Comparison

Smart TV Remote Universal vs 5dM remote

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

Head to head
About

Smart TV Remote Universal

Transform your iOS device into a universal TV remote. Control multiple brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku seamlessly over WiFi. Manage power, volume, channels, and more without the clutter of physical remotes.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control
  • Supports major TV brands
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Power, volume, and channel control
  • Ad-free premium option
  • Multiple subscription plans
Features
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Lost the remote again? Your phone is now the only remote you need. Smart TV Remote Universal turns your iPhone or iPad into a fast, reliable remote for nearly any smart TV — no infrared, no extra hardware, and no digging through couch cushions. Pair once over Wi-Fi and take control in seconds. ONE APP FOR EVERY TV IN YOUR HOME Pair multiple TVs and switch between rooms instantly — no re-pairing, no setup every time. Living room to bedroom in one tap. CONTROL EVERYTHING Power, volume, channels, inputs, playback and a full D-pad — every button from your physical remote, right on your screen, with real haptic feedback on every press. TYPE INSTEAD OF HUNTING LETTERS Stop picking letters one at a time on the TV screen. Use your phone's keyboard — or the numeric pad — to search shows, sign in to apps and enter passwords in a fraction of the time. SWIPE TO NAVIGATE A smooth trackpad lets you glide through menus with your thumb — faster and more natural than pressing arrow keys. SPEAK INSTEAD OF SCROLLING Use voice input to search and navigate on supported TVs — completely hands-free. LAUNCH YOUR APPS IN ONE TAP The apps grid takes you straight to your favorite streaming apps without hunting around the home screen. CONTROL FROM YOUR HOME SCREEN & LOCK SCREEN This is where Smart TV Remote Universal goes beyond any ordinary remote app: - Home Screen widgets: a quick D-pad + volume widget and an app-launcher grid, one tap from anywhere - Live Activity with Dynamic Island support — compact controls while you do other things - Siri & Shortcuts support through App Intents: automate your TV or ask Siri WORKS WITH YOUR TV Compatible with Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, Philips, Roku and Roku devices, Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Google TV, Android TV and many more. If your smart TV is on your Wi-Fi, chances are we support it. MAKE IT YOURS Per-brand accent colors (Roku purple, Samsung blue, LG red and more), plus light, dark and system appearance. READY IN UNDER A MINUTE Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV and follow the on-screen steps. That's it — no pairing codes, no cables. GO PRO Upgrade to Pro for the complete, ad-free experience with unlimited paired devices and all widgets unlocked. Choose a yearly plan with a 3-day free trial, a monthly plan, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase, after any free trial period. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://tvremoteapp.art.blog/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, Philips, Roku, Amazon, Google or any other TV brand mentioned. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

About

5dM remote

This application allows you to control your LG TV over WiFi. It features a unique 'IMPATIENCE' button that lets you pause live TV for a user-defined duration, perfect for skipping ads or taking breaks without missing content.

Highlights
  • LG TV WiFi control
  • Customizable pause button
  • Ad skipping functionality
  • User-defined delay for pause
  • Control over same WiFi network
Features
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This wifi remote app controls any LG TV located on the same wifi network. SPECIAL FEATURE: the IMPATIENCE button. Tired of sitting through minutes of ads, itching to get a drink or use the bathroom, but afraid that you may miss a critical plot reveal or news item upon the program returning? Well wait no longer!! The IMPATIENCE button is a a pause button, whose delay can be specified in units of seconds. Therefore, when a 2-minute ad pops up, simply press IMPATEINCE, enter "120", then head to the fridge to quench your thirst without the nagging clock in your head pressuring you to return to the couch. Or head to the toilet to poop in peace. The options are limitless!!

Screenshots

Smart TV Remote Universal4 screens
5dM remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 5dM remote at 100% against Smart TV Remote Universal's 18%. 5dM remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Smart TV Remote Universal's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (890 vs 1). On 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

Smart TV Remote Universal is free to download; 5dM remote costs $0.99 up front. Smart TV Remote Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 5dM remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

5dM remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart TV Remote Universal has 890 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Smart TV Remote Universal's written reviews are positive against 100% of 5dM remote's.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Smart TV Remote Universal versus 5dM remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart TV Remote Universal5dM remote
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.8 (890 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings890 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJenni Parkkonenalexander vallejo

Customer experience

Smart TV Remote Universal

All ratings891 ratings
Positive68.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews420 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative80.5%

5dM remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Smart TV Remote Universal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on device scan
  • Volume controls not working
  • Navigation issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for more TV brands
  • Improve device detection
  • Reduce ads

5dM remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart TV Remote Universal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Version$4.99
  • Lifetime premium$24.99
None

5dM remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart TV Remote Universal free?
Smart TV Remote Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 5dM remote free?
5dM remote costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart TV Remote Universal or 5dM remote?
5dM remote is rated higher. Smart TV Remote Universal averages 3.8 out of 5 from 890 ratings, while 5dM remote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Smart TV Remote Universal or 5dM remote have ads?
Smart TV Remote Universal shows ads; 5dM remote does not.

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