Remote for Vizio · vs Universal Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Universal Remote
Easily control your smart TV from your iPhone. Adjust volume, switch channels, and launch streaming apps with a beautiful, fast interface. Connects automatically over Wi-Fi.
- Control smart TVs
- Adjust volume and channels
- Access streaming apps
- Launch channels directly
- Automatic Wi-Fi detection
- Fast response time
- Beautiful remote interface
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Our TV Remote Plus App allows you to easily control your smart TV. Whether you're watching a movie or catching up on your favorite show, our app makes it easy to adjust the volume, switch channels, and access streaming services. Simply connect your iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network as your smart TV and the app will automatically detect it. Then just click "connect" and you're all set. Key features: - Streaming apps can be viewed easily - Launch channels directly from the app - Very fast response time - The beautiful remote control interface - Automatically detects smart TVs on the same Wi-Fi network Subscription Terms: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - You can cancel your subscription here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - When purchasing a subscription, any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited. Read more about our terms and conditions here: Terms of Service: www.flywisemobile.com/terms Privacy Policy: www.flywisemobile.com/privacy If you have any questions or feedback, contact us at support@flywisemobile.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote at 4.6 against Remote for Vizio ·'s 3.6. Universal Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Remote for Vizio ·'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Remote for Vizio · sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 13K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 17% and 18% positive.
Remote for Vizio · ships an update every 3 months, Universal Remote every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.
| Parameter | Remote for Vizio · | Universal Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (15K ratings) | 4.6 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.4% of reviews | 17.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 13K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kraftwerk 9 Inc | Node Excellence |
Customer experience
Remote for Vizio ·
Universal Remote
User reviews
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
Universal Remote
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Seamless connection
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤔 Misleading about free features
- 💰 Expensive for a remote app
Bugs and requests
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
Universal Remote
Reported bugs
3 issues- App doesn't work as advertised
- Fails to connect to Roku devices
- Continues to charge even after cancellation
Requested features
2 requests- Support for more TV brands
- Free version with basic functionality
In-app purchases
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
Universal Remote
- TV Remote Premium 1 Week3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- TV Remote Premium 1 Week$6.997 Days
- TV Remote Premium 1 Week3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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- TV Remote Premium 1 Month$9.991 Month
- TV Remote Premium 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- TV Remote Premium Lifetime$19.99
- TV Remote Premium Lifetime$69.99
Questions
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