Comparison

TV Remote vs Universal TV・Remote Control・

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote

Control your smart TV directly from your phone. Connect via WIFI to manage volume, channels, and navigation with a touchpad and keyboard. Supports major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG.

Highlights
  • WIFI TV connection
  • Smart TV detection
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Keyboard input
  • Channel launching
  • Voice search
Features
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TV Remote is the ultimate solution for controlling your Smart TV from the comfort of your phone. With its easy-to-use interface and compatibility with various TV brands such as Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, FireTV, AndroidTV, Vizio, and Hisense, this app lets you take charge of your TV viewing experience. You can connect your device to your TV via WIFI, and enjoy full control of your TV functions, including volume, channels, input sources, and more, right from your mobile device. Whether you're watching a movie, playing games, or simply relaxing, the app makes it easy to manage your TV, no matter where you are. Try it today and discover a whole new level of TV control. Main features: * Automatically detects Smart TVs on the same WIFI network * Works with most popular TV brands * Large touchpad for easy menu and content navigation * Launch channels directly from the app * Fast and simple keyboard input * Voice search for hands-free control *** Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features*** You can choose one-time payment or a yearly subscription. (with 3-day free trial) a monthly subscription a weekly subscription – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – 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. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, or any other TV brands listed above. Privacy: https://evolly.app/privacy-policy/ Terms: https://evolly.app/terms-of-service/

About

Universal TV・Remote Control・

Turn your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and navigate with a built-in touchpad. Supports a wide range of smart TV brands for easy and efficient management of your television.

Highlights
  • Universal TV compatibility
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Fast connection setup
  • Full remote functionality
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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Turn your smartphone into a reliable universal remote for any TV. Effortlessly manage power, volume, channels, inputs, and more across top brands and models. With instant setup, intuitive touchpad navigation, and a sleek interface, TV control is simpler than ever. Key Features: - Universal compatibility with popular smart TVs - Responsive touchpad for smooth navigation - Fast, one-tap connection - Full controls: volume, channels, sources, and beyond - Clean, user-friendly design Download now and master your TV from your phone! Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1maMipyQWpIOq82WkSVZdd4cNamcxD9yyf7Vk3rECy4c/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rSxV1DJDbFTqwmRHcrzpeWSPnvLOxflVo3qICAq0ErQ/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Universal TV・Remote Control・4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: TV Remote at freemium against Universal TV・Remote Control・'s subscription. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (605K vs 1.1K) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). Universal TV・Remote Control・'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and 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

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Universal TV・Remote Control・ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 — 4.4 for TV Remote against 4.5 for Universal TV・Remote Control・. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 605K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 20% and 20% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update monthly, Universal TV・Remote Control・ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
TV Remote versus Universal TV・Remote Control・: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteUniversal TV・Remote Control・
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (605K ratings)4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings605K — better1.1K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEVOLLY.APPVRT-MB d.o.o.

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings604,789 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews4,222 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative76.6%

Universal TV・Remote Control・

All ratings1,119 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative78.0%

User reviews

TV Remote

From 605K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Connects easily
  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 🔒 Works with multiple TVs
  • 👍 Helpful when remote is lost

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires original remote for setup
  • 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔋 Drains phone battery

Universal TV・Remote Control・

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent
  • ✨ Works well

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🚫 Doesn't work as promised
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🤖 Poor connectivity with TV
  • 💸 Charges without authorization

Bugs and requests

TV Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't recognize TV
  • Power button doesn't work
  • Volume controls not functioning

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow remote control without original remote
  • Offer more free features
  • Improve reliability and stability

Universal TV・Remote Control・

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Frequent disconnections from TV
  • App doesn't recognize TV

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to cancel subscription easily
  • Support for more TV models

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$8.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium.$44.99
10 purchases

Universal TV・Remote Control・

Subscriptions8
  • Easy Entertainment Control!$5.997 Days
  • One Remote to Rule Them All!3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Easy Entertainment Control!3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • A Perfect Compatibility!$7.997 Days
  • Easy Entertainment Control!3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Easy Entertainment Control!3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • A Perfect Compatibility!$19.991 Month
  • Easy Entertainment Control!$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Fast Connection$9.99
  • Simple Interface$9.99

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV・Remote Control・ free?
Universal TV・Remote Control・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Universal TV・Remote Control・?
Universal TV・Remote Control・ is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 605K ratings, while Universal TV・Remote Control・ averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.
Do TV Remote or Universal TV・Remote Control・ have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; Universal TV・Remote Control・ does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Universal TV・Remote Control・?
TV Remote ships an update monthly, and Universal TV・Remote Control・ every 2 months. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Universal TV・Remote Control・ on September 18, 2026.

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