Comparison

TV Remote Controller vs Universal 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 Controller

Control your LG Smart TV with your phone. This app offers a touch pad, navigation, voice control, and media playback for webOS and Netcast models. Easily switch inputs, launch apps, and even turn your TV on and off.

Highlights
  • webOS and Netcast TV support
  • Touch, navigation, and number pads
  • Mouse control
  • Voice control
  • Media playback
  • App launching
  • Wake on LAN
Features
Currently charting
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=== THIS APP WORKS ONLY WITH WEBOS LG TVS === The best app for control your LG TV! LG TV Remote will control your big TV screen! Broaden your Smart TV experience with the LG TV Remote app. The remote control function enables you to operate the LG webOS and netcast TVs. Features: - Netcast and WebOS are supported - Three powerful pads: touch, navigation, numbers - Control mouse - Full VoiceControl support - Basic navigation like back, exit, ok - Mute and volume change (also by pressing on physical buttons of iPhone) - Media control: play/pause - Remote keyboard - Switch between tv inputs - 6 nice color themes (including 2 dark themes) - Search in google and kino.pub services - List apps and launch - Turn tv off - WOL(wake on lan) - Very quick reconnect - Clear and light design with few color themes - Auto pause when you answer to call (This feature unavailable in China region) - Extension for quick opening urls If you have any idea how to improve this app. Please contact me and I will try to add this functionality ;-) This app supports only LG webOS Smart TV released on and after 2014 and LG Netcast Smart TV released on and after 2012. You can use LG TV Remote after pairing your TV and mobile device on the same Wi-Fi network.

About

Universal TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs and streaming devices. Control volume, channels, navigation, and even cast media with ease. Enjoy a seamless entertainment experience without the need for physical remotes.

Highlights
  • Instant Wi-Fi TV detection
  • Full remote control functions
  • Smart touchpad navigation
  • Fast keyboard input
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Voice control commands
  • Xbox controller mode
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful universal TV remote and control all your Smart TVs and streaming devices in seconds. No more lost remotes, dead batteries, or complicated pairing codes. Universal TV Remote connects instantly and gives you fast, smooth, and reliable control over your entertainment—right from your phone. Whether you’re using Samsung, LG webOS, Roku, Fire TV, Sony, Philips, TCL, Hisense, Panasonic, or any popular Smart TV brand, this all-in-one TV remote app replaces every physical remote in your home. Why Universal TV Remote? • Instant Setup — Automatically detects TVs on your Wi-Fi network • Full Remote Control — Volume, channels, input, navigation, power & more • Smart Touchpad — Swipe, scroll & navigate like a modern smart controller • Fast Keyboard Input — Type on your TV instantly with your iPhone • Cast Photos & Videos — View your favorite moments on the big screen • Voice Control — Control your TV with simple voice commands • Xbox Controller Mode — Navigate and play with a phone-powered controller • Works With All Major Brands — Samsung, LG webOS, Roku TV, Fire TV, Sony, Android TV & more • Beautiful Themes — Customize your remote with clean, modern designs • Always With You — Your phone becomes the only remote you’ll ever need Enjoy a smoother, faster, smarter entertainment experience with one powerful TV remote app. Perfect for Every TV Setup Universal TV Remote supports all popular smart TVs and streaming devices, including: • Samsung • LG webOS • Sony & Sony Bravia • Roku Player / Roku TV • Amazon Fire TV • Android TV & Google TV • TCL, Hisense, Vizio, Philips, Panasonic & more If your TV and iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, you’re ready to go. No More Lost Remotes Control everything from one place: switch apps, adjust volume, launch streaming services, browse channels, cast media, and navigate menus with ease. Universal TV Remote makes everyday TV control simple, reliable, and frustration-free. Unlock Premium Features Start your 3-day free trial and enjoy full remote control with: • Advanced TV controls • Unlimited casting • Voice commands • All themes & customization • Priority support Subscription Plans: • Weekly Premium: $4.99/week (3-day free trial) • Yearly Premium: $39.00/year Important Notes Universal TV Remote is not an official app of Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Philips, Hisense, TCL, Vizio, or any other company mentioned. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV brand. Privacy & Terms Privacy Policy: https://thecrazythings.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://thecrazythings.com/terms.html Need help? Contact Support: support@thecrazythings.com

Screenshots

TV Remote Controller4 screens
Universal TV Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Universal TV Remote at Free against TV Remote Controller's $0.99. Universal TV Remote also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). TV Remote Controller's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On device support 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

Universal TV Remote is free to download; TV Remote Controller costs $0.99 up front. Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. TV Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Controller has 2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of TV Remote Controller's written reviews are positive against 100% of Universal TV Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Controller ships an update every 5 weeks, Universal TV Remote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
TV Remote Controller versus Universal TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ControllerUniversal TV Remote
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (2K ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews57.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#103 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexey SiginurAbdellah Moukarrame

Customer experience

TV Remote Controller

All ratings2,030 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews267 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative37.8%

Universal TV Remote

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

TV Remote Controller

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App gets stuck during connection attempts
  • Unexpected app crashes
  • Fails to detect LG TV on some networks

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add keyboard support
  • Implement TV power on/off functionality
  • Improve cursor/pointer responsiveness
  • Add channel list feature

Universal TV Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote Controller

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal TV Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Tv Remote Weekly Access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Tv Remote Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Tv remote Yearly Access$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote Controller free?
TV Remote Controller costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal TV Remote free?
Universal TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Controller or Universal TV Remote?
TV Remote Controller is rated higher. TV Remote Controller averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Universal TV Remote averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do TV Remote Controller or Universal TV Remote have ads?
Universal TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Controller or Universal TV Remote?
TV Remote Controller ships an update every 5 weeks, and Universal TV Remote every 3 days. Most recently, TV Remote Controller was updated on September 22, 2026 and Universal TV Remote on July 4, 2026.

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