TV Remote Universal vs ALERTRACKER
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.
ALERTRACKER
Official fleet control application with international coverage. Monitor your fleet 24/7 with real-time tracking and management tools.
- Official fleet control
- International coverage
- 24/7 monitoring
- Real-time tracking
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Aplicación oficial para el control de flotas de ALERTRACKER, cobertura internacional durante las 24hs.-
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Universal at 3.4 against ALERTRACKER's 2.0. TV Remote Universal also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 1). ALERTRACKER's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. ALERTRACKER asks for nothing beyond the download.
TV Remote Universal holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal has 12K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of ALERTRACKER's.
TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, ALERTRACKER every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TV Remote Universal | ALERTRACKER |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (12K ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Real Vision Ltd | Global Open Data SAC |
Customer experience
TV Remote Universal
ALERTRACKER
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
ALERTRACKER
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
ALERTRACKER
No in-app purchases
Questions
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