Comparison

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control vs Piles Section

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

Piles Section

Features
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Design Cast-in-situ Bored & CFA piles with: • Easy-to-use interface with minimal learning curve, • Comprehensive features for precise analysis, • Highly customisable to suit various use cases. New Features: • File Manager: Easily manage all your designs with a powerful search function, duplication, import and export capabilities, and thumbnail images for quick visual identification. • Design Labelling: Assign meaningful names to each section design or project, ensuring seamless organisation and easy access. This feature helps you keep a record of all your designs and find them later on easily. Key Features: • Quick Configuration: Quickly configure a cast-in-situ pile section using predefined parameters such as pile diameter, standard steel bar sizes, and custom configurations for main bars (bundling), transverse (stirrup), and ring. • Visualise Section Designs: Preview your design to identify potential issues with concrete cover due to reinforcement congestion, ensuring proper concrete flow between bars. This feature helps you catch errors before moving forward with construction. • Cost Calculation and Breakdown: Calculate cost breakdowns based on user-defined material and workmanship rates, margins (for wastage and markup), and daily piling productivity. Get a clear understanding of your piling expenses and make informed decisions. • Generate Detailed Reports: Automatically generate PDF reports detailing quantity and cost estimation, including a high-resolution section drawing and a pie chart illustrating cost distribution. This helps you communicate with clients and stakeholders effectively. • Multi-Unit Support: Switch between Metric (mm, m, kg) and Imperial (inch, ft, lb) unit systems to cater to your global projects' needs. Rebuilt from the ground up as the next-generation successor to hetGE’s first mobile app, this new version (formerly known as Piles D&C) is now available as a one-time purchase app similar to its predecessor. Terms of Use Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA) applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ hetGE’s Privacy Policy Read our privacy policy here: https://hetge.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control4 screens
Piles Section4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TV Remote ∙ Universal Control at Free against Piles Section's $99.99. TV Remote ∙ Universal Control also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Piles Section's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control is free to download; Piles Section costs $99.99 up front. TV Remote ∙ Universal Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Piles Section asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control versus Piles Section: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ∙ Universal ControlPiles Section
PriceFree — better$99.99
Rating4.5 (33K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings33K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiision Studio Company LimitedhetGE LLC

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

Piles Section

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 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
None

Piles Section

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote ∙ Universal Control free?
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Piles Section free?
Piles Section costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Remote ∙ Universal Control or Piles Section have ads?
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control shows ads; Piles Section does not.

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