Universal TV Remote Control vs IR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Control 100+ TV brands
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Automatic TV discovery
- Power, volume, input controls
- App access and media playback
- Navigation and directional controls
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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/
IR
Configure Bluetooth-enabled occupancy sensors wirelessly from your mobile device. This app simplifies setup and management for electrical contractors, installers, and facility managers, allowing adjustments without physical access to the sensors.
- Configure TRANS Bluetooth occupancy sensors
- Wireless sensor management
- Secure sensor installation data
- Adjust settings remotely
- No cellular or WiFi needed for configuration
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Configure TRANS Bluetooth enabled occupancy sensors from the floor. Leave the ladder behind. This sensor configuration app allows users (electrical contractors, installers, or facility managers) to configure and manage IR-TEC's BLE enabled sensor installations via a mobile device. It not only makes sensor configuration easier and faster, but also secure all important data of sensor installations. No more worry about cellular service or WiFi availability, the use of BLE allows you to make sensor configuration and setting change anytime.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IR at 5.0 against Universal TV Remote Control's 3.6. IR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Universal TV Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 2). On price and device support 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 TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. IR asks for nothing beyond the download.
IR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control has 4.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Universal TV Remote Control ships an update weekly, IR every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal TV Remote Control | IR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (4.1K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.1K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Codematics Services | IR-TEC INTERNATIONAL LTD. |
Customer experience
Universal TV Remote Control
IR
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
IR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Universal TV Remote Control
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$89.991 Year
- Remove Full Screen Ads$24.99
- Ad Free Version$99.99
IR
No in-app purchases
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