Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control # vs Universal 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 #

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

Universal Remote

Stream media and mirror your phone's screen to a larger display. Control your TV remotely with a simple interface. Enjoy a bigger, better viewing experience for videos and games.

Highlights
  • Cast media to TV
  • Real-time streaming
  • TV remote control
  • Share screen with 1 touch
  • Quick device search and connect
Features
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Are you bored of squinting at your phone screen to watch videos or play games? Say goodbye to small screens and hello to the big screen experience with the Cast TV app! Main features of the screen mirror app: Cast media to TV from your phone Real-time streaming for a vibrant viewing experience TV remote control from afar Share screen with 1 touch in high-quality Quickly Search & connect with devices How to use screen-mirroring app: Turn off the VPN on your smartphone. Ensure that your TV and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Open the Cast TV app to connect your phone to tv. The smart TV remote app brings for you a bigger and better viewing experience. So, what are you waiting for? Experience the magic of screen mirroring today and enhance your entertainment experience to new heights! • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control #4 screens
Universal Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal TV Remote Control # at 75% against Universal Remote's 0%. Universal TV Remote Control # also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). Universal Remote's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 Universal Remote sells 9 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

Universal Remote 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Universal TV Remote Control #'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote Control # ships an update every 5 days, Universal Remote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Universal TV Remote Control # versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control #Universal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDSon Nguyen Minh

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%

Universal Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Universal Remote

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
9 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly2 variants$9.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$28.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • LifeTime$12.99
  • Lifetime Premium$41.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control # free?
Universal TV Remote Control # is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control # or Universal Remote?
Universal Remote is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control # averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Universal Remote averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote Control # or Universal Remote have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control # shows ads; Universal Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control # or Universal Remote?
Universal TV Remote Control # ships an update every 5 days, and Universal Remote every 4 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control # was updated on October 25, 2026 and Universal Remote on October 24, 2026.

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