Comparison

Universal remote tv smart vs onboard App

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

Head to head
About

Universal remote tv smart

Control your smart TV from your iPhone using this virtual remote. It connects via Wi-Fi and supports major brands like Samsung, LG, and Sony, offering full remote functionality.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Supports major TV brands
  • Volume control
  • Channel changing
  • Navigation pad
  • Video playback controls
  • Menu and options access
Features
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This app is a virtual remote that allows you to control your Smart TV from your iPhone. works with Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic,TCL Roku,Roku sticks,Hitachi, Telefunken, Grundig, Continental Edison TV and more... To use this remote control, your iPhone must be on the same Wi-fi network as your TV. Detection of your TV will be automatic and depending on the model of your TV, you will have to accept the message that will appear on your TV screen. The app works through WIFI, so you do not have to be close to the TV to make it works. With a realistic design, you can use all the functions of the original remote control very easily. This app supports the most famous TV brands like Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart Tv and LG Web OS, Sony Bravia, Philips, Panasonic viera, Telefunken, Grundig, Hitachi and Continental Edison. We have integrated the most useful commands, the features are listed below: -Change the volume -Change the channel number -Use navigation pad -Video control (Play/Pause/Stop...) -Menu, Options, Info, Tools -Power off If you have any suggestions, feel free to contact us. Disclaimer: This application is not an official app of Samsung,LG,Sony,Philips,Panasonic,Telefunken,Grundig,Continental Edison nor are we affiliated with these company. SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: Yearly-Monthly-Weekly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy : https://www.universal-tvremote.com/privacy.html Terms of Use : https://www.universal-tvremote.com/terms.html

About

onboard App

Features
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onboard in your pocket - with the onboard app, you can access your HR software from anywhere. Access important information in your employee file quickly and easily, such as your employment contract and payrolls. Use the integrated messenger to get in touch with other people in your company. Personal details, documents, absences or shifts - with the onboard app, you always have everything to hand.

Screenshots

Universal remote tv smart4 screens
onboard App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: onboard App at none against Universal remote tv smart's 5. onboard App also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Universal remote tv smart sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. onboard App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, onboard App monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal remote tv smart versus onboard App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal remote tv smartonboard App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (43K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings43K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developeryohan teixeiraonboard Srl

Bugs and requests

Universal remote tv smart

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Fails to detect or connect to TV
  • Buttons/features not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to turn on TV without physical remote
  • Fewer ads in free version
  • More reliable TV connection

onboard App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Universal remote tv smart

Subscriptions3
  • Premium version$7.997 Days
  • Premium version$9.991 Month
  • Premium version$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads (Discount)$3.99
  • Remove Ads$16.99
None

onboard App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal remote tv smart free?
Universal remote tv smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is onboard App free?
onboard App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal remote tv smart or onboard App have ads?
Universal remote tv smart shows ads; onboard App does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal remote tv smart or onboard App?
Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, and onboard App monthly. Most recently, Universal remote tv smart was updated on November 1, 2026 and onboard App on October 10, 2026.

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