Comparison

Notchr vs TV Remote Control, Universal

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

Head to head
About

Notchr

Features
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Notchr is for you if you do not like to share screenshots of iPhone X without the notch or rounded edges that are the particularity of the smartphone. By default, iPhone X screenshots are square, have no notch at the top and therefore a large empty space instead and they sometimes struggle to give a realistic idea of the interface in hand.

About

TV Remote Control, Universal

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control various TV brands, streaming devices, and media players with ease. Navigate, search, and cast content directly from your phone.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control over Wi-Fi
  • Smart TV brand compatibility
  • Fast navigation and keyboard input
  • Voice search support
  • Cast photos, videos, and music
  • Quick setup
Features
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TV Remote Control: Universal turns your iPhone into a powerful smart TV remote. Control your TV instantly when you’ve lost your remote or just want a faster, smarter way to navigate your screen. Whether you’re using a Fire TV, Samsung TV, LG Smart TV, Vizio, Roku, or Android TV, this universal TV remote app lets you manage everything from one place — no extra hardware needed. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: One Universal TV Remote - Control your Smart TV, streaming device, or media player using a single remote control app. Fast & Easy Navigation - Change channels, adjust volume, switch inputs, or open Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, and more with one tap. Smart Search - Type with your phone’s keyboard or use voice search to find movies and shows in seconds. Cast & Share Instantly - Cast photos, videos, and music from your phone directly to your TV — perfect for family nights and parties. Quick One-Minute Setup - Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network and start controlling your TV instantly. No codes. No pairing. SUPPORTED SMART TV BRANDS: • Fire TV • Samsung Smart TV • LG Smart TV • Vizio • Roku • Android TV • TCL • Sony • Hisense • Philips Works with most modern Smart TVs and streaming devices over Wi-Fi. KEY FEATURES: • Universal TV remote control over Wi-Fi • Automatically detects Smart TVs on the same network • Large touchpad for smooth navigation • Launch streaming apps directly • Fast keyboard input for search • Voice search support • Clean, easy-to-use interface PREMIUM FEATURES: Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features. Subscription Details: • Weekly subscription: $6.99 • Payment charged to iTunes Account at confirmation • Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in Account Settings DISCLAIMER: TV Remote Control: Universal is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, LG, Roku, Amazon, Google, or any other TV brands listed.

Screenshots

Notchr3 screens
TV Remote Control, Universal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notchr at none against TV Remote Control, Universal's 4. Notchr also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control, Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Notchr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Notchr versus TV Remote Control, Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotchrTV Remote Control, Universal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien KermarecMuzzammil Hameed

In-app purchases

None

Notchr

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TV Remote Control, Universal

Subscriptions4
  • TV Remote Offer$3.997 Days
  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • TV Remote Yearly Offer$44.991 Year
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  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Notchr free?
Notchr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote Control, Universal free?
TV Remote Control, Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notchr or TV Remote Control, Universal have ads?
Neither Notchr nor TV Remote Control, Universal shows ads.

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