Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control vs myTelecom

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

myTelecom

Manage your telecom services, track data usage, and recharge your account. Access exclusive offers, industry news, and contact support directly through the app.

Highlights
  • Manage telecom services
  • Track data usage
  • Recharge prepay and top-up postpay accounts
  • Access exclusive offers and promotions
  • View account and billing details
  • Contact customer support
Features
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The My Telecom app can help you access and manage your Telecom account and services. Sign in with your Telecom account or create your account once you have downloaded the app. Features made for you: MANAGE YOUR TELECOM SERVICES Link your Telecom services to the My Telecom app and manage all your services from your device. You can also keep track of your data/voice service, billing, and messages with our notifications centre. YOUR DATA USAGE See how much internet data usage you have used from your Telecom plan. You can keep track of your data usage anytime you want. Recharge your prepay account and/or Top up your post pay account. JUST FOR YOU Sign up or upgrade to Telecom plans from the app. Check out our latest offers and deals, and EXCLUSIVE in-app promotions. EXPLORE WITH US Explore all things Telecom - from job opportunities, latest industry blogs and news. STAY CONNECTED Contact us through the app with any questions about your account or when you need support for your Telecom service. MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT Update your contact information and view your account and billing details securely through the app. Download the My Telecom app today.

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control4 screens
myTelecom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal TV Remote Control at 65% against myTelecom's 0%. Universal TV Remote Control also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 1). myTelecom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. myTelecom asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control has 4.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Universal TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of myTelecom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, myTelecom every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Universal TV Remote Control versus myTelecom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote ControlmyTelecom
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (4.1K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodematics ServicesTELECOM FIJI LIMITED

Customer experience

Universal TV Remote Control

All ratings4,129 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative31.5%
Written reviews439 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative32.8%

myTelecom

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

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

myTelecom

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

myTelecom

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 myTelecom free?
myTelecom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control or myTelecom?
Universal TV Remote Control is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control averages 3.6 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while myTelecom averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote Control or myTelecom have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control shows ads; myTelecom does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control or myTelecom?
Universal TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and myTelecom every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control was updated on October 22, 2026 and myTelecom on October 7, 2026.

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