Comparison

Universal remote tv smart vs ProofShelf

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

ProofShelf

Features
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A recalled product can sit in your home for months without you knowing. ProofShelf is built to help prevent that. Add the products you own once, and ProofShelf can keep monitoring them for recalls in the background. When something in your inventory may be affected, ProofShelf can alert you so you can find out sooner and take action. You should not have to remember to search for recalls. You should not have to hope you see the right warning online. ProofShelf gives you an extra layer of protection by keeping watch over the products you already use every day. Add it once. ProofShelf keeps watch. Save your appliances, electronics, baby products, medications, vehicles, household products, and other important items. Add identifying information such as model numbers, serial numbers, UPCs, lot numbers, and product photos so ProofShelf has more information to compare when new recalls appear. Find out sooner Recall information changes over time. A product that has no known recall today could be affected by one announced months or years later. ProofShelf Premium continues monitoring your saved products so you do not have to keep checking them yourself. If ProofShelf finds a potential match, you can receive an alert and review the official recall information. Protect more than the product Keep receipts, warranties, manuals, purchase information, photos, and other important records attached to each item. If something goes wrong, the information you may need is already organized and ready. Keep proof ready Create Proof Packs containing product information and supporting records for recalls, warranty claims, returns, insurance matters, and other situations where documentation matters. Spend less time entering information AI-assisted capture can help extract useful details from product photos and receipts while allowing you to review the information before saving it. ProofShelf is designed for one simple purpose: Know what you own. Know when something may be wrong. Find out before a missed recall becomes a bigger problem. Add your products once and let ProofShelf keep watch. ProofShelf helps identify potential recall matches and does not guarantee detection of every recall. Always review the official recall notice and follow instructions from the responsible agency or manufacturer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Universal remote tv smart4 screens
ProofShelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ProofShelf at none against Universal remote tv smart's shown. ProofShelf also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and ProofShelf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, ProofShelf every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal remote tv smart versus ProofShelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal remote tv smartProofShelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (43K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings43K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB66 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developeryohan teixeiraMeridian Labs LLC Apps

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

ProofShelf

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
2 purchases

ProofShelf

Subscriptions2
  • ProofShelf Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • ProofShelf Premium Annual$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Universal remote tv smart free?
Universal remote tv smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProofShelf free?
ProofShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal remote tv smart or ProofShelf have ads?
Universal remote tv smart shows ads; ProofShelf does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal remote tv smart or ProofShelf?
Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, and ProofShelf every 8 days. Most recently, Universal remote tv smart was updated on October 16, 2026 and ProofShelf on October 3, 2026.

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