Comparison

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control vs Remote for Android 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 ∙ 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

Remote for Android Smart TV

Control your Android Smart TV with your iPhone or iPad. This app offers basic TV functions like volume and channel control, plus a virtual touchpad and keyboard for easy navigation and text input. Connect wirelessly to your TV on the same network.

Highlights
  • Basic TV control (volume, channel, media)
  • Virtual touchpad navigation
  • Text and number keyboard input
  • Automatic and manual TV scanning
  • Vibration feedback on button press
Features
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Remote for Android Smart TV allows you to connect almost TVs running on Android and control them, you don't need a physic remote anymore. You just connect your iPhone/iPad the same network with your TVs and you are ready to use the app. FEATURE: - Basic control for every TV: volume, chanel, media, navigation,... - Navigation using virtual touch pad. Support 2 types of keyboard: Text & Number which can fast switch, help you enter text for website or keywords. - Scan TVs on local network and connect automatically, but it also supports quick manual connection without scanning. - Simple and smooth user interface that support vibration on the button, make it feel more comfortable for your hand. - Notice: Your Android TV must be enabled ADB (via USB Debugging), please read the instruction within the app when you connect a TV. - Disclaimer: This app is not official app which related to Android or any TV brands which may mentioned in your app, it follows the feature of Android which based on ADB debugging that may decrease the TV security. You should use this app for personal use or at home only, we do not recommend you applying it on public TVs at restaurants, companies or other organization. - Read or Terms and Privacy Policy at: https://tvremote-android.weebly.com/terms.html && https://tvremote-android.weebly.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control4 screens
Remote for Android Smart TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote for Android Smart TV at none against TV Remote ∙ Universal Control's shown. Remote for Android Smart TV also leads on iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). TV Remote ∙ Universal Control's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 14) and review sentiment (10% vs 0%). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Remote for Android Smart TV sells 2 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

Remote for Android Smart TV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote ∙ Universal Control has 33K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 10% of TV Remote ∙ Universal Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of Remote for Android Smart TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote for Android Smart TV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control versus Remote for Android Smart TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ∙ Universal ControlRemote for Android Smart TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33K ratings)4.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiision Studio Company LimitedAnh Nguyen Ba

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%

Remote for Android Smart TV

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Remote for Android Smart TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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 Pro14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Universal Remote: Yearly Pro$29.991 Year
  • Universal Remote: Yearly Pro7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Universal Remote: Lifetime3 variants$39.99
2 purchases

Remote for Android Smart TV

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Subscription with Trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • Buy One Time$9.99

Questions

Is TV Remote ∙ Universal Control free?
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote for Android Smart TV free?
Remote for Android Smart TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote ∙ Universal Control or Remote for Android Smart TV?
Remote for Android Smart TV is rated higher. TV Remote ∙ Universal Control averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Remote for Android Smart TV averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do TV Remote ∙ Universal Control or Remote for Android Smart TV have ads?
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control shows ads; Remote for Android Smart TV does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote ∙ Universal Control or Remote for Android Smart TV?
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote for Android Smart TV fortnightly. Most recently, TV Remote ∙ Universal Control was updated on October 25, 2026 and Remote for Android Smart TV on October 24, 2026.

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