Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control # vs Bluetouch™

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

Bluetouch™

Transform your device into a wireless Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Control your computer, smart TV, or other devices with a full keyboard, trackpad, and customizable remote layouts. Effortlessly transfer data and prevent your computer from sleeping.

Highlights
  • Wireless keyboard and trackpad
  • Multi-touch gestures
  • Smart typing with swipe and autocompletion
  • Global language support
  • QR/barcode data transfer
  • Customizable remote layouts
  • Mouse jiggler to prevent sleep
Features
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Use your device as a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. No additional software is required. Just connect directly via a secure, private Bluetooth connection and take effortless control! The app functions as a reliable wireless keyboard, trackpad, and mouse replacement. - Trackpad: Features scrolling, left, right, and middle mouse buttons. Supports multi-touch gestures (for PRO and ELITE users). Customize scroll speed and direction for perfect navigation. - Full Keyboard: Offers a full-featured layout for remote typing, including all function keys and arrow keys. - Smart Typing: Supports familiar features like swipe gestures, text autocompletion, and speech-to-text. - Global Language Support: Easily change the keyboard layout to support dozens of different languages. - Data Transfer: Scan QR codes or barcodes and wirelessly transmit the data to your connected device. You can also copy/paste text directly into the app to send it over. Advanced Control Tools - Custom Layouts & Remotes: Unleash your creativity by designing custom layouts for any use case—create your own dedicated Smart TV remote, presentation clicker, or Steam Deck controller. Export/import layouts for easy sharing and backup. Seamlessly switch between a keyboard, media remote, and navigation layout while connected to a single device. - Shortcut Keys: Create powerful shortcuts that send up to six different keyboard keys simultaneously (e.g., a single button press for Ctrl+Alt+Delete). - Mouse Jiggler: Prevent your computer from entering sleep or standby mode during long tasks, downloads, or presentations. Perfect for Every Situation Use the app as a dedicated media remote for movies, a full-featured PC mouse and keyboard, or a backup for your existing peripherals—protecting you against them going missing, getting broken, or running out of battery. Download the app today and experience effortless control! Get connected with the Bluetouch community! Join our Discord server for tips, tricks, and discussions: https://discord.gg/5KCsWhryjd Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control #4 screens
Bluetouch™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control # at 4.3 against Bluetouch™'s 3.6. Universal TV Remote Control # also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 49%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Bluetouch™'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Bluetouch™ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV Remote Control # holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control # has 1.3K ratings behind it against 169, 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 49% of Bluetouch™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote Control # ships an update every 5 days, Bluetouch™ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Universal TV Remote Control # versus Bluetouch™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control #Bluetouch™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better3.6 (169 ratings)
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews — better48.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better169
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDRaymond Jones

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%

Bluetouch™

All ratings168 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative29.2%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive48.8%
Neutral7.5%
Negative43.8%

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

Bluetouch™

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
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  • 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
6 purchases

Bluetouch™

Subscriptions2
  • Bundle Subscription (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Bundle Subscription (Yearly)$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Lifetime$6.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Create Combination Keys$7.99
Show 1 more
  • Create Custom Layouts$7.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control # free?
Universal TV Remote Control # is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bluetouch™ free?
Bluetouch™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control # or Bluetouch™?
Universal TV Remote Control # is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control # averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Bluetouch™ averages 3.6 from 169 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote Control # or Bluetouch™ have ads?
Both Universal TV Remote Control # and Bluetouch™ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control # or Bluetouch™?
Universal TV Remote Control # ships an update every 5 days, and Bluetouch™ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control # was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bluetouch™ on October 30, 2026.

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