Comparison

Universal Remote 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

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 TV Remote Control ·

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Control smart TVs from major brands, adjust volume, change channels, and power your TV on or off. Enjoy a seamless viewing experience with automatic connection and an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Universal TV compatibility
  • Automatic WiFi connection
  • Full remote control functions
  • Power on/off TV
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Quick setup
Features
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TV Remote - Control Your Smart TV from Your iPhone Simplify your TV experience by turning your iPhone into a universal remote control. With TV Remote, you’ll never need to worry about lost remotes or dead batteries. Easily control your Smart TV with a sleek and intuitive app that brings all the essential functions to your phone. ## KEY FEATURES - Universal Compatibility: Works with popular Smart TV brands including Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony, Philips, Vizio, Hisense, and more. - Automatic Connection: Instantly detects and connects to TVs on the same WiFi network. - Full Control: Adjust volume, switch channels, manage inputs, and control your TV directly from your iPhone. - Power Control: Turn your TV on or off without needing a physical remote. ## HOW TO USE THE APP 1. Connect your iPhone and Smart TV to the same WiFi network. 2. Turn on your TV. 3. Let the app automatically detect your TV and start controlling it. In just a few steps, you’ll have complete control of your Smart TV with no complicated setup. ## WHY CHOOSE TV REMOTE? - Wide Compatibility: Supports a broad range of Smart TV brands. - Intuitive Interface: Designed for a seamless user experience. - Quick Setup: Connects automatically to your TV without any manual pairing. - Comprehensive Features: Access all essential remote functions in one app. - Regular Updates: The app is continuously improved to support new TV models and enhance performance. TV Remote is built to make your TV experience smoother and more enjoyable, offering all the essential features in one convenient app. Take control of your Smart TV with TV Remote and enjoy a better viewing experience today. Privacy policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/38353374/legal Terms of use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/38353374

Screenshots

Universal Remote3 screens
Universal TV Remote Control ·4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Universal TV Remote Control · at every 6 days against Universal Remote's every 2 months. Universal TV Remote Control · also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 18%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Universal Remote's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 1.2K). 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 TV Remote Control · sells 10 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 TV Remote Control · holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 13K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 46% of Universal TV Remote Control ·'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote ships an update every 2 months, Universal TV Remote Control · every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Universal Remote versus Universal TV Remote Control ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteUniversal TV Remote Control ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13K ratings)4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.8% of reviews46.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better1.2K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlane CubesDylan Oliver

Customer experience

Universal Remote

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

Universal TV Remote Control ·

All ratings1,230 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative46.2%

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 TV Remote Control ·

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Seamless TV connection
  • 🚀 Smooth functionality
  • 💡 Potential for multi-TV and universal search integration

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Requires physical TV buttons or remote for initial setup
  • 📺 Excessive ads interrupting TV usage
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

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 TV Remote Control ·

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Connection issues with certain TVs
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Widget for easy access
  • Ability to connect to multiple TVs

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
10 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control ·

Subscriptions9
  • Premium Access7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Premium Access$29.991 Year
  • Premium access$39.991 Year
  • Premium access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote Control · free?
Universal TV Remote Control · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or Universal TV Remote Control ·?
Universal TV Remote Control · is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control · averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Universal Remote or Universal TV Remote Control · have ads?
Both Universal Remote and Universal TV Remote Control · show ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or Universal TV Remote Control ·?
Universal Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Universal TV Remote Control · every 6 days. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 21, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control · on October 20, 2026.

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