Remote control for Sony vs Universal TV Remote™ Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remote control for Sony
This app provides a user-friendly interface to control Sony devices. It offers a saved remote for quick access, a fast touchpad, and a keyboard for easy navigation and typing. The design is intuitive and easy to use.
- Saved remote for quick access
- Fast touchpad control
- Integrated keyboard for typing
- Easy-to-use interface
- No installation required
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**DISCLAIMER This app is not the official Sony app. It was designed with care to try and bring Sony users an overall better experience 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 support@os-apps.com
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.
- 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Remote control for Sony at none against Universal TV Remote™ Control's shown. Remote control for Sony also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). Universal TV Remote™ Control's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 33%) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Remote control for Sony 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 Remote control for Sony against 4.7 for Universal TV Remote™ Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.7K and 32K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Remote control for Sony's written reviews are positive against 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's.
Remote control for Sony ships an update weekly, Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote control for Sony | Universal TV Remote™ Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7.7K ratings) | 4.7 (32K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.7% of reviews | 49.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.7K | 32K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #62 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 247 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Oz Shabbatth | SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD |
Customer experience
Remote control for Sony
Universal TV Remote™ Control
User reviews
Remote control for Sony
From 7.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive
- 👍 Convenient temporary fix
- 👍 Useful when remote is lost
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 📺 Limited functionality
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🤖 Compatibility problems
Universal TV Remote™ Control
From 32K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Remote control for Sony
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent crashes
- Connection failures
- Unresponsive buttons
- Sync issues after updates
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Multi-TV support
- Ability to turn TV on/off
- Customizable button layout
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
Remote control for Sony
- No Ads$3.99
Universal TV Remote™ Control
- 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
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- Universal TV Remote Pro Yearly$28.991 Year
- Universal TV Remote Life Time$29.99
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