Comparison

Universal Remote vs Remote 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 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 Control

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Effortlessly control your smart TV with features like quick Wi-Fi connection, a responsive D-pad, touchpad, numpad, and easy keyboard input for seamless navigation and text entry.

Highlights
  • Quick Wi-Fi connection
  • D-pad, touchpad, and numpad controls
  • Easy keyboard text input
  • Works with popular Smart TVs
  • Automatic device detection
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful, all-in-one TV remote. Whether your original remote is lost, broken, or just out of reach, this app gives you full control of your smart TV in seconds—no setup stress, no clutter. [Features] - Quick and seamless connection: Connect to your Smart TV over Wi-Fi in just a few taps. The app automatically detects compatible devices on your network so you can start controlling instantly. - D-pad, touchpad, and numpad in one app: Switch channels, adjust volume, power your TV on/off. Easily navigate your TV menus with a clean, responsive interface designed for everyday use. - Keyboard input made easy: Typing on TV is painful - we fix that. Enter text directly from your phone to search shows, log in to apps, or browse the web on your TV. - Works with popular Smart TVs: Our app is compatible with a wide range of Smart TV brands, making it your go-to remote for multiple devices at home. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/soosky.co/tv-remote-policy/ Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/soosky.co/tv-remote-terms/

Screenshots

Universal Remote4 screens
Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Control at none against Universal Remote's 11. Remote Control also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Universal Remote's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Remote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Universal Remote versus Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteRemote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7.8K ratings)4.7 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.8K — better14
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITEDAI Powered App

Customer experience

Universal Remote

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

Remote Control

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

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 Control

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
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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
None

Remote Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control free?
Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or Remote Control?
Remote Control is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Remote Control averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.
Do Universal Remote or Remote Control have ads?
Both Universal Remote and Remote Control show ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or Remote Control?
Universal Remote ships an update monthly, and Remote Control monthly. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 18, 2026 and Remote Control on October 10, 2026.

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