Comparison

Universal Remote vs Remote for Android Smart TV

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 all your smart TVs and streaming devices from your phone. Offers quick navigation, app access, and gesture controls for a seamless remote experience. Compatible with major brands.

Highlights
  • Control smart TVs and streaming devices
  • Full-featured remote with essential buttons
  • Channel and volume control
  • One-tap access to popular apps
  • Swipe-based gesture controls
  • Quick WiFi pairing
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

Remote for Android Smart TV

Control your Android Smart TV with your iPhone or iPad. This app offers basic TV functions like volume and channel control, plus a virtual touchpad and keyboard for easy navigation and text input. Connect wirelessly to your TV on the same network.

Highlights
  • Basic TV control (volume, channel, media)
  • Virtual touchpad navigation
  • Text and number keyboard input
  • Automatic and manual TV scanning
  • Vibration feedback on button press
Features
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Remote for Android Smart TV allows you to connect almost TVs running on Android and control them, you don't need a physic remote anymore. You just connect your iPhone/iPad the same network with your TVs and you are ready to use the app. FEATURE: - Basic control for every TV: volume, chanel, media, navigation,... - Navigation using virtual touch pad. Support 2 types of keyboard: Text & Number which can fast switch, help you enter text for website or keywords. - Scan TVs on local network and connect automatically, but it also supports quick manual connection without scanning. - Simple and smooth user interface that support vibration on the button, make it feel more comfortable for your hand. - Notice: Your Android TV must be enabled ADB (via USB Debugging), please read the instruction within the app when you connect a TV. - Disclaimer: This app is not official app which related to Android or any TV brands which may mentioned in your app, it follows the feature of Android which based on ADB debugging that may decrease the TV security. You should use this app for personal use or at home only, we do not recommend you applying it on public TVs at restaurants, companies or other organization. - Read or Terms and Privacy Policy at: https://tvremote-android.weebly.com/terms.html && https://tvremote-android.weebly.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Universal Remote4 screens
Remote for Android Smart TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote for Android Smart TV at none against Universal Remote's shown. Remote for Android Smart TV also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). Universal Remote's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 14). 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 Remote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Remote for Android Smart TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote for Android Smart TV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 7.8K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of Remote for Android Smart TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote ships an update monthly, Remote for Android Smart TV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Universal Remote versus Remote for Android Smart TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteRemote for Android Smart TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7.8K ratings)4.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.8K — better14
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITEDAnh Nguyen Ba

Customer experience

Universal Remote

All ratings7,822 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative62.5%

Remote for Android Smart TV

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Remote for Android Smart TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 5 more
  • 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
2 purchases

Remote for Android Smart TV

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Subscription with Trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • Buy One Time$9.99

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote for Android Smart TV free?
Remote for Android Smart TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or Remote for Android Smart TV?
Remote for Android Smart TV is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Remote for Android Smart TV averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do Universal Remote or Remote for Android Smart TV have ads?
Universal Remote shows ads; Remote for Android Smart TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or Remote for Android Smart TV?
Universal Remote ships an update monthly, and Remote for Android Smart TV fortnightly. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 21, 2026 and Remote for Android Smart TV on October 15, 2026.

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