Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control # vs Keyboard DFU Tool

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 #

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Control power, volume, navigation, and apps across a wide range of brands. Enjoy faster text input and touchpad control, all without needing your physical remote.

Highlights
  • Full-featured remote control (power, volume, navigation)
  • Launch apps directly on supported TVs
  • Text input via iPhone keyboard
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Control from Apple Watch and Home Screen widgets
  • Supports multiple TV brands and streaming devices
Features
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Can't find the remote? Use your iPhone or iPad to control a compatible TV over WiFi. Start with free basic remote buttons, with companion controls on Apple Watch and Mac. CHECK COMPATIBILITY Supports compatible Apple TV, Samsung, LG, Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV, Roku, Hisense and Vizio devices. Experimental support is also available for compatible Philips, Sony and Panasonic TVs, depending on model and firmware. Your phone and TV must be on the same local network. Pairing or enabling network control on your TV may be required. Available buttons and features vary by model. FREE EVERYDAY CONTROL Use the basic keypad for volume, channels, navigation and playback where supported. Basic Apple Watch and widget buttons are also free. Save multiple TVs and organize them by room. TYPE, TAP AND WATCH Premium unlocks keyboard input, app launching, input switching, keypad customization, extended Apple Watch controls and additional Siri Shortcuts on supported devices. Touchpad navigation is available on supported Apple TV, Samsung and LG devices. DIRECT CONNECTION Remote commands are sent over your local network. No TV account is required. IN-APP PURCHASES Choose a lifetime purchase or an auto-renewing subscription where offered. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. DISCLAIMER This is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Apple Inc., Samsung, LG, Google, Amazon, Roku, Hisense, Vizio or any other TV or device manufacturer. Product names, logos and brands belong to their owners and are used only to indicate compatibility. Privacy Policy: https://www.rs.ltd/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.rs.ltd/terms

About

Keyboard DFU Tool

This utility app automatically upgrades the firmware for Bluetooth keyboards connected to iPads. It searches for and identifies compatible keyboards, then downloads and installs the appropriate firmware based on user selection.

Highlights
  • Automatic Bluetooth keyboard firmware upgrade
  • Search and identify iPad Bluetooth keyboards
  • Automatic firmware download
  • User-selected firmware installation
Features
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This application mainly provides automatic upgrade of Bluetooth keyboard firmware . Its main function is to search and identify the iPad Bluetooth keyboard, automatically download firmware according to the user's selection ,then upgrade the keyboard.

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control #4 screens
Keyboard DFU Tool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Universal TV Remote Control # at Free against Keyboard DFU Tool's $0.99. Universal TV Remote Control # also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). Keyboard DFU Tool's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). 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

Universal TV Remote Control # is free to download; Keyboard DFU Tool costs $0.99 up front. Universal TV Remote Control # sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Keyboard DFU Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Keyboard DFU Tool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control # has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Universal TV Remote Control #'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Keyboard DFU Tool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote Control # ships an update every 5 days, Keyboard DFU Tool every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Universal TV Remote Control # versus Keyboard DFU Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control #Keyboard DFU Tool
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.3 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTD赵杰 李

Customer experience

Universal TV Remote Control #

All ratings1,255 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative15.1%
Written reviews945 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative20.5%

Keyboard DFU Tool

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

Bugs and requests

Universal TV Remote Control #

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to connect to some TV models
  • Loses connection randomly
  • Volume controls not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more TV brand support
  • Improve Apple Watch integration
  • Customize button layout and colors
  • Implement voice control
  • Add keyboard functionality

Keyboard DFU Tool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control #

Subscriptions5
  • Unlock All Features7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote - 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Universal TV Remote - 1 year$9.991 Year
Show 2 more
  • Universal TV Remote - 1 month$9.991 Month
  • Smart TV Remote - 1 year$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Universal TV Remote - lifetime$1.99
  • Universal TV Remote - lifetime$4.99
None

Keyboard DFU Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control # free?
Universal TV Remote Control # is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Keyboard DFU Tool free?
Keyboard DFU Tool costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control # or Keyboard DFU Tool?
Keyboard DFU Tool is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control # averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Keyboard DFU Tool averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote Control # or Keyboard DFU Tool have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control # shows ads; Keyboard DFU Tool does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control # or Keyboard DFU Tool?
Universal TV Remote Control # ships an update every 5 days, and Keyboard DFU Tool every 2 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control # was updated on October 27, 2026 and Keyboard DFU Tool on October 8, 2026.

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