Comparison

TV Remote vs Universal Remote for Smart 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 Remote for Smart TV+

Control your smart TVs with your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. This app offers a user-friendly interface to manage power, volume, channels, and even cast content from your device to the big screen. It's a perfect replacement for misplaced physical remotes.

Highlights
  • Power, volume, and channel control
  • Keyboard and touchpad for navigation
  • Screen mirroring and casting
  • YouTube and IPTV casting
  • Playback controls
  • Apple Watch support
  • Dynamic Island integration
Features
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Universal Remote for Smart TV+ is the most versatile & user-friendly app for you to download on your iPhone/iPad/Apple Watch and remote control your Smart TVs on the same WiFi. This TV remote application copies almost all functions of the traditional remote controller so that it can be a perfect alternative if you are prone to losing or misplacing your physical smart tv remote. Highlight Features of Universal Remote App: - Power Control Turn on/off your smart TVs with just one tap! - Volume Control You can change the volume of your TV or even mute it with our universal remote app. - Channel Management This remote controller has channel up/down controls for you to easily manage channels. - Keyboard Keyboard for quick text input and search on TV. - Touchpad Wide touchpad for easy menu and content navigation. - Add Favorite Channels/Apps & Pin to Top Quick access to your favorite channels and apps. - Screen Share to TV Screen Mirror & Cast to big display in HD quality. - Cast YouTube online videos & IPTV channels. Share YouTube/IPTV m3u/m3u8 playlists on the big smart TV screen. - Playback Control With Start/Pause/Stop/Fastforward/Rewind Built-in. - Support Dynamic Island View the TV remote app status at the top of the phone screen. - Support Apple Watch Control your smart TVs from the comfort of your Apple Watch. - Support for DLNA Protocol Enjoy HD screen mirroring/casting to more TV brands. - Automatic Device Connect Easily connect to your smart TV without hassle. This universal remote TV controller app perfectly controls popular universal TV brands. Just download and select your TV brand and go. Easily replace the traditional remote control with this all-in-one TV remote control app. 100% easy-to-use! Terms of Use: https://www.deltasoftware.cc/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.deltasoftware.cc/privacy-policy

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Universal Remote for Smart TV+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TV Remote at 633K against Universal Remote for Smart TV+'s 2.5K. TV Remote also leads on chart position (#4 vs #189). 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 Remote for Smart TV+ sells 8 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for TV Remote against 4.4 for Universal Remote for Smart TV+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 633K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 17% of Universal Remote for Smart TV+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update monthly, Universal Remote for Smart TV+ every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
TV Remote versus Universal Remote for Smart TV+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteUniversal Remote for Smart TV+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (633K ratings) — better4.4 (2.5K ratings)
Positive reviews20.8% of reviews — better17.4% of reviews
Number of ratings633K — better2.5K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#4 — better#189
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB241 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEVOLLY.APPDelta Software

Customer experience

TV Remote

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

Universal Remote for Smart TV+

All ratings2,444 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive17.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative78.3%

User reviews

TV Remote

From 633K 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 Remote for Smart TV+

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Paloma mía
  • 💎 El tablas

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Fee not optional
  • 🚫 Have to pay to use
  • 🚫 Whoever thought that making a remote a paid subscription was a good idea deserves to be eaten alive by dogs like game of thrones
  • 🚫 The app is impossible to use unless you agree to pay
  • 🚫 Wow you can't even use the app unless you pay. You can't hit the volume up or down without being sent to the subscription page. You really want 6.99 a week? If anything it should be a 1 & done thing, the app should just cost money to download. What a joke

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 Remote for Smart TV+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Funcionó al principio pero luego dejó de conectarse
  • Wont mirror to my tv. Just keeps saying format not supported
  • Don't waste your time on the trial. Doesn't cast or mirror. Remote function & settings option at bottom of screen are the only 2 out of 5 that operate

Requested features

1 request
  • None

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
8 purchases

Universal Remote for Smart TV+

Subscriptions7
  • Universal Remote Weekly Plan3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Weekly Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Weekly Plan3 Days trial$8.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Universal Remote Weekly Plan3 Days trial3 variants$9.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Weekly Plan7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Yearly Plan3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Universal Remote Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Universal Remote Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote for Smart TV+ free?
Universal Remote for Smart TV+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Universal Remote for Smart TV+?
TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 633K ratings, while Universal Remote for Smart TV+ averages 4.4 from 2.5K ratings.
Do TV Remote or Universal Remote for Smart TV+ have ads?
Both TV Remote and Universal Remote for Smart TV+ show ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Universal Remote for Smart TV+?
TV Remote ships an update monthly, and Universal Remote for Smart TV+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 8, 2026 and Universal Remote for Smart TV+ on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, TV Remote or Universal Remote for Smart TV+?
TV Remote currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and Universal Remote for Smart TV+ at #189. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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