Comparison

EzRemote Universal Control vs Universal Smart TV Remote App

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

Head to head
About

EzRemote Universal Control

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for over a million devices. Control your entertainment system with voice commands via Siri shortcuts or manage multiple devices with single-click activities. Requires an audio to IR accessory for functionality.

Highlights
  • Universal control for over 1 million devices
  • Voice control with Siri shortcut
  • Activity control for multiple devices
  • Supports TVs, receivers, projectors, and more
Features
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Turn Your iPhone into A Universal Remote Control. iOS device have no IR hardware, you need an audio to IR accessory to use this app. This app contains no information about how to use IR accessory, please search internet with keyword "iPhone IR blaster". •UNIVERSAL control over one million devices. •VOICE control with Siri shortcut. •ACTIVITY control multiple device with one click. Supported device - Amplifier, Audio, BluRay, Cable, CD, DVD, DVR, FAN, HTiB, IPTV, Projector, Receiver, Satellite, STB, TV, VCR.

About

Universal Smart TV Remote App

Control your Samsung, Sony, Roku, or Vizio smart TV instantly without complex setup. This app eliminates the need for lost or broken physical remotes. It's compatible with Apple Watch and requires no subscription.

Highlights
  • Instant TV control
  • No settings required
  • Supports Apple Watch
  • No subscription needed
  • Control multiple brands
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Universal Smart TV Remote turns your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch into a powerful remote for your television. No more searching for lost remotes or dealing with dead batteries. This app supports most major TV brands including Sony, Samsung, Vizio, Roku, TCL, LG, Philips, Onn, and more. No advanced settings or subscription is required. Additionally, this app also supports Apple Watch, creating and executing macro shortcuts, a large and easy to use touchpad, voice commands, quick app launching, and more. Simple Setup - getting started takes seconds: 1. Turn your TV on and make sure it is connected to Wi-Fi 2. Open this app and connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network 3. Start controlling your TV from this app Please see our YouTube channel for detailed setup instructions as well as walkthroughs for features: https://www.youtube.com/@universaltvremote Our intelligent scanner automatically finds your TV. No complicated configurations or confusing menus. Complete TV Control • Power on/off and input selection • Full directional pad navigation • Volume, mute, and channel controls • Media playback buttons (play, pause, rewind, forward) • Number pad for direct channel entry • Quick access to home, menu, and back functions Launch Streaming Apps Instantly - open your favorite services with a single tap! Smart Automation with Macros Create custom command sequences to automate your viewing. Save your favorite routines and execute them anytime. Full Touchpad Support Easily swipe to navigate and then simply tap to select. Voice Commands Speak commands like "volume up," "pause," or "Netflix" and your TV responds instantly. Apple Watch Integration Control your TV from your wrist. Access power, navigation, volume, channels, and media playback right on your Apple Watch. Track Your Watchlist Never forget what you want to watch. Create a personalized content library to track movies and TV shows, mark what you've viewed, and add notes about what you're watching. Recent Commands Quick access to your three most recent commands for fast control of the buttons you use most. Multi-Device Support Manage multiple TVs in your home. Switch between devices instantly from one convenient location. Download now and take control of your TV viewing experience. Contact us at easymote101@gmail.com DISCLAIMER Universal Smart TV Remote is: 1. not affiliated with Samsung Group and is not a Samsung product 2. not affiliated with Sony Corporation of America and is not a Sony product 3. not affiliated with Roku, Inc. and is not a Roku product 4. not affiliated with TCL and is not a TCL product 5. not affiliated with Hisense and is not a Hisense product 6. not affiliated with Sharp Corporation and is not a Sharp product 7. not affiliated with Best Buy Brands (Insignia TV) and is not a Best Buy product 8. not affiliated with Element Electronics and is not an Element Electronics product 9. not affiliated with Philips and is not a Philips product 10. not affiliated with Westinghouse Electric Company and is not a Westinghouse product 11. not affiliated with JVC and is not a JVC product 12. not affiliated with Pioneer Corporation and is not a Pioneer product 13. not affiliated with Target Corporation (Hiro TV) and is not a Target product 14. not affiliated with Walmart Inc. (Onn TV) and is not a Walmart product 15. not affiliated with VIZIO Inc. and is not a Vizio product 16. not affiliated with LG Electronics and is not an LG product This application creates a remote control for Samsung, Sony, LG, Roku, TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Insignia, Element, Philips, Westinghouse, JVC, Pioneer, Hiro, Onn, and Vizio Smart TVs by using the publicly available Samsung SmartView SDK, Sony Bravia TV API, LG webOS TV API, Roku ECP API, and Vizio TV SmartCast API. All terms for the APIs are adhered to and all rights, content, and trademarks are owned by their respective owners. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EzRemote Universal Control3 screens
Universal Smart TV Remote App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Universal Smart TV Remote App at Free against EzRemote Universal Control's $2.99. Universal Smart TV Remote App also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 25%) and rating (4.5 vs 2.7). EzRemote Universal Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads 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

Universal Smart TV Remote App is free to download; EzRemote Universal Control costs $2.99 up front. Universal Smart TV Remote App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. EzRemote Universal Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Smart TV Remote App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Smart TV Remote App has 458 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of EzRemote Universal Control's written reviews are positive against 68% of Universal Smart TV Remote App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EzRemote Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, Universal Smart TV Remote App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
EzRemote Universal Control versus Universal Smart TV Remote App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEzRemote Universal ControlUniversal Smart TV Remote App
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (47 ratings)4.5 (458 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews68.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47458 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZheng FangHemant Bhonsle

Customer experience

EzRemote Universal Control

All ratings46 ratings
Positive43.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative56.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Universal Smart TV Remote App

All ratings442 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative28.0%

Bugs and requests

EzRemote Universal Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Universal Smart TV Remote App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes after TV scanning
  • Unable to connect to certain TV models
  • Ads not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to control TV power on/off
  • Option to customize ad frequency
  • Support for more TV brands
  • Improved stability and reliability

In-app purchases

None

EzRemote Universal Control

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal Smart TV Remote App

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium with Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Access$44.99

Questions

Is EzRemote Universal Control free?
EzRemote Universal Control costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Smart TV Remote App free?
Universal Smart TV Remote App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EzRemote Universal Control or Universal Smart TV Remote App?
Universal Smart TV Remote App is rated higher. EzRemote Universal Control averages 2.7 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Universal Smart TV Remote App averages 4.5 from 458 ratings.
Do EzRemote Universal Control or Universal Smart TV Remote App have ads?
Neither EzRemote Universal Control nor Universal Smart TV Remote App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EzRemote Universal Control or Universal Smart TV Remote App?
EzRemote Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, and Universal Smart TV Remote App every 3 months. Most recently, EzRemote Universal Control was updated on October 26, 2026 and Universal Smart TV Remote App on October 20, 2026.

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