Comparison

Blux Control 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

Universal TV Remote Control

Supports 100+ TV brands

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 3.64.1K ratingsView app →

About

Blux Control

Features

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Luxon Blux Control Setup and control Luxon Mesh Light Bulbs and control modules Features: Add & Remove Devices Add & Remove Groups Add & Remove Colour Presets

About

Universal TV Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal TV remote. Easily control over 100 TV brands without needing your physical remote or dealing with battery issues. Enjoy fast setup and intuitive controls for all your entertainment needs.

Highlights

Control 100+ TV brands
Wi-Fi connectivity
Automatic TV discovery
Power, volume, input controls
App access and media playback
Navigation and directional controls

Features

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Want to use or Turn Your iPhone Into a Universal TV Remote? Lost your TV remote or tired of battery issues? Control your TV directly from your iPhone with ease — no physical remote needed. **Fast & Simple Setup** - Connect your iPhone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network - Automatic discovery lists your TVs instantly - Start controlling immediately — no pairing codes required **Intuitive TV Controls** - Power on/off, Mute & Volume - Input selection, Home & Menu navigation - Access apps installed on your TV - Channel Up/Down, Media Playback (Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forward) - Directional navigation: Up, Down, Left, Right ** Works With All TV Brands** Top Brands: Samsung TV Remote, LG, Sony, TCL TV Remote, Roku, Fire TV Remote, Vizio Other Brands: RCA TV Remote, Element, Sceptre TV Remote, Insignia, Toshiba, Hisense TV, Sharp, Panasonic, Philips TV Remote, Skyworth, Onn, Sanyo TV Remote, Westinghouse and Android TV Remote. Supports TVs running Roku OS, Fire TV OS, Android TV OS, Samsung Tizen OS, Viziacast OS, Vidaa OS. No matter the brand, the Universal TV Remote app simplifies your entertainment experience. ** Continuous Updates & Support** - New brands and features added regularly - Dedicated support team ready to help with any issues ** Disclaimer** Codematics is not affiliated with Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, or any other TV brand. This app is not an official product of any brand. Download now and turn your iPhone into a Universal TV Remote for all your devices! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Blux Control2 screens

Universal TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blux Control at none against Universal TV Remote Control's 5. Blux Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Universal TV Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 20 months). On price and 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

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Blux Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blux Control ships an update every 20 months, Universal TV Remote Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level

Blux Control versus Universal TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Blux Control	Universal TV Remote Control
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	3.6 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	65.1% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	4.1K — better
Update frequency	Every 20 months	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	9.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	26 MB	24 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Dave Pang	Codematics Services

Bugs and requests

Blux Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Universal TV Remote Control

Reported bugs

3 issues

Frequent crashes
Buttons don't respond
Incompatible with certain TV models

Requested features

3 requests

Support for more TV brands
Bluetooth connectivity
Ad-free version

In-app purchases

None

Blux Control

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3

Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
Yearly Subscription$89.991 Year

One-time2

Remove Full Screen Ads$24.99
Ad Free Version$99.99

Questions

Is Blux Control free?

Blux Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Universal TV Remote Control free?

Universal TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Blux Control or Universal TV Remote Control have ads?

Universal TV Remote Control shows ads; Blux Control does not.

Which is updated more often, Blux Control or Universal TV Remote Control?

Blux Control ships an update every 20 months, and Universal TV Remote Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, Blux Control was updated on October 13, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control on October 19, 2026.