Comparison

TV Remote vs TV Remote Universal Control #1

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

TV Remote Universal Control #1

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Navigate menus, use voice search, and cast media to your smart TV. Enjoy private listening with headphone support and convenient text input.

Highlights
  • Touchpad and keyboard navigation
  • Voice search functionality
  • Media casting from phone to TV
  • Headphone support for private listening
  • Text input via smartphone keyboard
  • Wide TV brand compatibility
Features
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Welcome to Smart TV Remote - your ultimate companion for remote control and television interaction. PAID FEATURES: EASY NAVIGATION: Glide through menus and options with a smooth touchpad and integrated keyboard. QUICK START: Instantly access your remote settings each time you launch the app. STUNNING UI: A sleek, user-friendly design for intuitive control. VOICE SEARCH: Command your TV and find content with simple voice commands. WIDE COMPATIBILITY: Works with numerous TV brands and models. (Please note, Smart TV Remote is a third-party app, unaffiliated with any specific TV manufacturer.) HEADPHONE SUPPORT: Connect headphones for private listening without disturbing others. TEXT INPUT: Use your smartphone's keyboard for quick text input on your TV. MEDIA SHARING: Cast media files, including photos and videos, from your phone to your TV screen. NEED SUPPORT? If you require assistance or have questions, our dedicated support team is here to help. DISCLAIMER: Smart TV Remote is an independent application. It is not an official product of any TV brand and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV manufacturer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
TV Remote Universal Control #13 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Universal Control #1 at none against TV Remote's shown. TV Remote Universal Control #1 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4). TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (634K vs 27) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). 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. TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Universal Control #1 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote Universal Control #1 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 634K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of TV Remote Universal Control #1's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update monthly, TV Remote Universal Control #1 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
TV Remote versus TV Remote Universal Control #1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteTV Remote Universal Control #1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (634K ratings)4.9 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings634K — better27
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEVOLLY.APPMutludev

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings616,521 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews4,571 reviews
Positive20.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative76.2%

TV Remote Universal Control #1

All ratings27 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

TV Remote Universal Control #1

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
3 purchases

TV Remote Universal Control #1

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$9.997 Days
  • Yearly premium$49.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote Universal Control #1 free?
TV Remote Universal Control #1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or TV Remote Universal Control #1?
TV Remote Universal Control #1 is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 634K ratings, while TV Remote Universal Control #1 averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.
Do TV Remote or TV Remote Universal Control #1 have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote Universal Control #1 does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or TV Remote Universal Control #1?
TV Remote ships an update monthly, and TV Remote Universal Control #1 every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 11, 2026 and TV Remote Universal Control #1 on November 4, 2026.

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