Comparison

TV Remote vs Universal TV

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

Control your smart TV and streaming devices with your iPhone. This app offers a user-friendly interface for easy navigation, direct channel launching, and seamless YouTube streaming to your TV. Connect via Wi-Fi for a streamlined entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Automatic TV device detection
  • Large touchpad for navigation
  • Direct channel launching
  • YouTube search and casting
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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The Universal TV Remote is the top iPhone control app for Streaming Players and TVs. Its streamlined design, user-friendly interface, and absence of excessive buttons or complex settings make it an excellent choice. With this iOS app, accessing movies, music, and games is straightforward, enhancing your experience. Just connect your iOS device and TV to the same Wi-Fi network to get started. Key Features: Automatically detects TV devices on your Wi-Fi network. Includes a large touchpad for easy navigation of menus and content. Launch channels directly from the app. Effortlessly search for YouTube videos and stream them to your TV from your iPhone. Premium Subscription: Subscribe for unlimited access to premium features, including unrestricted use of the Interaction tab. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal charges are billed within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions and disable auto-renewal via Account Settings after purchase. For more details, please visit: https://support.apple.com/HT202039. Upon expiration of the current trial/subscription period, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period cannot be canceled. Once the subscription expires, access to the Interaction tab will be lost. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, is forfeited upon purchasing a subscription to the publication, where applicable. Available subscription plans: - 1-week subscription - Weekly Pro Access - $24.99 - 1-month subscription - Monthly Pro Access - $6.99 - 1-year subscription - Yearly Pro Access - $49.99 Terms of Use: https://telegra.ph/Roku-Terms-of-Use-06-21 Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Roku-Privacy-Policy-06-21

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Universal TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal TV at none against TV Remote's shown. Universal TV also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (33% vs 20%). TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (605K vs 745) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). 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 Universal TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 605K ratings behind it against 745, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 33% of Universal TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update monthly, Universal TV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
TV Remote versus Universal TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteUniversal TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (605K ratings)4.7 (745 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings605K — better745
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEVOLLY.APPSolveIt Inc.

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

All ratings745 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

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

Universal TV

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$24.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV free?
Universal TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Universal TV?
Universal TV is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 605K ratings, while Universal TV averages 4.7 from 745 ratings.
Do TV Remote or Universal TV have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; Universal TV does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Universal TV?
TV Remote ships an update monthly, and Universal TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 25, 2026 and Universal TV on September 17, 2026.

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