Comparison

VIDAA vs TV Remote, Universal Remote

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Power On / Off
  • Volume Control
  • Change Channel
  • Share Video / Music / Photo to TV
  • Search Content
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Universal TV control
  • Power on/off
  • Volume adjustment
  • Channel navigation
  • Menu access
  • Simple setup
  • Wide compatibility
Features
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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

Screenshots

VIDAA4 screens
TV Remote, Universal Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
VIDAA versus TV Remote, Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIDAATV Remote, Universal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13K ratings)4.8 (2.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.2% of reviews — better25.9% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better2.9K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB57 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperV America Operations Inc.Inston

Customer experience

VIDAA

All ratings13,427 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews682 reviews
Positive40.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative51.0%

TV Remote, Universal Remote

All ratings2,872 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive25.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative70.9%

User reviews

VIDAA

From 13K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

VIDAA

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

TV Remote, Universal Remote

Subscriptions11
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Access IPTV Channels - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro: Unlock All3 Days trial$3.997 Days
Show 8 more
  • 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
One-time5
  • Lifetime Subscription$6.99
  • Access All Features$6.99
  • Lifetime Pro$27.99
Show 2 more
  • Lifetime Premium$32.99
  • Access IPTV Channel - Lifetime$32.99

Questions

Is VIDAA free?
VIDAA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote, Universal Remote free?
TV Remote, Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VIDAA or TV Remote, Universal Remote?
TV Remote, Universal Remote is rated higher. VIDAA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while TV Remote, Universal Remote averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.
Do VIDAA or TV Remote, Universal Remote have ads?
TV Remote, Universal Remote shows ads; VIDAA does not.
Which is updated more often, VIDAA or TV Remote, Universal Remote?
VIDAA ships an update every 2 months, and TV Remote, Universal Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, VIDAA was updated on October 18, 2026 and TV Remote, Universal Remote on October 19, 2026.

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