Comparison

U vs Bravia Controller for Sony TV

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

Head to head
About

U

Control your home's automated gates and systems remotely via your smartphone or tablet. Open, close, or stop automations from anywhere with an internet connection, and even set up automatic opening as you approach.

Highlights
  • Remote open/close/stop of automation systems
  • Real-time status monitoring
  • Automatic opening via GPS proximity
  • Scenario creation for multiple automations
  • Easy user function sharing
  • Administrator control over user access
Features
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U-Control is the new Bft app which allows you to control one or more “Ultra” category automation systems equipped with the B-Eba Wi-Fi expansion card. Via an Internet connection, you can open/close/stop the automation directly from their smartphone or tablet, reading the status (open/closed or opening position) in real time, wherever you are. To open the gate, you will no longer need to carry a remote control with you, simply use your smartphone, which is always close to hand! Wherever you are, it will therefore be possible to control the gate, for example letting the gardener in to look after the lawn while you’re on holiday. With the GPS function, you can automatically open the automations whenever you approach, by setting the desired proximity distance on your smartphone. This function is extremely useful, as it means that you will find the gate already open when you arrive, without having to wait for it to open. Motorcyclists in particular will love this, above all when it's raining! By setting the scenarios, you can also open or close all the automations in the home at a simple click. When you leave home, for example, you can close all the entrances, including non-Bft products, via a connection to the Clonix card the B-Eba Wi-Fi is installed on. Special attention has also been paid to easily sharing the functions with other users. Once you have installed and configured the application and the B-Eba Wi-Fi, you can authorise other users to control the automations, simply by sharing a unequivocal, self-installing link with them. The operation is completed in just a few clicks, without having to configure any new technical parameters! Where required, the Administrator can instantly revoke the access authorisations granted to “guest” users with a simple click. Cyber security is guaranteed by an authentication server on the Cloud protecting all B-Eba Wi-Fi cards, making them invisible and inviolable from the Internet. For correct operation, the B-Eba Wi-Fi card must be covered by the home Wi-Fi network with access to the Internet. Where required, a range extender, widely available on the market, can be used.

About

Bravia Controller for Sony TV

Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for your Sony BRAVIA TV. Control power, volume, channels, and navigate apps with ease. Features a built-in keyboard for effortless text input on your TV.

Highlights
  • Full remote control functionality
  • Built-in keyboard for TV input
  • Launch TV apps with shortcuts
  • Automatic network scanning for TV detection
  • Wireless control via Wi-Fi
  • Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
Features
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No more lost remotes. No more dead batteries. Bravia Controller turns your iPhone into a powerful remote control for Sony BRAVIA Smart TVs. Connect instantly over Wi-Fi and control your TV from anywhere in the room. —————————————— FULL TV REMOTE CONTROL —————————————— All the buttons you expect from a real TV remote: • Power ON / OFF • Volume Up & Down • Channel Switching • Directional Navigation Pad • Home, Return, Mute & Options • And more —————————————— SMART KEYBOARD INPUT —————————————— Typing on a TV is frustrating. Bravia Controller makes it easy: • Full QWERTY Keyboard for fast text input • 10-Key Numeric Keypad for quick channel switching —————————————— ONE-TAP APP LAUNCHER —————————————— Launch your favorite TV apps instantly with shortcut buttons — no more digging through menus. —————————————— AUTO TV DISCOVERY —————————————— The app automatically scans your Wi-Fi network to find compatible Sony BRAVIA TVs. You can also connect instantly by entering your TV’s IP address. —————————————— WHY BRAVIA CONTROLLER —————————————— • Never lose your remote again • 100% Wi-Fi connection — no IR blaster required • Clean and intuitive interface • Quick setup — start controlling your TV in seconds —————————————— DISCLAIMER —————————————— Bravia Controller is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sony Corporation. Questions or feedback? Contact us: dev.nwr.studio@gmail.com Pricing information: https://nwr-studio.com/bravia-controller/price.html Terms of Service: https://nwr-studio.com/bravia-controller/terms-of-service.html

Screenshots

U3 screens
Bravia Controller for Sony TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bravia Controller for Sony TV at 4.6 against U's 1.8. Bravia Controller for Sony TV also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 12%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). U's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Bravia Controller for Sony TV sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. U asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bravia Controller for Sony TV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bravia Controller for Sony TV has 5.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of U's written reviews are positive against 41% of Bravia Controller for Sony TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

U ships an update every 5 months, Bravia Controller for Sony TV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
U versus Bravia Controller for Sony TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUBravia Controller for Sony TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (9 ratings)4.6 (5.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.3% of reviews40.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings95.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBFT SpAYONGXING JIN

Customer experience

U

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive12.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative83.6%

Bravia Controller for Sony TV

All ratings4,984 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews711 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative51.2%

Bugs and requests

U

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bravia Controller for Sony TV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Touchpad/arrow keys not working as expected
  • Inability to input channel numbers with dash/dot
  • Power on/off function not reliable
  • Keyboard not working in certain apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for voice commands
  • Improve keyboard functionality
  • Allow customization of button layout and colors
  • Implement easier multi-TV management
  • Add shortcuts for popular streaming apps

In-app purchases

None

U

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Bravia Controller for Sony TV

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annually3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time7
  • Unlock Pro Features$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Unlock Pro Features$3.99
Show 4 more
  • Remove Ads & Unlock Features$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Remove Ads & Unlock Features$5.99
  • Lifetime Premium$12.99

Questions

Is U free?
U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bravia Controller for Sony TV free?
Bravia Controller for Sony TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, U or Bravia Controller for Sony TV?
Bravia Controller for Sony TV is rated higher. U averages 1.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Bravia Controller for Sony TV averages 4.6 from 5.1K ratings.
Do U or Bravia Controller for Sony TV have ads?
Bravia Controller for Sony TV shows ads; U does not.
Which is updated more often, U or Bravia Controller for Sony TV?
U ships an update every 5 months, and Bravia Controller for Sony TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, U was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bravia Controller for Sony TV on October 29, 2026.

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