Comparison

Владлинк Пульт vs Universal Remote

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

Head to head
About

Владлинк Пульт

Control your "Vladlink" media center with your smartphone. Easily manage channels, playback, and search for content, including YouTube videos. Enjoy a more convenient interactive TV experience.

Highlights
  • Voice control for search and playback
  • Media center power and volume control
  • Playback management
  • View movie details and cast
  • YouTube search and launch
  • Access viewing history and favorites
Features
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«Владлинк Пульт» – приложение для управления медиацентром от «Владлинк». Просмотр Интерактивного телевидения стал еще удобнее! Возможности приложения: * голосовое управление для поиска и запуска каналов, телепередач и фильмов; * управление медиацентром: включение и отключение, регулировка громкости; * управление воспроизведением фильмов, телепередач и каналов; * просмотр описания фильмов, актеров и режиссеров; * поиск и запуск роликов в YouTube на медиацентре; * доступ к истории просмотров и избранным фильмам и телеканалам Начать использовать приложение очень просто: * подключите медиацентр и смартфон к одному Wi-Fi роутеру; * включите медиацентр с физического пульта; * откройте приложение «Владлинк Пульт» смартфоне, выберите нужный медиацентр в нижней шторке и подключитесь к нему. Готово! Вы восхитительны! После настройки вы можете пользоваться всеми функциями управления медиацентром на смартфоне. Приятного пользования! Появились вопросы или предложения? Обратитесь по адресу smm@vladlink.ru, чтобы связаться с нами.

About

Universal Remote

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote. Easily control volume, channels, power, and more for compatible Samsung and LG smart TVs over your WiFi network. Offers premium features through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Control smart TVs from your phone
  • WiFi network connection
  • Volume, channel, power control
  • Source and smart function control
  • Compatible with Samsung and LG TVs
Features
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Ξ Use your Phone to control your Smart TV easily. Ξ Compatible with Samsung, LG, and other Smart TV brands coming soon... "Control your Smart TV directly from your device! " Key Features: - Fully functional free virtual TV Remote control - Connect to your Smart TV on your WiFi Network - Control your TV: volume, source, power, channel, smart... Samsung Compatibility: C Series (2010), D Series (2011), E Series (2012), F Series (2013), H Series (2014), J Series (2015), K Series (2016), Q-M Series(2017), Q-N Series (2018) and R Series (2019). LG Compatibility: All WebOS TV series DISCLAIMER This app is not an official Samsung or LG product. We are not affiliated with the company Samsung or LG. SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: weekly and yearly - 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://planecubes.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://planecubes.com/terms/

Screenshots

Владлинк Пульт4 screens
Universal Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Владлинк Пульт at none against Universal Remote's 4. Владлинк Пульт also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). Universal Remote's advantage is review sentiment (18% vs 4%). On price, update cadence 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. Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Владлинк Пульт asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Владлинк Пульт ships an update monthly, Universal Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Владлинк Пульт versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterВладлинк ПультUniversal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.0% of reviews17.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—13K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperВладлинкPlane Cubes

Customer experience

Владлинк Пульт

Written reviews50 reviews
Positive4.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative84.0%

Universal Remote

All ratings12,865 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews461 reviews
Positive17.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative80.3%

Bugs and requests

Владлинк Пульт

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Universal Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App keeps disconnecting from TV
  • Doesn't recognize TV or remote commands
  • Crashes or freezes during use

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add keyboard and mouse support for TV browser
  • Improve compatibility with more TV models
  • Provide better troubleshooting and support options

In-app purchases

None

Владлинк Пульт

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Start Free Trial3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Pro Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Pro Year$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Go Pro Universal Remote TV$9.99

Questions

Is Владлинк Пульт free?
Владлинк Пульт is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Владлинк Пульт or Universal Remote have ads?
Universal Remote shows ads; Владлинк Пульт does not.
Which is updated more often, Владлинк Пульт or Universal Remote?
Владлинк Пульт ships an update monthly, and Universal Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Владлинк Пульт was updated on November 6, 2026 and Universal Remote on November 11, 2026.

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