Comparison

TV Remote Universal 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

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

TV Remote

Control your Roku device with your phone. Navigate menus, adjust volume, and use a keyboard for text input. Stream content and mirror your screen with an intuitive interface. Connect via Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Roku mobile remote control
  • Text input via keyboard
  • Volume and channel adjustment
  • Navigation with arrow keys/sliding keyboard
  • Screen mirroring (video, photo, music)
Features
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This is a Roku mobile TV remote control. The interface in the application is intuitive, with no buttons stacking or complicated settings. Whether you're watching movies, listening to music, or projecting screens, it's easier to get rid of the hassle of finding the remote control and enjoy your Roku even more. All you need to do is connect your mobile device and Roku to the same Wi-Fi network and you're ready to go. FEATURES - Convenient mobile remote control for your Roku device - Use the keyboard to enter text quickly - Simple interface, easy and fast to use - Adjust volume and switch TV channels on Roku TV - Use the arrow keys or the sliding keyboard to navigate - Mirror projection, video projection, photo projection, music projection If you have any questions and suggestions in the process of using, please feel free to give us feedback in the App. Information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription. - You can get unlimited access to all the Pro functions. - Subscription periods are 1 month or 1 week. Every 1 month or 1 week your subscription renews. - 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. - Privacy Policy : https://fix.mochawhite.com/web/remote/PrivacyPolicy - Terms of Service : https://fix.mochawhite.com/web/remote/UserAgreement

Screenshots

TV Remote Universal4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 100% against TV Remote Universal's 14%. TV Remote also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17). TV Remote Universal's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 173) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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 TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal has 12K ratings behind it against 173, 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 100% of TV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TV Remote Universal versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote UniversalTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (12K ratings)4.3 (173 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better173
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1711.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReal Vision Ltd欣 骆

Customer experience

TV Remote Universal

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

TV Remote

All ratings166 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

TV Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
2 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly VIP$4.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote Universal free?
TV Remote Universal 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, TV Remote Universal or TV Remote?
TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote Universal averages 3.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.3 from 173 ratings.
Do TV Remote Universal or TV Remote have ads?
Both TV Remote Universal and TV Remote show ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Universal or TV Remote?
TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote every 2 months. Most recently, TV Remote Universal was updated on October 27, 2026 and TV Remote on October 25, 2026.

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