Comparison

Viz vs Universal TV Remote™ Control

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

Head to head
About

Viz

Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a fast touchpad, keyboard, and saves your last remote for quick access. Enjoy an amazing design with an easy-to-use interface.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Touchpad and keyboard
  • Saves last remote
  • Easy interface
  • No installation required
Features
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This app meant to provide an easy control for remote models and smart cast : XRT140R XRT136 D24f-F1 D43f-F1 D50f-F And all of the standard and official ones 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 * FAST touch pad and keyboard for quick swipes and typing * AMAZING design with cool and easy interface Have questions? remote isn't working? Please feel free to contact us on admin@os-apps.com

About

Universal TV Remote™ Control

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily control all your smart TVs, including popular brands like Samsung, LG, Roku, and Fire TV, over Wi-Fi. Navigate channels, adjust volume, use voice search, and even type with a keyboard for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Universal TV control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Voice search for shows
  • On-screen keyboard
  • Volume and channel control
  • Turn TV on/off
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Can't find your remote again? Here is an easy way to find a replacement without leaving your home! Lost your TV remote control? Say goodbye to the hassle of searching for your remote. Try the easy TV Remote Control app! It support all the mainstream TV brands including Roku TV and Roku Sticks, LG, Vizio, Samsung, Fire TV and Firestick, Hisense, TCL and more. Just connect this Universal TV remote control app to your TV in the same Wi-Fi. And you can turn your TV on or off, change volume, find shows, and pick channels — just like a normal TV remote and more. Make your TV watching easy with this simple universal TV remote control app! Main Features of Universal TV Remote Control: Easy find: This TV remote control app finds all TVs on your Wi-Fi, making setup easy. Fast TV remote control: Our simple TV remote gives you quick TV control. Voice and on/off are in this TV remote app. Easy use for TV remote: Use the touch pad for easy TV control in simple universal TV remote control Keyboard: Type and search for shows fast in Roku remote control app Turn on/off your TV from your phone, enjoy easy TV use in TV remote control app Use your voice to find shows in our Universal TV remote app and use voice search. How to use TV Remote for Roku TV & Smart TV: Download the Roku Remote Control app. Pick a TV brand like Fire TV, Samsung, Roku, TCL, LG, Vizio, Hisense, etc. on the same Wi-Fi as the TV remote control. Tap to connect your TV to this Roku remote control app. Done! Your TV remote control app is ready. Control your TV easily with these steps using this Roku remote control app! TV remote easy control - For all TV brands ▸ TV Remote control for Roku TV ▸ Vizio Smart TV Remote - Vizio TV Remote ▸ Cast to TV, screen mirroring for TV ▸ Fire TV remote control & remote control for FireStick ▸ TV Remote control for Vizio ▸ TV Remote control for LG and Samsung ▸ TV Remote control for TV including TCL, LG, Hisense Universal TV remote stops typical remote problems like losing it or dead batteries, turning your phone into a simple, all-in-one universal TV remote control. Troubleshooting: - The Universal remote control app must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your smart TV. - If you experience connection issues with TV device, try reinstalling the Universal remote app and restarting your TV to fix common problems. Note on TV Remote: This TV remote control for all Smart TV app is NOT linked to any TV brand. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tv-remote-ios-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/tv-remote-ios-terms-of-use

Screenshots

Viz4 screens
Universal TV Remote™ Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Universal TV Remote™ Control at #63 against Viz's unranked. Viz's advantage is iOS requirement (13.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Viz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Universal TV Remote™ Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Viz against 4.7 for Universal TV Remote™ Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44K and 33K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Viz's written reviews are positive against 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Viz ships an update fortnightly, Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Viz versus Universal TV Remote™ Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVizUniversal TV Remote™ Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (44K ratings)4.7 (33K ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.3% of reviews48.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44K — better33K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#63 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB247 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOz ShabbatthSEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD

Customer experience

Viz

All ratings44,373 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive47.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative44.8%

Universal TV Remote™ Control

All ratings32,802 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews307 reviews
Positive48.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative46.6%

User reviews

Viz

From 44K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works reliably
  • 👍 Easy to set up
  • 👍 Variety of remote options
  • 👍 Convenient for lost remotes
  • 👍 Seamless connectivity

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Inconsistent connectivity
  • 📺 Some buttons/features don't work
  • 💰 Ads even after paid upgrade
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with clipboard access
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes

Universal TV Remote™ Control

From 33K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient for busy families
  • 💡 Works with multiple devices
  • 🚀 Responsive touch controls
  • 💡 Voice command feature

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Unclear cancellation process
  • 🐛 Disconnection issues
  • 💰 Misleading 'free' claims
  • 🔒 Aggressive upselling

Bugs and requests

Viz

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Navigation buttons not working properly
  • Inability to connect to specific devices
  • Unexpected app behavior after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable remote layout
  • Improved button responsiveness
  • Ability to control Bluetooth-only devices
  • Persistent connection when TV is off

Universal TV Remote™ Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Vibration instead of button response
  • Subscription ads pop up frequently

Requested features

3 requests
  • Volume control
  • Refresh button functionality
  • Microphone access without subscription

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Viz

One-time1
  • No Ads$3.99
5 purchases

Universal TV Remote™ Control

Subscriptions4
  • TV Remote Control Weekly V1$4.997 Days
  • Universal TV Remote Pro Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control Yearly V1$19.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Universal TV Remote Pro Yearly$28.991 Year
One-time1
  • Universal TV Remote Life Time$29.99

Questions

Is Viz free?
Viz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote™ Control free?
Universal TV Remote™ Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Viz or Universal TV Remote™ Control?
Universal TV Remote™ Control is rated higher. Viz averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Universal TV Remote™ Control averages 4.7 from 33K ratings.
Do Viz or Universal TV Remote™ Control have ads?
Both Viz and Universal TV Remote™ Control show ads.
Which is updated more often, Viz or Universal TV Remote™ Control?
Viz ships an update fortnightly, and Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, Viz was updated on October 19, 2026 and Universal TV Remote™ Control on October 20, 2026.

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