Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control vs neolink

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

neolink

Features
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The neo app by Neolink allows you to set up and remotely manage your neo devices, as well as provide oversight and control of your neo device's security, traffic and wireless performance. Whether you’re managing a single network or remotely managing multiple sites, you can: • Easily set up and adopt new neo access points and switches. • Create and customize wired and WiFi networks. • Assess network traffic and client utilization in real time. • View network alerts and identify devices with issues. • …and more!

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control4 screens
neolink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: neolink at none against Universal TV Remote Control's 5. neolink also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Universal TV Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). 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

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. neolink asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, neolink every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Universal TV Remote Control versus neolink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Controlneolink
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (4.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodematics ServicesNeolink Limited

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

neolink

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

neolink

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 neolink free?
neolink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal TV Remote Control or neolink have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control shows ads; neolink does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control or neolink?
Universal TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and neolink every 3 months. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control was updated on October 26, 2026 and neolink on October 16, 2026.

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