Comparison

Universal TV Remote® vs Remote Controller for TV

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 your smart TV with your iPhone or iPad. This app functions like a physical remote, allowing you to change channels, adjust volume, and navigate menus. It requires your device and TV to be on the same Wi-Fi network.

Highlights
  • Power ON/OFF
  • Volume control
  • Channel switching
  • Menu navigation
  • Video playback control
  • Touch bar navigation
  • Automatic Wi-Fi connection
Features
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▶ Universal Remote ◀ allows you easily to control your Smart TV using your iPhone / iPad. The operation is the same as the real TV remote. You can freely switch channels, adjust volume and enjoy your favorite TV shows. To use this remote control, you must have your iPhone / iPad on the same wifi network as your smart TV and you have to accept the message that appears on your TV screen. ▶ Key Features ◀ ● Power ON / OFF ● Mute / Unmute ● Volume Up / Down ● Channel Up / Down ● Menu Button with up / down and left / right ● Video control (Play/Pause/Stop...) ● Touch bar for easy navigation ● Automatic connection to a device ● No wires and no additional hardware needed! SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: - ▶ Universal Remote ◀ App is free to download. It contains preferable auto-renewing subscription options for Unlimited Use. - Once you subscribe to any of your preferable options, you can enjoy all the features of the app. - 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. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/hanjadevi/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/hanjadevi/termsconditions

About

Remote Controller for TV

Transform your smartphone into a powerful remote for your smart TV. Control channels, volume, navigate menus with a trackpad, and perform text searches directly from your device. Connects easily over Wi-Fi to compatible smart TV models.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Channel and volume management
  • Built-in trackpad navigation
  • Text search functionality
  • One-tap app launching
  • Automatic Wi-Fi connection
Features
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Remote Controller for TV gives you all the controls of a standard Roku Smart TV remote. Use Remote Controller for TV to manage & change channels, fast forward, rewind, skip back, adjust volume and much more. You can also navigate menus using the built-in trackpad or make text searches right with your phone’s keyboard. Connecting the app to your device is simple. Just ensure your iOS device and Roku TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network and you’re good to go! Key Features: --------------------------------- • Connect automatically to Roku TVs on your Wi-Fi network • Access all Smart TV buttons for seamless control • Spacious Trackpad for easy menu and content navigation • Effortlessly manage & change TV channels • Launch popular platforms like Youtube, Netflix, Tubi, HBO, Prime Video, and more with a single tap • Make fast searches with text entry using your device's keyboard for channels such as Netflix or Youtube, or for searching on your Smart TV • Compatible with all TV models running Smart TV OS NEVER LOSE YOUR REMOTE AGAIN Constantly misplacing your TV remote? Remote Controller for TV acts as the original remote control, granting access to all your device's functionalities straight from your smartphone! SEAMLESS CONTROL With its straightforward design and intuitive interface, there's no clutter of buttons or intricate configurations. Use Remote Controller for TV just like you would a regular TV remote! CONNECT IN SECONDS With TCL Roku, setup is a breeze. Remote Controller for TV automatically detects and lets you connect to every Smart TV on your network with a tap! Note: Some apps like YouTube and Hulu+ utilize their own on-screen keyboards instead of the iOS keyboard. Remote Controller for TV is compatible with all Roku models including Roku 1, Roku 2, Roku 3, Streaming Stick, Express, Express+, Premiere, Premiere+, Ultra, Roku TV, TCL Roku TV, Sharp Roku TV, Hisense, Philips, Onn Roku TV & more. * Please note that Remote Controller for TV is not an official Roku product, and we are not affiliated with the Roku company. Privacy Policy https://loopmobile.io/privacy.html Terms of use https://loopmobile.io/tos.html

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote®3 screens
Remote Controller for TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Controller for TV at none against Universal TV Remote®'s shown. Remote Controller for TV also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). Universal TV Remote®'s advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 11%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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® sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Remote Controller for TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Universal TV Remote® against 4.5 for Remote Controller for TV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 676 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Universal TV Remote®'s written reviews are positive against 11% of Remote Controller for TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote® ships an update every 7 months, Remote Controller for TV weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Universal TV Remote® versus Remote Controller for TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote®Remote Controller for TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings)4.5 (676 ratings)
Positive reviews40.4% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better676
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB18 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHanja DeviLOOP MOBILE FZCO

Customer experience

Universal TV Remote®

All ratings1,139 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive40.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative57.4%

Remote Controller for TV

All ratings676 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

Bugs and requests

Universal TV Remote®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Buttons not responding
  • Frequent disconnections
  • App freezing/crashing

Requested features

3 requests
  • Reset TV connection option
  • Reduced ad frequency
  • Support for more TV brands

Remote Controller for TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal TV Remote®

Subscriptions2
  • Universal Remote Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Monthly3 Days trial$11.991 Month
One-time1
  • Universal Remote$6.99
5 purchases

Remote Controller for TV

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$6.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Premium$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$44.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote® free?
Universal TV Remote® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Controller for TV free?
Remote Controller for TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote® or Remote Controller for TV?
Universal TV Remote® and Remote Controller for TV are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 676 ratings respectively.
Do Universal TV Remote® or Remote Controller for TV have ads?
Universal TV Remote® shows ads; Remote Controller for TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote® or Remote Controller for TV?
Universal TV Remote® ships an update every 7 months, and Remote Controller for TV weekly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote® was updated on September 22, 2026 and Remote Controller for TV on September 25, 2026.

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