# Viz vs Universal TV Remote™ Control

The clearest difference is chart position: Universal TV Remote™ Control at #75 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.

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.

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 — 45K 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.

Viz ships an update fortnightly, Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Viz | Universal TV Remote™ Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viz-smart-tv-remote-control/id1454708664/reviews) | **[4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 33K |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews | **48.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#75** |
| Size | 97 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Oz Shabbatth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451079365) | [SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459370949) |

## What reviewers say

### Viz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viz-smart-tv-remote-control/id1454708664)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Navigation buttons not working properly
- Inability to connect to specific devices
- Unexpected app behavior after updates

**Requested features**

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


### Universal TV Remote™ Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Free · Utilities, #87 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Control Weekly V1 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Pro Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Yearly V1 | $19.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Pro Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Life Time | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Vibration instead of button response
- Subscription ads pop up frequently

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Refresh button functionality
- Microphone access without subscription


## Frequently asked 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 45K 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 20, 2026 and Universal TV Remote™ Control on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*