Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control # vs GarageBook

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 TVs using your iPhone or iPad over WiFi. Offers basic remote functions for free, with advanced features like keyboard input and app launching available through premium upgrades. Supports a wide range of smart TV brands.

Highlights
  • WiFi TV control
  • Basic remote functions free
  • Premium advanced features
  • App launching
  • Keyboard input
  • 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

GarageBook

Features
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GarageBook is a simple, private way to keep track of your cars — no account, no cloud, and no subscription. For each car in your collection: - Log the make, model, year, registration and colour - Add photos so you always know which car you're looking at (and keep your favourites safe!) - Store MOT, service, insurance and warranty documents with expiry dates, so you always know what's due and when - Build a prioritised list of modification parts you're considering — set a priority, track estimated cost, and mark items off as you buy them Privacy by design: Everything you add lives on your device only. There's no account to create, no data sent anywhere, and no tracking of any kind. Whether you've got one daily driver or a whole garage of project cars, GarageBook keeps the paperwork and the wishlist in one place.

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control #4 screens
GarageBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Universal TV Remote Control # at Free against GarageBook's $0.99. Universal TV Remote Control # also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). GarageBook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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; GarageBook costs $0.99 up front. Universal TV Remote Control # sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. GarageBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote Control # ships an update every 6 days, GarageBook every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Universal TV Remote Control # versus GarageBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control #GarageBook
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDHarry Stanford

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

GarageBook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control #

Subscriptions5
  • Unlock All Features$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$4.99
  • Universal TV Remote - lifetime$29.99
None

GarageBook

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 GarageBook free?
GarageBook costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal TV Remote Control # or GarageBook have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control # shows ads; GarageBook does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control # or GarageBook?
Universal TV Remote Control # ships an update every 6 days, and GarageBook every 4 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control # was updated on November 7, 2026 and GarageBook on October 29, 2026.

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