Comparison

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control vs Smart TV remote app

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control

Control Samsung, LG, Roku, and Sony smart TVs with your smartphone. This universal remote app allows you to navigate menus, launch channels, and manage your TV settings effortlessly. It supports models from 2012 to the present, transforming your device into a powerful remote.

Highlights
  • Control Samsung, LG, Roku, and Sony TVs
  • Supports models from 2012 to present
  • Launch favorite TV channels
  • Navigate smart TV menus
  • Ad-free premium experience
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a smart TV remote. Control Samsung, LG, Roku, and Sony TVs instantly over Wi-Fi — No setup, extra cables, or hardware needed. Get all the power of a physical remote with instant app shortcuts, channel browsing, keyboard typing, plus photo and video casting. Core Features: • Universal Remote Control for Smart TVs • Auto-detect nearby displays on your Wi-Fi network • Smooth touchpad navigation & fast keyboard input • Instant app shortcuts & switch between your favorite channels • Screen mirroring support • Cast photos and videos directly from your device storage • Works with most smart TVs from 2012 onward Compatibility: Our universal application is compatible with Samsung Tizen TVs, Roku TVs & Roku Streaming devices, LG WebOS TVs, Sony Bravia TVs, TCL TVs, Vizio TVs, and more. Premium Access Unlock: • Unlimited remote control • Casting & mirroring • All premium features • Ad-free experience Available with Weekly, Monthly, Yearly & Lifetime plans. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your App Store Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, or any other TV brands mentioned. Privacy Policy: https://fiisionstudio.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://fiisionstudio.com/terms-and-conditions/

About

Smart TV remote app

Control your smart TV using your phone as a virtual remote. Connect via Wi-Fi to manage volume, channels, playback, and menus for various popular TV brands. Enjoy a realistic design for easy navigation.

Highlights
  • Virtual remote control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Volume control
  • Channel changing
  • Navigation pad
  • Video playback controls
  • Menu and options access
Features
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This app is a virtual remote that allows you to control your Smart TV from your Phone. Works with Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic,TCL Roku,Roku sticks,Hitachi, Telefunken, Grundig, Continental Edison TV and more... To use this remote control, your iPhone must be on the same Wi-fi network as your TV. Detection of your TV will be automatic and depending on the model of your TV, you will have to accept the message that will appear on your TV screen. The app works through WIFI, so you do not have to be close to the TV to make it works. With a realistic design, you can use all the functions of the original remote control very easily. This app supports the most famous TV brands like Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart Tv and LG Web OS, Sony Bravia, Philips, Panasonic viera, Telefunken, Grundig, Hitachi and Continental Edison. We have integrated the most useful commands, the features are listed below: -Change the volume -Change the channel number -Use navigation pad -Video control (Play/Pause/Stop...) -Menu, Options, Info, Tools -Power off If you have any suggestions, feel free to contact us. Disclaimer: This application is not an official app of Samsung,LG,Sony,Philips,Panasonic,Telefunken,Grundig,Continental Edison nor are we affiliated with these company. Privacy Policy: http://scout-web-based.tilda.ws/privacy Terms of use: http://scout-web-based.tilda.ws/terms

Screenshots

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control4 screens
Smart TV remote app3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Smart TV remote app at none against TV Remote ∙ Universal Control's shown. TV Remote ∙ Universal Control's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (33K vs 267). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 ∙ Universal Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Smart TV remote app sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.5 for TV Remote ∙ Universal Control against 4.4 for Smart TV remote app. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote ∙ Universal Control has 33K ratings behind it against 267, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 10% of TV Remote ∙ Universal Control's written reviews are positive against 14% of Smart TV remote app's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart TV remote app every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control versus Smart TV remote app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ∙ Universal ControlSmart TV remote app
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33K ratings) — better4.4 (267 ratings)
Positive reviews10.3% of reviews14.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33K — better267
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiision Studio Company LimitedSCOUT -WEB BASED SYSTEMS LTD

Customer experience

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control

All ratings33,269 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive10.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative86.0%

Smart TV remote app

All ratings267 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive14.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative84.0%

User reviews

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control

From 33K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • ⭐ Works well with Samsung TVs
  • 💻 Convenient remote control from phone

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires TV remote for initial setup
  • 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and sync issues
  • 📢 Intrusive ads and constant upselling
  • ⚠️ Unreliable and inconsistent performance

Smart TV remote app

From 267 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Connects to anything
  • 👍 Worked first time instantly

Room to improve

  • 💸 All features are paid
  • 💸 Expensive subscription
  • 💸 High weekly cost
  • 💸 Trying to scam users
  • 👎 App doesn't work

Bugs and requests

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes during use
  • Unable to connect to some Samsung TV models
  • Purchased subscription not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to control TV without physical remote
  • More customization options for button layout
  • Improved stability and reliability

Smart TV remote app

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Does not work on TV
  • Cannot find TV
  • Difficult to cancel subscription
  • Free version opens ads with every button press
  • Payment went through without agreement
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  • Inconvenient and disconnects from TV frequently
  • Support tab does not work
  • Cannot cancel free trial

Requested features

3 requests
  • Clear instructions on how to connect
  • Option to cancel subscription easily
  • Less intrusive ads in free version

In-app purchases

10 purchases

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control

Subscriptions9
  • Universal Remote: Weekly2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Universal Remote: Monthly$6.991 Month
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  • Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
  • Universal Remote: Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Universal Remote: Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Universal Remote: Yearly Pro$29.991 Year
  • Universal Remote: Yearly Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Universal Remote: Yearly Pro7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Universal Remote: Lifetime3 variants$39.99
4 purchases

Smart TV remote app

Subscriptions4
  • Universal Remote Control TV$1.997 Days
  • Week Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Week Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • Universal TV Remote Control$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote ∙ Universal Control free?
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart TV remote app free?
Smart TV remote app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote ∙ Universal Control or Smart TV remote app?
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control is rated higher. TV Remote ∙ Universal Control averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Smart TV remote app averages 4.4 from 267 ratings.
Do TV Remote ∙ Universal Control or Smart TV remote app have ads?
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control shows ads; Smart TV remote app does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote ∙ Universal Control or Smart TV remote app?
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart TV remote app every 5 months. Most recently, TV Remote ∙ Universal Control was updated on September 24, 2026 and Smart TV remote app on September 18, 2026.

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