Comparison

Universal Remote vs Universal Remote TV Control ·

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

Universal Remote TV Control ·

Transform your phone into a universal TV remote. Effortlessly change channels, adjust volume, launch streaming apps, and cast media to your TV. Enjoy a seamless control experience without the hassle of physical remotes.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Volume and channel adjustment
  • Launch streaming apps
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Voice and keyboard search
  • Supports most smart TV brands
Features
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LOST YOUR TV REMOTE AGAIN? TAKE CONTROL INSTANTLY. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful universal TV remote in seconds. Change channels, adjust volume, launch Netflix or YouTube, and cast photos or videos directly to your TV. No more searching for remotes. No more dead batteries. Just tap and control. TRUSTED BY MILLIONS • 10M+ downloads • Top 50 in Utilities • 4.8 rating with 50K+ reviews --------------------------------- TAKE CONTROL IN UNDER A MINUTE Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi. The app automatically detects your device. No pairing codes. No complicated setup. Start controlling your TV almost instantly. ONE APP. TOTAL CONTROL. • Change channels instantly • Adjust volume smoothly • Launch streaming apps with one tap • Power on or off supported TVs • Navigate menus faster than a traditional remote Stop switching between remotes. Everything you need is in one place. SEARCH FASTER. WATCH MORE. Typing with a TV remote is frustrating. Use your phone’s keyboard or voice search to find movies and shows in seconds. Spend less time searching and more time watching. CAST AND SHARE ON THE BIG SCREEN Show photos from your gallery. Play videos directly from your phone. Stream music for parties or family nights. Turn any moment into a big-screen experience. COMPATIBLE WITH MOST SMART TV BRANDS - Roku - TCL - Sony - LG Smart TV - Samsung - Android TV - Hisense - Fire TV - Philips - Vizio Join millions of users who replaced their physical remote. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features. Subscription is $6.99 per week. Payment will be charged to your 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. Subscriptions can be managed in Account Settings after purchase. Universal Remote TV Control・ is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV brands mentioned. Support: feedback@begamob.com Privacy Policy: https://begamob.com/policy.html Terms of Use: https://begamob.com/termofuse.html

Screenshots

Universal Remote3 screens
Universal Remote TV Control ·4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote TV Control · at 4.7 against Universal Remote's 4.3. Universal Remote TV Control · also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 18%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Universal Remote TV Control · sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Remote TV Control · holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote TV Control · has 137K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 38% of Universal Remote TV Control ·'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote ships an update every 2 months, Universal Remote TV Control · every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Universal Remote versus Universal Remote TV Control ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteUniversal Remote TV Control ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13K ratings)4.7 (137K ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.8% of reviews38.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K137K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#22 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB226 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlane CubesBEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITED

Customer experience

Universal Remote

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

Universal Remote TV Control ·

All ratings137,436 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews1,186 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative58.3%

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

Universal Remote TV Control ·

From 137K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well when remote is lost
  • 👍 Convenient for families

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires paid subscription to use basic functions
  • 🐛 Buggy, disconnects frequently
  • 🤑 Expensive, more affordable to buy a new remote
  • 🤯 Confusing, unclear about paid features

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

Universal Remote TV Control ·

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription issues, unable to cancel
  • Incompatible with certain TV models
  • Buttons/functions not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to turn TV on/off
  • Support for more TV brands
  • Ability to control volume without subscription

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
16 purchases

Universal Remote TV Control ·

Subscriptions14
  • Unlock all features - Weekly$3.997 Days
  • One Weekly$3.997 Days
  • 75% off first week$4.997 Days
Show 11 more
  • Unlock all features$4.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro2 variants$5.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro$8.907 Days
  • TV Remote Premium - Month Pro$9.491 Month
  • TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro3 Days trial4 variants$9.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro3 Days trial2 variants$14.907 Days
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$26.491 Year
  • Yearly Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Pack for RokuTV3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • TV Remote Control - 1 Year Pro$39.991 Year
  • One Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock all features for life$29.99
  • Unlock All Feature$34.99

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote TV Control · free?
Universal Remote TV Control · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or Universal Remote TV Control ·?
Universal Remote TV Control · is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Universal Remote TV Control · averages 4.7 from 137K ratings.
Do Universal Remote or Universal Remote TV Control · have ads?
Both Universal Remote and Universal Remote TV Control · show ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or Universal Remote TV Control ·?
Universal Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Universal Remote TV Control · every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Universal Remote TV Control · on September 25, 2026.

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