Dromote vs Universal TV Remote Control #
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dromote
Control your Android-powered Smart TV or media player from your iPhone. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi for a seamless pairing experience. Enjoy a fully functional remote with a large touchpad and organized buttons.
- Fully functional remote control
- Large touchpad for navigation
- Function-grouped buttons
- Automatic device connection
- Premium subscription for unlimited access
- 3-day free trial for premium
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This application allows you to control Smart TV's with Android OS. Just connect an iPhone and a TV or media player to the same Wi-Fi network and you will be able to control it using a mobile device after a simple pairing routine. Key features: - Fully functional remote control; - A large touchpad for content navigation; - Buttons are grouped function-wise; - Automatic connection to a device; Premium Subscription User can subscribe for unlimited access to Premium features. Subscribed users have unlimited use of the Interaction tab without ads. This app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription: 1 week with a 3-days free trial period. Subscription is from $2.99 weekly. Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in USD. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. For details please visit the link https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When current trial/subscription period expires, user will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. After subscription expires, user will no longer be able to use Interaction tab. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://kraftwerk9.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://kraftwerk9.com/privacy
Universal TV Remote Control #
Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Control power, volume, navigation, and apps across a wide range of brands. Enjoy faster text input and touchpad control, all without needing your physical remote.
- Full-featured remote control (power, volume, navigation)
- Launch apps directly on supported TVs
- Text input via iPhone keyboard
- Touchpad navigation
- Control from Apple Watch and Home Screen widgets
- Supports multiple TV brands and streaming devices
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Can't find the remote? Use your iPhone or iPad to control a compatible TV over WiFi. Start with free basic remote buttons, with companion controls on Apple Watch and Mac. CHECK COMPATIBILITY Supports compatible Apple TV, Samsung, LG, Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV, Roku, Hisense and Vizio devices. Experimental support is also available for compatible Philips, Sony and Panasonic TVs, depending on model and firmware. Your phone and TV must be on the same local network. Pairing or enabling network control on your TV may be required. Available buttons and features vary by model. FREE EVERYDAY CONTROL Use the basic keypad for volume, channels, navigation and playback where supported. Basic Apple Watch and widget buttons are also free. Save multiple TVs and organize them by room. TYPE, TAP AND WATCH Premium unlocks keyboard input, app launching, input switching, keypad customization, extended Apple Watch controls and additional Siri Shortcuts on supported devices. Touchpad navigation is available on supported Apple TV, Samsung and LG devices. DIRECT CONNECTION Remote commands are sent over your local network. No TV account is required. IN-APP PURCHASES Choose a lifetime purchase or an auto-renewing subscription where offered. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. DISCLAIMER This is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Apple Inc., Samsung, LG, Google, Amazon, Roku, Hisense, Vizio or any other TV or device manufacturer. Product names, logos and brands belong to their owners and are used only to indicate compatibility. Privacy Policy: https://www.rs.ltd/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.rs.ltd/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal TV Remote Control # at 75% against Dromote's 0%. Universal TV Remote Control # also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 26). Dromote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.3 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Dromote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control # sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Universal TV Remote Control # holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control # has 1.3K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Dromote's written reviews are positive against 75% of Universal TV Remote Control #'s.
Dromote ships an update every 5 months, Universal TV Remote Control # every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dromote | Universal TV Remote Control # |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (26 ratings) | 4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 74.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kraftwerk 9 Inc | Remote Sunrise LTD |
Customer experience
Dromote
Universal TV Remote Control #
Bugs and requests
Dromote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Universal TV Remote Control #
Reported bugs
3 issues- Fails to connect to some TV models
- Loses connection randomly
- Volume controls not working properly
Requested features
5 requests- Add more TV brand support
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Customize button layout and colors
- Implement voice control
- Add keyboard functionality
In-app purchases
Dromote
- Week Premium Remote3 Days trial$2.997 Days
Universal TV Remote Control #
- Unlock All Features7 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Smart TV Remote - 1 month$3.991 Month
- Universal TV Remote - 1 year$9.991 Year
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- Universal TV Remote - 1 month$9.991 Month
- Smart TV Remote - 1 year$19.991 Year
- Universal TV Remote - lifetime$1.99
- Universal TV Remote - lifetime$4.99
Questions
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