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 Roku device with your phone. Navigate menus, adjust volume, and use a keyboard for text input. Stream content and mirror your screen with an intuitive interface. Connect via Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Roku mobile remote control
  • Text input via keyboard
  • Volume and channel adjustment
  • Navigation with arrow keys/sliding keyboard
  • Screen mirroring (video, photo, music)
Features
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This is a Roku mobile TV remote control. The interface in the application is intuitive, with no buttons stacking or complicated settings. Whether you're watching movies, listening to music, or projecting screens, it's easier to get rid of the hassle of finding the remote control and enjoy your Roku even more. All you need to do is connect your mobile device and Roku to the same Wi-Fi network and you're ready to go. FEATURES - Convenient mobile remote control for your Roku device - Use the keyboard to enter text quickly - Simple interface, easy and fast to use - Adjust volume and switch TV channels on Roku TV - Use the arrow keys or the sliding keyboard to navigate - Mirror projection, video projection, photo projection, music projection If you have any questions and suggestions in the process of using, please feel free to give us feedback in the App. Information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription. - You can get unlimited access to all the Pro functions. - Subscription periods are 1 month or 1 week. Every 1 month or 1 week your subscription renews. - 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. - Privacy Policy : https://fix.mochawhite.com/web/remote/PrivacyPolicy - Terms of Service : https://fix.mochawhite.com/web/remote/UserAgreement

Screenshots

Universal Remote3 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

Universal Remote and TV Remote both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 18% of Universal Remote's. TV Remote also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Universal Remote's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 174). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 TV Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 13K ratings behind it against 174, 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 100% of TV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Universal Remote versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13K ratings) — better4.3 (174 ratings)
Positive reviews17.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better174
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlane Cubes欣 骆

Customer experience

Universal Remote

All ratings12,865 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews461 reviews
Positive17.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative80.3%

TV Remote

All ratings166 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
2 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly VIP$4.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP3 Days trial$9.991 Year

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?
Universal Remote is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.3 from 174 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 every 2 months. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote on October 23, 2026.

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