen widgets and shortcuts
  • Save multiple TV configurations
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Lost your VIZIO remote? Turn your iPhone into one in seconds. Remote for VIZIO Smart TV connects straight to your TV over your home Wi-Fi. No IR blaster, no account, no Walmart login. Pair once with the code on your TV screen (Roku needs no code), and the app reconnects on its own every time you open it. WORKS WITH - VIZIO smart TVs with SmartCast, including onn TVs "Powered by VIZIO" - Google TV, including onn Google TV models - Roku TVs and Roku streaming players, including onn Roku TV - Fire TV smart TVs and Fire TV Stick - Hisense VIDAA TVs Your iPhone or iPad must be on the same Wi-Fi network as the TV. The app finds your TV and tells you which system it runs. Features vary by system, model, and firmware. Soundbars are not supported. To turn the TV on from your phone, its network connection must stay active in standby. Roku owners: since Roku OS 14.1, Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Control by mobile apps can be set to "Limited", which blocks button presses from every phone app. The app spots that and shows you the menu path to turn it back on. TRY IT FREE FOR 3 DAYS Remote for VIZIO Smart TV is a subscription. Eligible accounts can start a 3-day free trial, then continue with a weekly or yearly plan at your local price. THE REMOTE - Power, volume, and mute - Full D-pad with OK, back, home, and menu - Channel and playback buttons on supported TVs - Switch inputs (HDMI, cable box, game console) from a list read straight from your TV - Type on your TV with your phone's keyboard, and send a YouTube search in one tap - Open your streaming apps in one tap - Touchpad, Big Buttons mode, and themes - iPhone and iPad MORE - Home Screen widgets and Shortcuts for everyday commands - Save multiple TVs, custom layouts, shortcuts, and sleep timers - Cast tab with receiver-dependent photo and video casting, plus an AirPlay guide Voice control is not available on every TV system. App shortcuts open the app; they don't start a particular video. SUBSCRIPTION A subscription unlocks Pro features. Available plans, local prices, trial eligibility, billing period, and automatic-renewal terms are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, and the subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple Account settings. Restore Purchases is available in the app. PRIVACY No account is required. Remote commands travel to your TV over your local network, and pairing credentials are stored in the system Keychain. The privacy policy is linked in Settings and on the purchase screen. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This is an independent app from Amenti Labs LLC. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by VIZIO, Walmart, Roku, Google, Amazon, or Hisense. VIZIO, SmartCast, onn, Roku, Google TV, Fire TV, Hisense, and VIDAA are trademarks of their respective owners.

Screenshots

UScellular Protect4 screens
VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VIZIO Smart TV Remote · at 100% against UScellular Protect's 53%. VIZIO Smart TV Remote · also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). UScellular Protect's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and ratings volume (750 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UScellular Protect holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UScellular Protect has 750 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of UScellular Protect's written reviews are positive against 100% of VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UScellular Protect ships an update every 5 weeks, VIZIO Smart TV Remote · every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
UScellular Protect versus VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUScellular ProtectVIZIO Smart TV Remote ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (750 ratings) — better4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews53.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings750 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperU.S. CellularAmenti Labs LLC

Customer experience

UScellular Protect

All ratings750 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive53.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.9%

VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

UScellular Protect

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Backup never completes
  • Backup stops when app is closed
  • Unable to create account due to freezing

Requested features

2 requests
  • Cellular signal status bar
  • Improved backup reliability

VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

UScellular Protect

No in-app purchases

None

VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UScellular Protect free?
UScellular Protect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VIZIO Smart TV Remote · free?
VIZIO Smart TV Remote · is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UScellular Protect or VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·?
UScellular Protect is rated higher. UScellular Protect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 750 ratings, while VIZIO Smart TV Remote · averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do UScellular Protect or VIZIO Smart TV Remote · have ads?
Neither UScellular Protect nor VIZIO Smart TV Remote · shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UScellular Protect or VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·?
UScellular Protect ships an update every 5 weeks, and VIZIO Smart TV Remote · every 3 days. Most recently, UScellular Protect was updated on October 8, 2026 and VIZIO Smart TV Remote · on October 13, 2026.

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