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

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for over 10,000 TV models. Discover personalized show recommendations, manage watchlists, and track viewing history all in one app.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control for 10,000+ TV models
  • Wi-Fi connectivity (no extra hardware)
  • Personalized show recommendations
  • Watchlist management
  • Viewing history tracker
  • Smart content filters
Features
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Turn your iPhone into the ultimate Universal Remote Control, control over 10,000 TV models and discover the best movies and shows to watch. Remotly combines a fast, reliable remote with a built-in TV Assistant to help you pick something great in seconds. Use it to control your TV, manage watchlists, get personalized recommendations, and keep track of what you’ve watched—right from your iPhone. # Remote control that just works • Works with 10,000+ TV models across major brands, including Samsung, Roku, TCL, LG, Sony, and more. • Connects over your local Wi-Fi (no extra hardware). • Quick access to the essentials: volume, channels, input/source, and your favorite TV apps. # Your TV Assistant • Personalized recommendations based on what you like. • Watchlists for movies and series (save, organize, and come back later). • Watch history/tracker to remember what you’ve seen and what’s next. • Smart filters to find something that fits your mood (genre, movie/series, preferences). # Made for daily use • Clean, simple interface designed for one-hand control. • Custom settings to adapt the experience to your habits. • Frequent updates to improve compatibility and add new features. # DISCLAIMER This app is not an official app of Samsung, Roku, TCL TV, LG, Sony, or any TV manufacturer, we are not related to these companies in any way. # Subscription For the Pro subscription, subscriptions will be charged monthly or weekly for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions will automatically renewed unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. 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. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Term of Use : https://warthoglab.com/terms-of-use Privacy : https://warthoglab.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Universal Remote3 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 39% against Universal Remote's 18%. TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Universal Remote's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 549) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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 TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 13K ratings behind it against 549, 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 39% of TV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Universal Remote versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13K ratings)4.5 (549 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.8% of reviews38.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better549
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlane CubesWarthogLab

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 ratings549 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive38.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative48.0%

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
6 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions5
  • Pro Plan Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Pro Plan Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Plan Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Pro Plan Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Pro Plan Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Plan Lifetime$9.99

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 4.5 from 549 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 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and TV Remote on September 22, 2026.

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