Comparison

Universal Remote vs Universal Remote TV Control .+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Universal Remote

Control your smart TVs and streaming devices wirelessly from your phone. Offers quick navigation, app access, and gesture controls. Seamlessly pair with major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG.

Highlights
  • Full-featured remote control
  • Channel and volume control
  • One-tap app access
  • Swipe gesture navigation
  • Quick WiFi pairing
  • Control Smart TVs and streaming devices
Features
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Control all your devices in one place — fast, easy, and wireless. Universal Remote Screen Cast lets you control Smart TVs and streaming devices directly from your phone. Compatible with major brands like Samsung, Roku, Sony, Amazon Fire TV and LG, this app offers a seamless remote experience with quick navigation, fast pairing, and simple access to your favorite apps. Key Features: Full-featured remote with all essential buttons Switch channels and control volume with ease One-tap access to popular apps like Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, YouTube, and more Swipe-based gesture controls for smooth navigation Quick pairing with Smart TVs connected to the same WiFi network Easy Setup: Ensure your phone and Smart TV are connected to the same WiFi network. Open the app, select your TV, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process. This universal remote app supports a wide variety of Smart TV brands and models. Disclaimer: This application is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the mentioned companies. It is not an official product of any brand or its affiliates. Premium Access: • Subscribed user has unlimited access to the remote services. • Unsubscribed user can only use those services with limited quota per day. • User can subscribe one week (USD 3.99) or one month (USD 6.99) auto renewing subscriptions or one year (USD 19.99) auto renewing subscriptions or Lifetime (USD24.99) limited offer. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: http://uniremotelabs.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: http://uniremotelabs.com/privacy-policy For support or feedback, contact us at: support@uniremotelabs.com

About

Universal Remote TV Control .+

Transform your iPhone into a smart TV remote. Easily control various TV brands over Wi-Fi with a familiar interface. Access all essential functions like volume, channel, and playback.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Supports major TV brands
  • Volume and channel control
  • Navigation and playback functions
  • Familiar remote layout
Features
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Our app turns your iPhone into a smart TV remote, so you can control your TV without the original remote. It works with Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, TCL, Roku TVs and Roku sticks, Hitachi, Telefunken, Grundig, Continental Edison, and many other brands. Quick and Easy Setup Connect your iPhone and your TV to the same Wi-Fi network, and the app will find your TV automatically. On some models, you just need to confirm the connection on your TV screen. The app works over Wi-Fi, so you can control your TV from anywhere in the room, no need to point at the screen. Familiar Remote Design A realistic, easy-to-use layout gives you access to all the main functions of your original remote. Supported TVs: Samsung Smart TV LG Smart TV and LG webOS Sony Bravia Philips Panasonic Viera TCL and Roku TV Hitachi, Telefunken, Grundig, Continental Edison, and more Key Features: Volume control Channel switching Navigation pad Playback control: play, pause, stop, and more Menu, Options, Info, and Tools buttons Power off Have an idea or suggestion? Feel free to contact us, we’d love to hear from you. Disclaimer: This application is not an official app of Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, TCL, Roku, Hitachi, Telefunken, Grundig, or Continental Edison, and is not affiliated with any of these companies. Privacy Policy: http://scout-web-based.tilda.ws/privacy Terms of Use: http://scout-web-based.tilda.ws/terms

Screenshots

Universal Remote4 screens
Universal Remote TV Control .+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal Remote TV Control .+ at none against Universal Remote's shown. Universal Remote's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 14%). On price, rating, 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 Remote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote TV Control .+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Universal Remote against 4.4 for Universal Remote TV Control .+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 7.8K ratings behind it against 268, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 14% of Universal Remote TV Control .+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote ships an update monthly, Universal Remote TV Control .+ every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Universal Remote versus Universal Remote TV Control .+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteUniversal Remote TV Control .+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7.8K ratings)4.4 (268 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.0% of reviews — better14.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.8K — better268
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITEDSCOUT -WEB BASED SYSTEMS LTD

Customer experience

Universal Remote

All ratings7,834 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive33.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative62.2%

Universal Remote TV Control .+

All ratings268 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive14.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative84.0%

User reviews

Universal Remote

From 7.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Responsive and fast
  • 🎨 Seamless pairing with devices
  • 💡 Useful as a backup remote

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔌 Unreliable connection to devices
  • 📢 Intrusive ads and constant upsells

Universal Remote TV Control .+

From 268 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Connects to anything
  • 👍 Worked first time instantly

Room to improve

  • 💸 All features are paid
  • 💸 Expensive subscription
  • 💸 High weekly cost
  • 💸 Trying to scam users
  • 👎 App doesn't work

Bugs and requests

Universal Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to find or connect to TV
  • Purchased features not activating
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Restoration of purchases not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable button layout
  • Support for more TV brands
  • Ability to control smart home devices
  • Improved Apple Watch integration

Universal Remote TV Control .+

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Does not work on TV
  • Cannot find TV
  • Difficult to cancel subscription
  • Free version opens ads with every button press
  • Payment went through without agreement
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  • Inconvenient and disconnects from TV frequently
  • Support tab does not work
  • Cannot cancel free trial

Requested features

3 requests
  • Clear instructions on how to connect
  • Option to cancel subscription easily
  • Less intrusive ads in free version

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
  • Lifetime$24.99
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
4 purchases

Universal Remote TV Control .+

Subscriptions4
  • Universal Remote Control TV$1.997 Days
  • Week Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Week Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • Universal TV Remote Control$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote TV Control .+ free?
Universal Remote TV Control .+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or Universal Remote TV Control .+?
Universal Remote TV Control .+ is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Universal Remote TV Control .+ averages 4.4 from 268 ratings.
Do Universal Remote or Universal Remote TV Control .+ have ads?
Universal Remote shows ads; Universal Remote TV Control .+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or Universal Remote TV Control .+?
Universal Remote ships an update monthly, and Universal Remote TV Control .+ every 5 months. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Universal Remote TV Control .+ on October 30, 2026.

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