TV Remote Universal vs Remote for Vizio ·
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Power ON / OFF
- Volume control
- Channel selection
- Navigation pad
- Media player functions
- Smart TV 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.
Remote for Vizio ·
Control your Vizio SmartCast TV with your iPhone. This app offers a full remote experience with a touchpad, keyboard, and automatic connection. It's a convenient replacement for a lost or broken physical remote.
- Full Vizio Smart TV remote functionality
- Large touchpad for navigation
- Integrated keyboard
- Automatic device connection
- Menu and content navigation
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TV Remote for Vizio is designed specifically to control Vizio SmartCast TVs. Just connect an iPhone and a TV to the same Wi-Fi network and you will be able to control the TV using a mobile device after a simple pairing routine. The app features all the necessary buttons. You no longer have to look for your TV remote control or buy a new one in order to replace the one broken down. Key features: - Fully functional remote control for Vizio Smart TV; - A large touchpad for convenient menu and content navigation; - Keyboard; - Automatic connection to a device; Compatibility: Smart TV Remote for Vizio is not compatible with Vizio SmartCast TVs released before 2016 and with legacy Vizio Internet Apps Smart TVs. Premium Subscription User can subscribe for unlimited access to Premium features. Subscribed users have unlimited use of the Interaction tab without ads. This app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription: 1 week with a 3-days free trial period. Subscription is from $2.99 weekly. 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 current trial/subscription period expires, user will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. After subscription expires, user will no longer be able to use Interaction tab. 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/privacyus Disclaimer: Kraftwerk 9, Inc is not an affiliated entity of Vizio Inc, and Smart TV Remote application is not an official product of Vizio.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote Universal at every 3 weeks against Remote for Vizio ·'s every 3 months. Remote for Vizio ·'s advantage is rating (3.6 vs 3.4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. TV Remote Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Remote for Vizio · sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Remote for Vizio · holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 15K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of TV Remote Universal's written reviews are positive against 17% of Remote for Vizio ·'s.
TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote for Vizio · every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.
| Parameter | TV Remote Universal | Remote for Vizio · |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (12K ratings) | 3.6 (15K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | 17.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12K | 15K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Real Vision Ltd | Kraftwerk 9 Inc |
Customer experience
TV Remote Universal
Remote for Vizio ·
User reviews
TV Remote Universal
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat 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 for Vizio ·
From 15K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works fine
- 🚀 Quick and easy setup
- 🚀 Responsive and user-friendly
- 🚀 Fantastic alternative to Vizio remote
Room to improve
- 🐛 Does not connect to Vizio TV
- 🐛 Requires WiFi, but can't connect without a remote
- 🐛 Paid features don't work as expected
- 🐛 Restore purchases don't work
- 🐛 Unresponsive and buggy
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 for Vizio ·
Reported bugs
4 issues- Doesn't locate or connect to TV
- Paid features not working as advertised
- Restore purchases not functioning
- Frequent crashes and freezes
Requested features
4 requests- Add up/down/left/right arrows for navigation
- Improve connectivity and compatibility with Vizio TVs
- Provide better customer support and address issues
- Offer a more transparent and fair pricing model
In-app purchases
TV Remote Universal
- Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
- Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Premium version$3.99
- Lifetime Premium$34.99
Remote for Vizio ·
- Premium weekly subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly premium subscription$6.991 Month
- Year pro version$19.991 Year
- Lifetime premium remote$14.99
Questions
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