Comparison

Universal TV Remote ◆ vs TV Remote

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 using your iPhone or iPad. Connect to the same WiFi network for automatic detection and use features like a built-in keyboard, voice commands, and media casting. Offers a fully functional remote experience with motion control and Apple Watch support.

Highlights
  • Fully functional remote control
  • Built-in keyboard for searches
  • Mouse Air motion control
  • Voice commands
  • Cast photos, videos, and audios
  • Apple Watch and Widgets support
Features
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Universal TV Remote ◆ is an application that allows you to control your TV instead of using your physical remote.  Connect your iPhone / iPad to the same WiFi network as your TV device and application will automatically detect the device to control. Features: ◆ Fully functional remote control. ◆ Built-in keyboard to facilitate searches. ◆ Use navigation pad for convenient menu and quick navigation/typing on web application ◆ Automatic connection to a device. ◆ Mouse Air : Your TV are able to receive input information from the motion of your phone. ◆ Voice commands : You are able to use voice to control your TV ◆ Support Apple Watch and Widgets ◆ Cast Photos/Videos/Audios to your TV. ◆ Power off/on, or adjust volume up/down ◆ Full iOS 13 and iPhone XR / XS / XS Max / 11 / 11 Pro support ◆ Frequently update to support more new TV models Please contact us if you're having any issues in using the app. We do our best to make everyone using our app happily. You can use the feedback form in the app to send us feedback of any kind, we take every single one into consideration. UPGRADE TV REMOTE SUBSCRIPTION • You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features within Universal TV Remote ◆ . • Subscriptions are billed weekly at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. • 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. The cost depends on the selected plan • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription Universal TV Remote ◆ also offers a Lifetime subscription with unlimited access to the Universal TV Remote forever. By using Universal TV Remote, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://vietphaptravelvn.com/privacy/ https://vietphaptravelvn.com/terms/

About

TV Remote

Control your smart TV directly from your smartphone. This app automatically detects compatible TVs on your Wi-Fi network and offers most of the key features found on a physical remote for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Universal smart TV control
  • Auto-detect TV on Wi-Fi
  • Works with popular brands
  • Full remote key features
  • Subscription options
Features
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TV Remote - Universal Control• The Universal Remote - Control TV app is for all Brand Smart TV. The TV Remote Control app works to operate your Smart TV smoothly from your phone. Try it & enjoy a better TV experience. Features: - Auto detect smart TV on the same WIFI network. - Work with the most popular brand Smart TVs. - Maximum key features of a physical Remote available here Subscription details: Length of subscription: - 1 week - 1 Year - Life Time Subscription cost: - 1 week for 4.99 - 1 year for 19.99 (Including a three-day free trial) - Life Time for 29.99 • Payment will be charged to iTunes account at the confirmation of purchase. • Subscription will automatically renew unless auto renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of current period, and identify the cost of renewal. • Account will be the charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto renewal may be turned off by going to the users account settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Read our privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/securesoft/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/securesoft/tnc

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote ◆3 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.4 against Universal TV Remote ◆'s 4.1. TV Remote also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 17%). Universal TV Remote ◆'s advantage is ratings volume (8.4K vs 1.1K). On price, update cadence, ads 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 TV Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote ◆ has 8.4K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Universal TV Remote ◆'s written reviews are positive against 33% of TV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote ◆ ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Remote every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Universal TV Remote ◆ versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote ◆TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8.4K ratings)4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.4K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVinh NguyenSECURE SOFT LTD.

Customer experience

Universal TV Remote ◆

All ratings8,432 ratings
Positive76.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative20.6%
Written reviews513 reviews
Positive17.0%
Neutral0.8%
Negative82.3%

TV Remote

All ratings1,094 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

User reviews

Universal TV Remote ◆

From 8.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works with TVs
  • 👍 Apple Watch compatible
  • ⭐️ Great app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 💰 Requires subscription
  • 🔍 Difficult to use
  • 🤖 Buggy
  • 🚫 Doesn't connect to TV

TV Remote

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Responsive app
  • 💡 Helpful when TV remote is not working

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires paid subscription
  • 🔒 Bluetooth required for connection
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🚫 Doesn't work as expected

Bugs and requests

Universal TV Remote ◆

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't recognize subscription
  • Keeps asking to upgrade
  • Crashes frequently

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add Back and Home buttons to Apple Watch app
  • Improve TV compatibility

TV Remote

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Pairing device code not working
  • Doesn't connect to multiple TVs

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free version without subscription
  • More features like casting and touch calibration

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal TV Remote ◆

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Upgrade TV Remote3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99
10 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions9
  • TV Remote Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • TV Remote Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • TV Remote Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • TV Remote Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • TV Remote Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • TV Remote Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • TV Remote Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • TV Remote Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • TV Remote Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • TV Remote Lifetime Purchase$29.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote ◆ free?
Universal TV Remote ◆ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote ◆ or TV Remote?
TV Remote is rated higher. Universal TV Remote ◆ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote ◆ or TV Remote have ads?
Neither Universal TV Remote ◆ nor TV Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote ◆ or TV Remote?
Universal TV Remote ◆ ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote every 4 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote ◆ was updated on September 26, 2026 and TV Remote on September 19, 2026.

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