Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control vs DoneLock

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

DoneLock

Features
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DoneLock is a persistent reminder app for recurring tasks, medication reminders, and daily routines. Keep due tasks in view, snooze within a set deadline, and hold to mark them done. If you often dismiss an alert and forget the task, DoneLock gives you a clear place to return to. Use it for an ADHD-friendly task check-in, a vitamin reminder, reading, or planning tomorrow. HOW IT WORKS 1. Name your reminder and choose a time. Repeat it every day or on weekdays. 2. Open a due reminder to act on it. Hold to confirm completion, or snooze while there is still time before your deadline. 3. Review Done, Done Late, and Missed records in History. A missed reminder stays available so you can record a late completion. START WITH TWO FREE REMINDERS Keep up to two active reminders, with one time per reminder and daily or weekday repeats. Hold-to-confirm, snooze, missed reminders, history, and completion stats are included. FIT MORE INTO YOUR DAY WITH PRO A DoneLock Pro subscription unlocks: - Unlimited active reminders - Up to eight times per reminder each day - Your choice of weekdays, such as Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Use multiple times for a recurring check-in or choose the days a routine actually fits. Pro is optional; the core reminder and history features remain available within the free limit. KEEP YOUR ROUTINES EASY TO FIND All Reminders lets you edit an active schedule even after today's task is done. Choose a missed deadline and optional follow-up alerts in reminder settings. Follow-ups are limited; opening DoneLock refreshes upcoming follow-ups. Reminders and history are stored on your device. Alerts require notification permission and follow your iPhone notification settings. DoneLock keeps task status visible in the app; it does not prevent system notifications from being dismissed. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control4 screens
DoneLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DoneLock at none against Universal TV Remote Control's shown. Universal TV Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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 DoneLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, DoneLock every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Universal TV Remote Control versus DoneLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote ControlDoneLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (4.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodematics Services冲 洪

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

DoneLock

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
2 purchases

DoneLock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Yearly$35.991 Year

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control free?
Universal TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DoneLock free?
DoneLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal TV Remote Control or DoneLock have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control shows ads; DoneLock does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control or DoneLock?
Universal TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and DoneLock every 6 months. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control was updated on November 7, 2026 and DoneLock on November 7, 2026.

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