Comparison

Universal TV Remote · vs Universal TV Remote ◆

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

Head to head
About

Universal TV Remote ·

Control your smart TV with your phone. Navigate menus, use a touchpad, and access basic functions for hundreds of TV models. Requires initial setup with a physical remote for some features.

Highlights
  • Smart TV control
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Supports hundreds of models
  • Wake-on-LAN function
  • Basic free controls
  • Premium features
Features
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Universal Remote supports hundreds of models with various operating systems and screen resolutions, ranging from basic models no longer in manufacture to 2021 novelties with the most powerful hardware. The remote differs depending on not only the Smart TV manufacturer but also the type of operating system. Touchpad Instead of Buttons. We are confident that navigation with swipe gestures is much more convenient than by pressing regular "down" or "right" buttons, not distracting you from the most important thing: searching for your favorite movie or series on the TV. Still Can’t Turn the TV On? In a word, you can, but under one condition. Most new Smart TV models support the Wake-on-LAN function. It is possible only if you had already been connected to the TV earlier. Therefore, when using the application for the first time, you will need a hardware remote control. After that, you can use your Universal Remote. Premium Subscription You can subscribe for unlimited access to Premium features. Subscription is $19.99 yearly. Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in USD. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. For details please visit the link https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. After your subscription expires, you will no longer be able to use pictures marked as Premium. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://kraftwerk9.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://kraftwerk9.com/privacy

About

Universal TV Remote ◆

Control your smart TV using your iPhone or iPad. Connect to the same WiFi network for automatic detection and use features like a built-in keyboard, voice commands, and media casting. Offers a fully functional remote experience with motion control and Apple Watch support.

Highlights
  • Fully functional remote control
  • Built-in keyboard for searches
  • Mouse Air motion control
  • Voice commands
  • Cast photos, videos, and audios
  • Apple Watch and Widgets support
Features
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Universal TV Remote ◆ is an application that allows you to control your TV instead of using your physical remote.  Connect your iPhone / iPad to the same WiFi network as your TV device and application will automatically detect the device to control. Features: ◆ Fully functional remote control. ◆ Built-in keyboard to facilitate searches. ◆ Use navigation pad for convenient menu and quick navigation/typing on web application ◆ Automatic connection to a device. ◆ Mouse Air : Your TV are able to receive input information from the motion of your phone. ◆ Voice commands : You are able to use voice to control your TV ◆ Support Apple Watch and Widgets ◆ Cast Photos/Videos/Audios to your TV. ◆ Power off/on, or adjust volume up/down ◆ Full iOS 13 and iPhone XR / XS / XS Max / 11 / 11 Pro support ◆ Frequently update to support more new TV models Please contact us if you're having any issues in using the app. We do our best to make everyone using our app happily. You can use the feedback form in the app to send us feedback of any kind, we take every single one into consideration. UPGRADE TV REMOTE SUBSCRIPTION • You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features within Universal TV Remote ◆ . • Subscriptions are billed weekly at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription Universal TV Remote ◆ also offers a Lifetime subscription with unlimited access to the Universal TV Remote forever. By using Universal TV Remote, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://vietphaptravelvn.com/privacy/ https://vietphaptravelvn.com/terms/

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote ·4 screens
Universal TV Remote ◆3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal TV Remote · at free with in-app purchases against Universal TV Remote ◆'s subscription. Universal TV Remote · also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (34% vs 17%). Universal TV Remote ◆'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 TV Remote · sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote ◆ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV Remote · holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote · has 96K ratings behind it against 8.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Universal TV Remote ·'s written reviews are positive against 17% of Universal TV Remote ◆'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, Universal TV Remote ◆ every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Universal TV Remote · versus Universal TV Remote ◆: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote ·Universal TV Remote ◆
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (96K ratings) — better4.1 (8.4K ratings)
Positive reviews33.6% of reviews — better16.9% of reviews
Number of ratings96K — better8.4K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#12 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB29 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperKRAFTWERK 9 LTDVinh Nguyen

Customer experience

Universal TV Remote ·

All ratings95,326 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews1,266 reviews
Positive33.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative60.8%

Universal TV Remote ◆

All ratings8,432 ratings
Positive76.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative20.6%
Written reviews514 reviews
Positive16.9%
Neutral0.8%
Negative82.3%

User reviews

Universal TV Remote ·

From 96K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful when remote is lost
  • 🚀 Connects easily
  • 👍 Provides basic TV controls for free

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 💸 Paywall for advanced features
  • 📺 Doesn't work with all TV models
  • 📢 Excessive ads
  • 🔌 Requires TV remote for initial setup

Universal TV Remote ◆

From 8.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works with TVs
  • 👍 Apple Watch compatible
  • ⭐️ Great app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 💰 Requires subscription
  • 🔍 Difficult to use
  • 🤖 Buggy
  • 🚫 Doesn't connect to TV

Bugs and requests

Universal TV Remote ·

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't detect TV
  • Frequent disconnections
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Billing issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Volume control
  • More TV button options
  • Tutorials or instructions
  • Ability to save TV connections

Universal TV Remote ◆

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't recognize subscription
  • Keeps asking to upgrade
  • Crashes frequently

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add Back and Home buttons to Apple Watch app
  • Improve TV compatibility

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Universal TV Remote ·

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly universal TV remote3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly universal TV remote3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly universal TV remote3 Days trial$6.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Year subscription3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Year$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime universal TV remote$14.99
3 purchases

Universal TV Remote ◆

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Upgrade TV Remote3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote · free?
Universal TV Remote · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote ◆ free?
Universal TV Remote ◆ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote · or Universal TV Remote ◆?
Universal TV Remote · is rated higher. Universal TV Remote · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while Universal TV Remote ◆ averages 4.1 from 8.4K ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote · or Universal TV Remote ◆ have ads?
Universal TV Remote · shows ads; Universal TV Remote ◆ does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote · or Universal TV Remote ◆?
Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, and Universal TV Remote ◆ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote · was updated on November 9, 2026 and Universal TV Remote ◆ on November 9, 2026.

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