VIDAA vs TV Remote, Universal Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VIDAA
Control your VIDAA Smart TV with your phone. This app offers all standard remote functions like power, volume, and channel control. It also allows you to share media and search for content directly on your TV.
- Power On / Off
- Volume Control
- Change Channel
- Share Video / Music / Photo to TV
- Search Content
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Cannot find your TV Remote? The VIDAA Smart Remote App is a convenient and easy way to control any TV in your home which runs the VIDAA Smart TV OS. It provides all of the functions of your TV remote and more. Key Features: - Power On / Off - Volume Control - Change Channel - Share Video / Music / Photo to TV - Search Content The compatibility may vary depending on your TV model number.
TV Remote, Universal Remote
Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and menus for over 1000 TV models worldwide. Simplify your entertainment setup and eliminate the need for multiple physical remotes.
- Universal TV control
- Power on/off
- Volume adjustment
- Channel navigation
- Menu access
- Simple setup
- Wide compatibility
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Universal TV Remote Control App Works with 1000+ Models in Over 100+ Countries! Control your TV effortlessly with just your phone. Simply choose your TV brand and connect in seconds. Say goodbye to your old, cluttered remotes with this all-in-one solution! Remote Troubles? We’ve Got You! - Frustrated with frequent battery replacements? - Tired of constantly searching for your misplaced remote? - Confused by having multiple remotes that all look the same? - Did your pet chew up the remote again? - Is your remote unresponsive or slow? With your phone always within reach, transform it into a universal TV remote and eliminate these problems. Regain control and simplify your daily life! With TV Remote App: - Control power on/off - Adjust volume - Mute with a single tap - Enter channel numbers directly - Navigate channels - Control AV/TV mode - Access your TV menu Why TV Remote Control? - Simple setup – connect to your TV in just one tap - Compatible with almost all TV brands - Intuitive, user-friendly design Please Note This universal remote control for TV is not affiliated with any TV manufacturers included. We Value Your Feedback If your TV brand or model isn’t listed, please reach out. Your input helps us continually improve our app! Subscription Terms & Details - Get unlimited access to all features. - The payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Subscription may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Privacy Policy: https://inston.ltd/privacypolicy.html?pkg=com.inston.tvremote Terms of Use: https://inston.ltd/terms.html?pkg=com.inston.tvremote
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VIDAA at none against TV Remote, Universal Remote's 16. VIDAA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (40% vs 26%). TV Remote, Universal Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating 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
Both are free to download. TV Remote, Universal Remote sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. VIDAA asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for VIDAA against 4.8 for TV Remote, Universal Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of VIDAA's written reviews are positive against 26% of TV Remote, Universal Remote's.
VIDAA ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote, Universal Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VIDAA | TV Remote, Universal Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (13K ratings) | 4.8 (2.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.2% of reviews — better | 25.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 2.9K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | V America Operations Inc. | Inston |
Customer experience
VIDAA
TV Remote, Universal Remote
User reviews
VIDAA
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Useful remote control functionality
- 🔒 No login required
- 🚀 Fast connection to TV
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some TVs
- 🐛 App crashes on startup
- 🐛 Unresponsive on certain devices
- 🐛 Inability to add/remove apps
TV Remote, Universal Remote
From 2.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🙌 Helpful for finding lost remote
- 💡 Allows room/location customization
Room to improve
- 🤑 Excessive paid features
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
- 📺 Compatibility issues with some TV models
- 💤 Frequent ads interrupting usage
Bugs and requests
VIDAA
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to connect to TV after updates
- App freezes when trying to add new devices
- Volume controls not working as expected
- Screen mirroring feature not functioning
- Frequent app crashes and force closes
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for more streaming apps
- Implement automatic TV reconnection
- Add landscape mode support
- Allow customization of app settings
- Improve overall stability and reliability
TV Remote, Universal Remote
Reported bugs
3 issues- App fails to connect to TV
- Buttons not responding as expected
- Subscription not canceling properly
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to control more TV functions without subscription
- Option to disable ads in free version
- Support for more TV brands and models
In-app purchases
VIDAA
No in-app purchases
TV Remote, Universal Remote
- Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
- Access IPTV Channels - Monthly$3.991 Month
- Pro: Unlock All3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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- Pro: Full Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Weekly Subscription$6.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Pro: Ultimate Access$12.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Annual Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Access IPTV Channels - Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Pro: Unlimited Access$24.991 Year
- Lifetime Subscription$6.99
- Access All Features$6.99
- Lifetime Pro$27.99
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- Lifetime Premium$32.99
- Access IPTV Channel - Lifetime$32.99
Questions
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