Comparison

Universal remote tv smart vs DIY Toolbox

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

DIY Toolbox

Plan and manage home renovation and DIY projects from start to finish. Calculate material costs, track budgets, organize tasks, and store measurements and receipts in one convenient place.

Highlights
  • Project budgeting and task management
  • Material cost calculation
  • Room measurements and templates
  • Unit conversion and angle calculations
  • Premium calculators for various materials
  • Cut optimization and photo measurements
Features
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Plan renovations and DIY projects from the first idea to the shopping list. Calculate materials, manage your budget and keep tasks, measurements and receipts in one place. Core features: - Project budgets, tasks, notes and shopping lists - Room measurements, leftover materials and project templates - Area, room, paint, tile and electricity cost calculators - Unit conversion, slopes and angles More with Premium: - 8 additional calculators: wallpaper, flooring, concrete, bulk materials, trim, screws, stairs and roof area - Cut optimization for timber and panels - Wall plug finder and drill bit finder - Spirit level with calibration - Photo measurements with manual dimension lines and notes - Electrical helper for watts, volts and amps - Advanced project cost planning for materials, tools and rentals - PDF project reports with project photos - Export shopping lists as CSV - Export projects as text and duplicate them as independent copies Some advanced features require the optional one-time Premium purchase. Purchases can be restored. No account is required. Project amounts remain in EUR. All calculations and recommendations are non-binding guidance only. Material properties, manufacturer instructions, site conditions, local regulations and safety requirements may vary. Check all results before carrying out work and consult a qualified professional for safety-critical tasks.

Screenshots

Universal remote tv smart4 screens
DIY Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DIY Toolbox at 100% against Universal remote tv smart's 22%. DIY Toolbox also leads on ads (none vs shown). Universal remote tv smart's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 DIY Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, DIY Toolbox every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Universal remote tv smart versus DIY Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal remote tv smartDIY Toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (43K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryohan teixeiraDominik Gausmann

Customer experience

Universal remote tv smart

All ratings42,731 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews1,379 reviews
Positive22.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative71.5%

DIY Toolbox

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

DIY Toolbox

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
1 purchases

DIY Toolbox

One-time1
  • Heimwerker Toolbox Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Universal remote tv smart free?
Universal remote tv smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DIY Toolbox free?
DIY Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal remote tv smart or DIY Toolbox have ads?
Universal remote tv smart shows ads; DIY Toolbox does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal remote tv smart or DIY Toolbox?
Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, and DIY Toolbox every 6 weeks. Most recently, Universal remote tv smart was updated on October 30, 2026 and DIY Toolbox on October 25, 2026.

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