Comparison

4Lexile vs Universal Remote TV Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

4Lexile

Scan book ISBNs to quickly discover their Lexile levels. This utility helps users identify appropriate reading materials based on reading proficiency.

Highlights
  • Scan book ISBNs
  • Find Lexile levels
  • Identify reading materials
Features
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4Lexile is a tool for scan books ISBN and find the books lexile levels.

About

Universal Remote TV Control

Control your smart TV from your phone with this app. It offers a full-featured remote experience, allowing you to change channels, adjust volume, navigate menus, and more. Connect via Wi-Fi for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Control TV from iPhone
  • Channel and volume control
  • Menu and playback functions
  • Works with popular brands
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Keyboard input
  • Haptic feedback
Features
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A TV remote always going missing? Or you just can’t stand the very sight of this old-school device anymore? Then you are in the right place—using a remote control app on your phone will save you all these headaches. Universal Remote TV Control brings watching TV to a new level! It’s a handy no-frills application that lets you control a web-connected TV set from your iPhone. The app copies the functionality of the handheld remote and allows you to rule over everything: channels list, volume, menu, info, tools, and other controls (Play/Pause/Stop, etc.). It works with the most popular brands—Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, Vizio, TCL, Toshiba, Xfinity, Insignia, Hisense, Element etc.—and supports TV models of different years of production and screen size. The only thing required is to connect your iPhone and your TV device to the same Wifi network—and your touchscreen will turn into a navigation pane with all the functions of the usual remote. FEATURES: • Quick and simple to use: the app serves as the physical remote and is always at hand • Automatic customization: makes things a bit more user-friendly to set up • Haptic feedback: gives this awesome vibration and sense of realism • Nice responsive touchpad: for the aesthetically pleasing look, feel, and touch • Keyboard input: makes TV searching a no-brainer • Works through WIFI: the app automatically detects any TVs on your network for you to control everything smartly with your phone Universal Remote TV Control is a full-featured mobile version of a physical TV remote that makes your life much easier. No need to get up from the couch and go for the remote or firestick or to buy a new one in case you lost it. Sync the app with your device to browse your favorite shows, movies, and programs easily with a phone. Make the most out of technology for your better smarter life! Disclaimer: Universal Remote TV Control is NOT the official application of Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, Vizio, TCL, Toshiba, Xfinity, insignia, Hisense, Roku, Fire TV, Element and it is NOT affiliated with or endorsed by these or any other companies. For complete access to all Universal Remote TV Control features, you will need to subscribe to Premium. For Smart TVs / Devices, the only setting required is to connect your phone as well as your Smart TV / Device to the same Wifi network. For IR(Infared) TVs, your phone must have a built-in Infrared (IR) feature for the app to work as a remote control. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal depends on your subscription plan. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off in the user’s Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Privacy Policy: https://remotetv.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://remotetv.app/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

4Lexile3 screens
Universal Remote TV Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote TV Control at 4.3 against 4Lexile's 1.8. Universal Remote TV Control also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 0%) and ratings volume (51K vs 10). 4Lexile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Remote TV Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 4Lexile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Remote TV Control holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote TV Control has 51K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 4Lexile's written reviews are positive against 28% of Universal Remote TV Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4Lexile ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal Remote TV Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
4Lexile versus Universal Remote TV Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4LexileUniversal Remote TV Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (10 ratings)4.3 (51K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews28.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1051K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#92 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4point IncDesidari Holding Ltd.

Customer experience

4Lexile

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Universal Remote TV Control

All ratings50,543 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews2,032 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative67.7%

Bugs and requests

4Lexile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Universal Remote TV Control

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not working after free trial ends
  • Unable to connect to certain TV models
  • Inconsistent performance, often disconnecting

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to turn on TV without physical remote
  • Keyboard support for text input
  • Option to switch between multiple TVs
  • Ability to cancel subscription easily

In-app purchases

None

4Lexile

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Universal Remote TV Control

Subscriptions10
  • Universal TV Remote App: 1Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Universal TV Remote App: 1Week$4.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control - Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • TV Remote Control -1 Week Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Universal TV Remote: 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • Universal TV Remote - Pro Pack$14.993 Months
  • Smart TV Remote Control: 1Year$29.991 Year
  • Universal TV Remote App: 1Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is 4Lexile free?
4Lexile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Remote TV Control free?
Universal Remote TV Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 4Lexile or Universal Remote TV Control?
Universal Remote TV Control is rated higher. 4Lexile averages 1.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Universal Remote TV Control averages 4.3 from 51K ratings.
Do 4Lexile or Universal Remote TV Control have ads?
Neither 4Lexile nor Universal Remote TV Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 4Lexile or Universal Remote TV Control?
4Lexile ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal Remote TV Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, 4Lexile was updated on November 7, 2026 and Universal Remote TV Control on November 9, 2026.

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