Comparison

Mega IPTV vs Universal TV Remote®

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mega IPTV

Stream live TV channels from your own playlists on various devices. Enjoy features like Chromecast support, EPG, and offline VOD downloads. Manage your content with parental controls and a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Chromecast Support
  • EPG Support
  • Download VOD for offline viewing
  • M3U and M3U PLUS format support
  • Integrated high-quality player
  • Parental control
Features
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Features: * CHROMECAST Support (Fire TV, Google TV, Smart TV, Xiaomi Firestick TV, etc). * Remove Playlist groups. * EPG Support. * Download VOD content to watch offline. * Support for different formats: M3U and M3U PLUS (HLS, MPEGTS, TS). * Integrated high-quality player. * Simple and fast user interface. * Support of remote playlists. * Wi-Fi / 4G connection and HTTP protocol. * Channels grouped by groups. * Parental control. Disclaimer: - This Application does not offer any kind of media or content, users must provide their content. - We simply handle the user information in an intuitive way as long as the user have access. - We do not endorse the streaming of copyright-protected material without permission from the copyright holder. To unlock all content, the following auto-renewing subscription options are available: • 1 month: US$ 4.99 / month; • 12 months: US$ 12.99 / year. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled 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. Subscriptions can be managed and canceled after purchase by going to your account settings in the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PJzruBBzw2mYoq79Q3vQcnjrkJsRvnaOIXosk8xVxP0 Terms Of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17duXjdiH4ri9HbeBzeSM-Z9BqpR9feqNlejQeaMvUIM We always think of improving the application, if you have any suggestions or improvements please send through the "About" menu of the application.

About

Universal TV Remote®

Control your smart TV with your iPhone or iPad. This app functions like a physical remote, allowing you to change channels, adjust volume, and navigate menus. It requires your device and TV to be on the same Wi-Fi network.

Highlights
  • Power ON/OFF
  • Volume control
  • Channel switching
  • Menu navigation
  • Video playback control
  • Touch bar navigation
  • Automatic Wi-Fi connection
Features
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▶ Universal Remote ◀ allows you easily to control your Smart TV using your iPhone / iPad. The operation is the same as the real TV remote. You can freely switch channels, adjust volume and enjoy your favorite TV shows. To use this remote control, you must have your iPhone / iPad on the same wifi network as your smart TV and you have to accept the message that appears on your TV screen. ▶ Key Features ◀ ● Power ON / OFF ● Mute / Unmute ● Volume Up / Down ● Channel Up / Down ● Menu Button with up / down and left / right ● Video control (Play/Pause/Stop...) ● Touch bar for easy navigation ● Automatic connection to a device ● No wires and no additional hardware needed! SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: - ▶ Universal Remote ◀ App is free to download. It contains preferable auto-renewing subscription options for Unlimited Use. - Once you subscribe to any of your preferable options, you can enjoy all the features of the app. - 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, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/hanjadevi/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/hanjadevi/termsconditions

Screenshots

Mega IPTV4 screens
Universal TV Remote®3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal TV Remote® at free with in-app purchases against Mega IPTV's subscription. Mega IPTV's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Mega IPTV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Universal TV Remote® sells 3 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 — 4.5 for Mega IPTV against 4.5 for Universal TV Remote®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.6K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Mega IPTV's written reviews are positive against 40% of Universal TV Remote®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mega IPTV ships an update weekly, Universal TV Remote® every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mega IPTV versus Universal TV Remote®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMega IPTVUniversal TV Remote®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.6K ratings)4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.1% of reviews — better40.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3.6K — better1.1K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBazimo GmbHHanja Devi

Customer experience

Mega IPTV

All ratings3,577 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews264 reviews
Positive45.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative51.1%

Universal TV Remote®

All ratings1,139 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive40.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative57.4%

User reviews

Mega IPTV

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🔒 Reliable IPTV streaming
  • 💡 Good selection of channels
  • 🎥 Good video quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate large playlists
  • 💸 Expensive subscription
  • 📺 Lack of Apple TV support
  • 📢 Too many ads in free version

Universal TV Remote®

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Instant connection
  • 💡 Useful for lost remotes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 📺 Incompatible with some TV models
  • 📢 Excessive ads

Bugs and requests

Mega IPTV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to load playlists consistently
  • Chromecast functionality is unreliable
  • Recording feature does not work as expected
  • Credentials not recognized after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a favorites/custom playlist feature
  • Implement picture-in-picture mode
  • Improve EPG (Electronic Program Guide) functionality
  • Provide an option to select video quality
  • Develop an Android version of the app

Universal TV Remote®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Buttons not responding
  • Frequent disconnections
  • App freezing/crashing

Requested features

3 requests
  • Reset TV connection option
  • Reduced ad frequency
  • Support for more TV brands

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Mega IPTV

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • Contribute For Project$8.99
  • Premium Access$29.99
3 purchases

Universal TV Remote®

Subscriptions2
  • Universal Remote Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Monthly3 Days trial$11.991 Month
One-time1
  • Universal Remote$6.99

Questions

Is Mega IPTV free?
Mega IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote® free?
Universal TV Remote® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mega IPTV or Universal TV Remote®?
Universal TV Remote® is rated higher. Mega IPTV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Universal TV Remote® averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Mega IPTV or Universal TV Remote® have ads?
Both Mega IPTV and Universal TV Remote® show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mega IPTV or Universal TV Remote®?
Mega IPTV ships an update weekly, and Universal TV Remote® every 7 months. Most recently, Mega IPTV was updated on October 25, 2026 and Universal TV Remote® on October 26, 2026.

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