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

Control your smart TV from your phone with this app. It offers a full-featured remote experience, allowing you to change channels, adjust volume, navigate menus, and more. Connect via Wi-Fi for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Control TV from iPhone
  • Channel and volume control
  • Menu and playback functions
  • Works with popular brands
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Keyboard input
  • Haptic feedback
Features
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A TV remote always going missing? Or you just can’t stand the very sight of this old-school device anymore? Then you are in the right place—using a remote control app on your phone will save you all these headaches. Universal Remote TV Control brings watching TV to a new level! It’s a handy no-frills application that lets you control a web-connected TV set from your iPhone. The app copies the functionality of the handheld remote and allows you to rule over everything: channels list, volume, menu, info, tools, and other controls (Play/Pause/Stop, etc.). It works with the most popular brands—Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, Vizio, TCL, Toshiba, Xfinity, Insignia, Hisense, Element etc.—and supports TV models of different years of production and screen size. The only thing required is to connect your iPhone and your TV device to the same Wifi network—and your touchscreen will turn into a navigation pane with all the functions of the usual remote. FEATURES: • Quick and simple to use: the app serves as the physical remote and is always at hand • Automatic customization: makes things a bit more user-friendly to set up • Haptic feedback: gives this awesome vibration and sense of realism • Nice responsive touchpad: for the aesthetically pleasing look, feel, and touch • Keyboard input: makes TV searching a no-brainer • Works through WIFI: the app automatically detects any TVs on your network for you to control everything smartly with your phone Universal Remote TV Control is a full-featured mobile version of a physical TV remote that makes your life much easier. No need to get up from the couch and go for the remote or firestick or to buy a new one in case you lost it. Sync the app with your device to browse your favorite shows, movies, and programs easily with a phone. Make the most out of technology for your better smarter life! Disclaimer: Universal Remote TV Control is NOT the official application of Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, Vizio, TCL, Toshiba, Xfinity, insignia, Hisense, Roku, Fire TV, Element and it is NOT affiliated with or endorsed by these or any other companies. For complete access to all Universal Remote TV Control features, you will need to subscribe to Premium. For Smart TVs / Devices, the only setting required is to connect your phone as well as your Smart TV / Device to the same Wifi network. For IR(Infared) TVs, your phone must have a built-in Infrared (IR) feature for the app to work as a remote control. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: 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. The cost of the renewal depends on your subscription plan. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off in the user’s Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Privacy Policy: https://remotetv.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://remotetv.app/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Universal Remote3 screens
Universal Remote TV Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal Remote at free with in-app purchases against Universal Remote TV Control's subscription. Universal Remote TV Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#76 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 13 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 4.3 for Universal Remote TV Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 50K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 28% of Universal Remote TV Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 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)4.3 (50K ratings)
Positive reviews17.8% of reviews27.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K50K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#76 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlane CubesDesidari Holding Ltd.

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 ratings50,111 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews2,002 reviews
Positive27.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative68.1%

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 50K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient remote control
  • 👍 Helpful for lost remotes
  • 👍 Works well with TVs

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unresponsive buttons
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 💰 Charges during free trial

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
  • App not working after free trial ends
  • Unable to connect to certain TV models
  • Inconsistent performance, often disconnecting

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to turn on TV without physical remote
  • Keyboard support for text input
  • Option to switch between multiple TVs
  • Ability to cancel subscription easily

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
13 purchases

Universal Remote TV Control

Subscriptions12
  • Universal TV Remote App: 1Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Universal TV Remote App: 1Week$4.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control - Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 9 more
  • TV Remote Control -1 Week Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Universal TV Remote: 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • Universal TV Remote - Pro Pack$14.993 Months
  • Universal TV Remote App3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Smart TV Remote Control: 1Year$29.991 Year
  • Universal TV Remote App: 1Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Universal Remote Control-1Year$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Smart TV Remote-1 Time Payment$49.99

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 and Universal Remote TV Control are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13K and 50K ratings respectively.
Do Universal Remote or Universal Remote TV Control have ads?
Universal Remote shows ads; Universal Remote TV Control does not.
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 monthly. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Universal Remote TV Control on September 24, 2026.

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