Comparison

Remote Plus 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
About

Remote Plus

Enhance your streaming device experience with a dedicated accessory. Locate a lost remote with sound and light, enjoy private listening with headphones, and use the LED to see buttons in the dark.

Highlights
  • Remote Finder beep and flash
  • Private listening with headphones
  • LED button illumination
  • Accessory integration
Features
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Use this app with Remote Plus accessory for Your Streaming Device. Remote Plus accessory adds the following features to your Streaming Device : · Remote Finder beeps and flashes to help you find a misplaced remote · Private listening lets you use wired headphones · LED to illuminate remotes buttons

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Remote Plus2 screens
Universal TV Remote Control #4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control # at 4.3 against Remote Plus's 3.1. Universal TV Remote Control # also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 43%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 24). Remote Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Remote Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV Remote Control # holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control # has 1.3K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Remote Plus's written reviews are positive against 75% of Universal TV Remote Control #'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Plus ships an update every 4 days, Universal TV Remote Control # every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Remote Plus versus Universal TV Remote Control #: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote PlusUniversal TV Remote Control #
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (24 ratings)4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews74.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings241.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThird Reality, IncRemote Sunrise LTD

Customer experience

Remote Plus

All ratings22 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

Universal TV Remote Control #

All ratings1,255 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative15.1%
Written reviews945 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative20.5%

Bugs and requests

Remote Plus

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

None

Remote Plus

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control #

Subscriptions5
  • Unlock All Features7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote - 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Universal TV Remote - 1 year$9.991 Year
Show 2 more
  • Universal TV Remote - 1 month$9.991 Month
  • Smart TV Remote - 1 year$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Universal TV Remote - lifetime$1.99
  • Universal TV Remote - lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Remote Plus free?
Remote Plus 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.
Which has better reviews, Remote Plus or Universal TV Remote Control #?
Universal TV Remote Control # is rated higher. Remote Plus averages 3.1 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control # averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Remote Plus or Universal TV Remote Control # have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control # shows ads; Remote Plus does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Plus or Universal TV Remote Control #?
Remote Plus ships an update every 4 days, and Universal TV Remote Control # every 5 days. Most recently, Remote Plus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control # on October 23, 2026.

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