Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control vs Ara Authentic

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

Ara Authentic

Features
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Willkommen bei Ara-Authentic – Ihrem Spezialisten für einzigartige, fälschungssichere Produktkennzeichnungen. Wir bieten Ihnen mit der von uns entwickelten Technologie ARA-Authentic -LT® Beschriftungs- und Beschichtungslösungen, die exklusiv auf Ihre Produkte zugeschnitten sind, Sie mit einem Standard-Beschriftungslaser bei Ihnen vor Ort additiv auf Ihre Produkte aufbringen können – ohne die Produktoberfläche zu beschädigen, Ihnen eine große Auswahl an individuellen Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten bereitstellt – seien es außergewöhnliche optische Effekte oder nur unter bestimmten Bedingungen, sichtbare Merkmale –, kostengünstig, ökologisch unbedenklich sowie äußerst ressourcenschonend sind und deren Echtheit schnell sowohl rein visuell als auch mit einfachen Mitteln, z.B. mit einem Smartphone, zuverlässig verifiziert werden kann.

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control4 screens
Ara Authentic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ara Authentic at none against Universal TV Remote Control's 5. Ara Authentic also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Ara Authentic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal TV Remote Control versus Ara Authentic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote ControlAra Authentic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (4.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodematics ServicesMaik Arink

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

Ara Authentic

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

Ara Authentic

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 Ara Authentic free?
Ara Authentic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal TV Remote Control or Ara Authentic have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control shows ads; Ara Authentic does not.

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