Comparison

Universal TV Remote · vs 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

TV Remote

Control your smart TV using your smartphone. This app supports numerous brands and models, consolidating multiple remotes into one device. Enjoy a simplified TV-watching experience.

Highlights
  • Smart TV control via phone
  • Supports wide range of brands
  • Eliminates need for multiple remotes
  • Easy TV-watching experience
  • Compatible with popular brands
Features
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With Universal Remote, you can control your Smart TV with just your phone! This versatile app supports a wide range of TV brands and models, eliminating the need for multiple remote controls.
 Download Universal Remote today and simplify your TV-watching experience! It works with the most popular brands: - LG - Roku - Samsung - Sony - Philips - Amazon Fire TV - Android TV & Google TV - Hisense - Vizio This application is an independent development, compatible with the mentioned brands or companies, but it is not officially related to or associated with them in any way. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zap.studio/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote ·4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote at every 3 days against Universal TV Remote ·'s fortnightly. TV Remote also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 34%). Universal TV Remote ·'s advantage is chart position (#21 vs #177) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Universal TV Remote · against 4.6 for TV Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 95K and 60K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Universal TV Remote ·'s written reviews are positive against 56% of TV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, TV Remote every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Universal TV Remote · versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote ·TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (95K ratings)4.6 (60K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.6% of reviews56.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings95K — better60K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#21 — better#177
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB63 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperKRAFTWERK 9 LTDZap Software Studio BV

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%

TV Remote

All ratings60,203 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews1,372 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative39.0%

User reviews

Universal TV Remote ·

From 95K 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

TV Remote

From 60K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful when remote is lost
  • 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
  • 🚀 Quick connection to TV

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with some TV models
  • 🐛 Keyboard not working on some TVs
  • 🐛 Disconnects frequently

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

TV Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App force closes when connecting to certain TVs
  • Volume controls not working on some TVs
  • Remote buttons not responding consistently

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to turn TV on/off
  • Improve keyboard functionality
  • Expand TV brand compatibility
  • Add option to save connected TV

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
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  • Year subscription3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Year$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime universal TV remote$14.99
3 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote · free?
Universal TV Remote · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote · or TV Remote?
TV Remote is rated higher. Universal TV Remote · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 95K ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.6 from 60K ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote · or TV Remote have ads?
Both Universal TV Remote · and TV Remote show ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote · or TV Remote?
Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, and TV Remote every 3 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote · was updated on November 7, 2026 and TV Remote on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Universal TV Remote · or TV Remote?
Universal TV Remote · currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and TV Remote at #177. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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