Comparison

TV Remote Universal vs Remote control for Sky

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote Universal

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app transforms your device into a universal remote, supporting major brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku. Enjoy seamless control over power, volume, channels, and smart TV features.

Highlights
  • Power ON / OFF
  • Volume control
  • Channel selection
  • Navigation pad
  • Media player functions
  • Smart TV features
Features
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Lost your remote again? Your iPhone just became the only one you need. TV Remote Universal turns your phone into a fast, reliable remote for almost any smart TV — no infrared, no extra hardware, no hunting through couch cushions. Connect over Wi-Fi and take control in seconds. ONE APP. EVERY TV IN YOUR HOME. CONTROL EVERYTHING Power, volume, channels, inputs, playback and a full navigation pad — every button of your physical remote, right on your screen. Everything responds instantly. TYPE INSTEAD OF PECKING Stop clicking letter-by-letter across an on-screen grid. Use your phone's keyboard to search shows, sign in to apps and enter passwords in a fraction of the time. SWIPE TO NAVIGATE A smooth touchpad lets you glide through menus with your thumb — faster and more natural than tapping arrow buttons. CONTROL BY VOICE Speak instead of scrolling. Use voice to search and navigate on supported TVs, hands-free. OPEN YOUR APPS IN ONE TAP Jump straight to your favorite streaming apps without scrolling through the home screen. WORKS WITH YOUR TV Compatible with Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Panasonic, RCA, Roku and Roku streaming sticks, Fire TV, Android TV and more. If it's a smart TV on your Wi-Fi, chances are we've got you covered. SET UP IN UNDER A MINUTE Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV and follow the on-screen steps. That's it — no pairing codes, no cables. WHY YOU'LL KEEP IT - Clean, responsive design that just works - No IR blaster required - Light and dark mode - Works on iPhone and iPad UPGRADE TO PREMIUM Go ad-free and unlock the full experience Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://realvision.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://realvision.app/terms-of-use/ Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Panasonic, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or any other TV brand mentioned. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

About

Remote control for Sky

Control your Sky devices with this third-party remote app. It offers a user-friendly interface and saves your last remote for quick access. Enjoy a seamless experience without installation.

Highlights
  • Saves last remote
  • Quick access
  • No installation required
  • Easy interface
  • User-friendly design
Features
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**DISCLAIMER This app is not the official Sky app. It was designed with care to try and bring Sky users an overall better experience Features: * Your last remote will be saved for quick and easy access next time you'll open the app * NO installation, just click and play * AMAZING design with cool & easy interface Have questions? remote isn't working? Please feel free to contact us on osfunapps@gmail.com

Screenshots

TV Remote Universal4 screens
Remote control for Sky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote control for Sky at 4.1 against TV Remote Universal's 3.4. Remote control for Sky also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 14%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). TV Remote Universal's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 32). On price, ads, 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. TV Remote Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Remote control for Sky sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote control for Sky holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal has 12K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of TV Remote Universal's written reviews are positive against 50% of Remote control for Sky's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote control for Sky every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TV Remote Universal versus Remote control for Sky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote UniversalRemote control for Sky
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (12K ratings)4.1 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.6% of reviews50.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better32
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1713.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReal Vision LtdOz Shabbatth

Customer experience

TV Remote Universal

All ratings11,742 ratings
Positive56.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative35.5%
Written reviews734 reviews
Positive13.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative83.5%

Remote control for Sky

All ratings32 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive50.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative37.8%

User reviews

TV Remote Universal

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Amazing
  • 👍 Good app
  • 🚀 Works great

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Mediocre, only works half the time
  • 🐛 Does not work
  • 🐛 Connection issues, won't connect or show available TV
  • 🐛 Reconnecting issues after disconnecting
  • 🔋 Too many ads, makes it unusable

Remote control for Sky

From 32 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup and installation process
  • 🎯 Works like the physical remote control
  • 💰 Free to download with optional ad removal
  • 🔌 No IR required, works over WiFi
  • ⚡ Quick response and minimal delay

Room to improve

  • 📺 Frequent intrusive advertisements
  • 🔌 Inconsistent connection issues
  • 🔄 App crashes and won't open after updates
  • 🔊 Volume button doesn't work
  • 💳 Ads persist even after paying for ad-free version

Bugs and requests

TV Remote Universal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to detect or connect to devices
  • Constant ads interrupt usage
  • Unreliable, frequently stops working

Requested features

2 requests
  • Better TV search and connection options
  • Improved stability and reliability

Remote control for Sky

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App won't open or crashes on launch after recent updates
  • Cannot find Sky Q box even when on same network
  • Manual IP address entry fails to connect
  • Up/Down buttons continuously repeat without stopping
  • Right arrow button doesn't work for channel navigation
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  • Volume control non-functional
  • App disconnects frequently from Sky box
  • Ads appear during fast-forward/rewind blocking playback
  • App freezes and locks up intermittently
  • Cannot delete app properly
  • Cookie consent requests overwhelming user experience
  • Purchase identifier error preventing ad-free purchase

Requested features

7 requests
  • Support for Sky Glass and Sky Stream devices
  • TV guide and Sky Planner integration
  • Voice control functionality
  • Improved ad placement to avoid blocking controls
  • Accessibility features for visually impaired users
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  • Simplified UI with fewer on-screen buttons
  • Better handling of network connectivity issues

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TV Remote Universal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium version$3.99
  • Lifetime Premium$34.99
1 purchases

Remote control for Sky

One-time1
  • No Ads$3.99

Questions

Is TV Remote Universal free?
TV Remote Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote control for Sky free?
Remote control for Sky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Universal or Remote control for Sky?
Remote control for Sky is rated higher. TV Remote Universal averages 3.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Remote control for Sky averages 4.1 from 32 ratings.
Do TV Remote Universal or Remote control for Sky have ads?
Both TV Remote Universal and Remote control for Sky show ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Universal or Remote control for Sky?
TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote control for Sky every 4 days. Most recently, TV Remote Universal was updated on October 16, 2026 and Remote control for Sky on October 14, 2026.

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