Comparison

Universal Remote vs TV Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Universal Remote

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote. Easily control volume, channels, power, and more for compatible Samsung and LG smart TVs over your WiFi network. Offers premium features through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Control smart TVs from your phone
  • WiFi network connection
  • Volume, channel, power control
  • Source and smart function control
  • Compatible with Samsung and LG TVs
Features
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Ξ Use your Phone to control your Smart TV easily. Ξ Compatible with Samsung, LG, and other Smart TV brands coming soon... "Control your Smart TV directly from your device! " Key Features: - Fully functional free virtual TV Remote control - Connect to your Smart TV on your WiFi Network - Control your TV: volume, source, power, channel, smart... Samsung Compatibility: C Series (2010), D Series (2011), E Series (2012), F Series (2013), H Series (2014), J Series (2015), K Series (2016), Q-M Series(2017), Q-N Series (2018) and R Series (2019). LG Compatibility: All WebOS TV series DISCLAIMER This app is not an official Samsung or LG product. We are not affiliated with the company Samsung or LG. SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: weekly and yearly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://planecubes.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://planecubes.com/terms/

About

TV Remote

Control your smart TV directly from your phone. Connect via WIFI to manage volume, channels, and navigation with a touchpad and keyboard. Supports major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG.

Highlights
  • WIFI TV connection
  • Smart TV detection
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Keyboard input
  • Channel launching
  • Voice search
Features
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TV Remote is the ultimate solution for controlling your Smart TV from the comfort of your phone. With its easy-to-use interface and compatibility with various TV brands such as Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, FireTV, AndroidTV, Vizio, and Hisense, this app lets you take charge of your TV viewing experience. You can connect your device to your TV via WIFI, and enjoy full control of your TV functions, including volume, channels, input sources, and more, right from your mobile device. Whether you're watching a movie, playing games, or simply relaxing, the app makes it easy to manage your TV, no matter where you are. Try it today and discover a whole new level of TV control. Main features: * Automatically detects Smart TVs on the same WIFI network * Works with most popular TV brands * Large touchpad for easy menu and content navigation * Launch channels directly from the app * Fast and simple keyboard input * Voice search for hands-free control *** Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features*** You can choose one-time payment or a yearly subscription. (with 3-day free trial) a monthly subscription a weekly subscription – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – 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. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, or any other TV brands listed above. Privacy: https://evolly.app/privacy-policy/ Terms: https://evolly.app/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Universal Remote3 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TV Remote at 605K against Universal Remote's 13K. TV Remote also leads on chart position (#7 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Universal Remote against 4.4 for TV Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 605K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 20% of TV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Universal Remote versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13K ratings)4.4 (605K ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.8% of reviews20.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K605K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#7 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlane CubesEVOLLY.APP

Customer experience

Universal Remote

All ratings12,865 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews460 reviews
Positive17.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative80.2%

TV Remote

All ratings604,789 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews4,222 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative76.6%

User reviews

Universal Remote

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Universal remote control
  • 💯 Works as advertised
  • 🤩 Great app for managing TV

Room to improve

  • 💸 Expensive subscription
  • 🚫 Doesn't work with some TVs
  • 🔍 Requires original remote for setup
  • 🤬 Lots of ads
  • 🔒 Hard to cancel subscription

TV Remote

From 605K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Connects easily
  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 🔒 Works with multiple TVs
  • 👍 Helpful when remote is lost

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires original remote for setup
  • 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔋 Drains phone battery

Bugs and requests

Universal Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App keeps disconnecting from TV
  • Doesn't recognize TV or remote commands
  • Crashes or freezes during use

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add keyboard and mouse support for TV browser
  • Improve compatibility with more TV models
  • Provide better troubleshooting and support options

TV Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't recognize TV
  • Power button doesn't work
  • Volume controls not functioning

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow remote control without original remote
  • Offer more free features
  • Improve reliability and stability

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Start Free Trial3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Pro Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Pro Year$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Go Pro Universal Remote TV$9.99
6 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$8.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium.$44.99

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or TV Remote?
TV Remote is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.4 from 605K ratings.
Do Universal Remote or TV Remote have ads?
Both Universal Remote and TV Remote show ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or TV Remote?
Universal Remote ships an update every 2 months, and TV Remote monthly. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and TV Remote on September 24, 2026.

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