Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control vs Nestory

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

Nestory

Features
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Nestory is the beautifully simple way to catalog everything you own. Track purchases, warranties, receipts and manuals — all in one place so you're prepared for insurance claims, warranty repairs, or just knowing what you have. Catalog your home Add items with photos, purchase details, brand, model, and serial numbers. Organize by room and category to keep a clear picture of your household inventory. Never miss a warranty Set warranty expiry dates and get reminders before they run out. Nestory alerts you at the right time so you can make claims before it's too late. Attach important documents Scan or photograph receipts, warranty cards, and product manuals. Keep them attached to each item so they're always easy to find. Insurance-ready exports Generate professional PDF or CSV reports of your entire inventory with one tap — perfect for insurance claims, moving house, or estate planning. Stay organized Archive items you've sold or disposed of. Filter by expiring warranties, missing receipts, high-value items, and more. Search across everything instantly. Secure & synced Lock the app with Face ID for privacy. iCloud sync keeps your inventory up to date across all your devices. Nestory Pro (one-time purchase): • Unlimited items • Document scanning & attachments • PDF & CSV exports • Full backup & restore Free users can catalog up to 5 items with all core features.

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control4 screens
Nestory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nestory at none against Universal TV Remote Control's shown. Universal TV Remote Control's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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 Nestory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Universal TV Remote Control versus Nestory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote ControlNestory
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 purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCodematics ServicesOliver Jones

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

Nestory

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
1 purchases

Nestory

One-time1
  • Nestory Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control free?
Universal TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nestory free?
Nestory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal TV Remote Control or Nestory have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control shows ads; Nestory does not.

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