Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control vs Crypto Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Universal TV Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal TV remote. Easily control over 100 TV brands without needing your physical remote or dealing with battery issues. Enjoy fast setup and intuitive controls for all your entertainment needs.

Highlights
  • Control 100+ TV brands
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Automatic TV discovery
  • Power, volume, input controls
  • App access and media playback
  • Navigation and directional controls
Features
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Want to use or Turn Your iPhone Into a Universal TV Remote? Lost your TV remote or tired of battery issues? Control your TV directly from your iPhone with ease — no physical remote needed. **Fast & Simple Setup** - Connect your iPhone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network - Automatic discovery lists your TVs instantly - Start controlling immediately — no pairing codes required **Intuitive TV Controls** - Power on/off, Mute & Volume - Input selection, Home & Menu navigation - Access apps installed on your TV - Channel Up/Down, Media Playback (Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forward) - Directional navigation: Up, Down, Left, Right ** Works With All TV Brands** Top Brands: Samsung TV Remote, LG, Sony, TCL TV Remote, Roku, Fire TV Remote, Vizio Other Brands: RCA TV Remote, Element, Sceptre TV Remote, Insignia, Toshiba, Hisense TV, Sharp, Panasonic, Philips TV Remote, Skyworth, Onn, Sanyo TV Remote, Westinghouse and Android TV Remote. Supports TVs running Roku OS, Fire TV OS, Android TV OS, Samsung Tizen OS, Viziacast OS, Vidaa OS. No matter the brand, the Universal TV Remote app simplifies your entertainment experience. ** Continuous Updates & Support** - New brands and features added regularly - Dedicated support team ready to help with any issues ** Disclaimer** Codematics is not affiliated with Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, or any other TV brand. This app is not an official product of any brand. Download now and turn your iPhone into a Universal TV Remote for all your devices! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Crypto Calculator

Features
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Crypto calculator to monitor your portfolio converted to fiat GBP/USD/EUR. Live prices including opening, high, low and current % movement. Line chart and Candle trends for 30 days and 10 days. Coinbase supported currencies alerts to give you advanced warning when coinbase lists new currency pairs.

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control4 screens
Crypto Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Universal TV Remote Control at Free against Crypto Calculator's $2.99. Crypto Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

Universal TV Remote Control is free to download; Crypto Calculator costs $2.99 up front. Universal TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Crypto Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Universal TV Remote Control versus Crypto Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote ControlCrypto Calculator
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.6 (4.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodematics ServicesColin Rafter

Bugs and requests

Universal TV Remote Control

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Buttons don't respond
  • Incompatible with certain TV models

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for more TV brands
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Ad-free version

Crypto Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$89.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Full Screen Ads$24.99
  • Ad Free Version$99.99
None

Crypto Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control free?
Universal TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crypto Calculator free?
Crypto Calculator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal TV Remote Control or Crypto Calculator have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control shows ads; Crypto Calculator does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control or Crypto Calculator?
Universal TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and Crypto Calculator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control was updated on October 29, 2026 and Crypto Calculator on October 29, 2026.

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