Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control # vs DropGo

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

DropGo

Features
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DropGo 让手机和电脑之间传文件变得更直接。打开 App 后,设备会在同一局域网内自动发现彼此;如果网络环境复杂,也可以在首屏查看本机 IP,并在另一台设备上手动连接。 主要功能: - 手机、Mac 和电脑之间互传照片、视频和文件 - 自动发现附近 DropGo 设备 - 自动发现失败时支持手动输入 IP 连接 - 大文件接收确认,避免误收 - 传输队列显示进度和文件状态 - 接收历史、文件导出和存储管理 - 局域网点对点传输,文件不会上传到 DropGo 服务器 - 文件分片传输,并启用应用层加密认证 - 免费版支持单文件 1GB 以内、一次最多 200 个文件的局域网互传 适合: - 手机拍摄素材快速传到电脑 - 电脑文件发送到手机 - 多张图片或视频批量转移 - 没有数据线、不想登录网盘时的临时文件互传 注意:DropGo 主要用于同一 Wi-Fi 或同一局域网内的设备互传。部分路由器、访客 Wi-Fi 或公寓网络可能会阻止设备互访,此时可以尝试切换到同一热点或使用手动 IP 连接。 当前免费版本限制:单个文件不超过 1GB,一次最多选择 200 个文件,只支持局域网传输,不支持跨网络中转、完整文件夹传输或多目标同时发送。未来 Pro 版计划加入更大的单文件上限、1000+ 批量文件、文件夹传输、跨网络传输、自动接收规则和高级传输报告。

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control #4 screens
DropGo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DropGo at none against Universal TV Remote Control #'s 7. DropGo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and 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

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control # sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. DropGo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Universal TV Remote Control # versus DropGo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control #DropGo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTD伟 龚

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

DropGo

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
None

DropGo

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 DropGo free?
DropGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal TV Remote Control # or DropGo have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control # shows ads; DropGo does not.

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