Universal Remote vs TV Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Control smart TVs from your phone
- WiFi network connection
- Volume, channel, power control
- Source and smart function control
- Compatible with Samsung and LG TVs
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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/
TV Control
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal TV remote. Control smart TVs from various brands, launch apps, use a touchpad, cast media, and utilize voice commands. Offers a convenient, all-in-one solution for managing your home entertainment.
- Universal remote for smart TVs
- Quick app access
- Smart touchpad navigation
- Cast photos and videos
- Voice control
- Stable WiFi remote
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TV Remote – Smart Control for All TVs. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful universal TV remote! Control Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Hisense, Sony, TCL & more — all from one smart app. No more juggling remotes. Cast, control, and mirror – effortlessly. Key Features • Universal Remote for Smart TVs Control power, volume, channels, input, and settings on Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, and Android TVs. • Quick App Access Launch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Hulu, TED, and CNN instantly with one tap. • Smart Touchpad Navigation Swipe and tap like a laptop trackpad — intuitive and fast. • Cast Photos & Videos Stream photos and videos from your iPhone/iPad camera roll to your TV. No cables. No setup. • Voice Control Use voice commands to search, play, pause, adjust volume, and more — hands-free. • Stable WiFi Remote Control TVs via WiFi — no line-of-sight needed. Instant response & ultra-reliable connection. • All-in-One Convenience Consolidate all your remotes into one smart app available on both iPhone and iPad. • Screen Mirroring (Coming Soon) Mirror your iPhone/iPad screen to any compatible smart TV — great for presentations, videos, or mobile games. * Works Great With: Smart TVs, streaming devices, and more. Perfect for home entertainment, travel, and presentations. * How to connect to TV Control – Universal Remote : 1. Make sure your Smart TV and your iPhone/iPad are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open the TV Control – Universal Remote app. 3. Tap the “Tap to Connect” button at the top of the screen. 4. Choose your TV from the list of available devices. 5. Once connected, explore the available features: Remote, Touchpad, Cast, Channel, Setting Why Choose TV Remote – Smart Control? • Works with almost smart TVs & streaming devices • Seamless connection setup in seconds • All-in-one remote for your home, travel, or office • Clean, simple interface that anyone can use Download TV Control – Universal Remote now on your iPhone or iPad and take control of your viewing experience! *This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, or any of the mentioned brands. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below: Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/btb-ios-group/ Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/btb-ios-group-tos/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Universal Remote at 13K against TV Control's 54. Universal Remote also leads on review sentiment (18% vs 0%). TV Control's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and TV Control sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Universal Remote against 4.2 for TV Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 13K ratings behind it against 54, 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 0% of TV Control's.
Universal Remote ships an update every 2 months, TV Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal Remote | TV Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (13K ratings) — better | 4.2 (54 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 17.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 54 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Plane Cubes | BTB Tech, Inc |
Customer experience
Universal Remote
TV Control
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 Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Universal Remote
- Start Free Trial3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Universal Remote Pro Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Universal Remote Pro Year$39.991 Year
- Go Pro Universal Remote TV$9.99
TV Control
- Weekly Plan - 3 Days Free Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Year Premium$19.991 Year
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- Year Discount 1st month1 Month trial$24.991 Year
- Annual Plan – 3-Day Free Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Super Sale$24.99
- One-Time Purchase$39.99
Questions
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