Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control vs TV Remote Control

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

TV Remote Control

Control your TV with your phone using this universal remote app. Features include a touchpad, keyboard, voice commands, and casting capabilities for a seamless entertainment experience. It's compatible with many TV models and offers private listening.

Highlights
  • Touchpad and keyboard navigation
  • Voice search and commands
  • Universal TV model compatibility
  • Private listening via headphones
  • Casting media from phone to TV
  • Easy text input on TV
Features
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Bring your TV controls, favorite apps and screen sharing together on your phone. TV Remote is built for the moments when you want to find something to watch, change the volume or put your own media on a bigger screen. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED An active subscription is required to connect to a TV and use all remote, casting, mirroring, routine and AI features. You can complete onboarding, close the offer and browse the interface before subscribing. Purchase, restore, support, privacy controls and stopping an existing share remain accessible. A REMOTE THAT FITS YOUR TV Use directional controls, volume, playback and channel buttons. Open the apps and inputs your TV exposes, save favorites and keep named TVs organized by room. Supported models also offer a touchpad, keyboard input, dictation and network wake. YOUR MEDIA, ON YOUR SCREEN Send selected photos, videos or compatible media links to a supported receiver. Share your screen through the available browser or streaming receiver route, with explicit capture consent and a clear Stop control. Optional app audio depends on your platform, receiver and the source app's capture policy. Protected content may not be captured. ROUTINES YOU CONTROL Save sequences of supported TV actions and delays. Optional AI planning turns your request into a proposed routine using your TV's available commands, apps and inputs. Review and edit the steps before running them. AI requires internet access and separate consent; it does not operate your TV without confirmation. CHECK COMPATIBILITY BEFORE SUBSCRIBING Your phone and TV normally need to share a local network. TV model, operating system, firmware and enabled network-control settings determine which features are available. A brand name alone does not guarantee support. Some TVs require a displayed PIN or approval; browser screen sharing requires a compatible TV browser, and Cast or AirPlay features require a matching receiver. The app explains the selected route and its limitations. TV Remote is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by TV manufacturers. Subscription prices and renewal terms are shown before purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your store account settings. Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription. Support: https://ios-tv-remote-fs38.pages.dev/p/ios-tv-remote/support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ios-tv-remote-fs38.pages.dev/p/ios-tv-remote/privacy

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control4 screens
TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Control at 4.6 against Universal TV Remote Control's 3.6. TV Remote Control also leads on ads (none vs shown). Universal TV Remote Control's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 49) and review sentiment (65% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and TV Remote Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control has 4.1K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Universal TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 50% of TV Remote Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Remote Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Universal TV Remote Control versus TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote ControlTV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (4.1K ratings)4.6 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.1K — better49
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodematics ServicesAppFabric

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%

TV Remote Control

All ratings49 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

TV Remote Control

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
10 purchases

TV Remote Control

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$7.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Premium subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium subscription$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control free?
Universal TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control or TV Remote Control?
TV Remote Control is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control averages 3.6 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while TV Remote Control averages 4.6 from 49 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote Control or TV Remote Control have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control shows ads; TV Remote Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control or TV Remote Control?
Universal TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote Control fortnightly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control was updated on October 14, 2026 and TV Remote Control on October 6, 2026.

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