Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control # vs DEM

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 #

Control compatible smart TVs and streaming devices using your iPhone or iPad over WiFi. Offers basic free controls and premium features like keyboard input and app launching via subscription or lifetime purchase.

Highlights
  • Control TV over WiFi
  • Basic free remote buttons
  • Premium keyboard input
  • App launching
  • Input switching
  • Apple Watch and Mac companion controls
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

DEM

Features
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Aplicativo D&M Endoscopia industrial Todos equipamentos disponíveis para enxergar os status e enviar anexos! Gráficos em tempo real.

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control #4 screens
DEM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DEM at none against Universal TV Remote Control #'s 7. DEM also leads on ads (none vs shown). Universal TV Remote Control #'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 55 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and iOS requirement 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 Control # sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. DEM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote Control # ships an update every 6 days, DEM every 55 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Universal TV Remote Control # versus DEM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control #DEM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 55 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB44 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDLucas Natal da Silva

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

DEM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control #

Subscriptions5
  • Unlock All Features3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote - 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Universal TV Remote - 1 year$9.991 Year
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  • Universal TV Remote - 1 month$9.991 Month
  • Smart TV Remote - 1 year1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Universal TV Remote - lifetime$0.99
  • Universal TV Remote - lifetime$29.99
None

DEM

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 DEM free?
DEM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal TV Remote Control # or DEM have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control # shows ads; DEM does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control # or DEM?
Universal TV Remote Control # ships an update every 6 days, and DEM every 55 months. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control # was updated on November 3, 2026 and DEM on November 3, 2026.

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