Comparison

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control vs AskScan AI

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

AskScan AI

Features
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Stop just scanning your documents. Start asking them questions. AskScan AI turns your iPhone into a smart document scanner with a built-in AI assistant. Scan a contract, a receipt, a form, a report — then simply ask: "When does this expire?" "What's the total?" "Summarize this page." AskScan AI reads your document and answers instantly. SCAN ANYTHING, PERFECTLY • Automatic edge detection captures clean, straight scans in seconds • Multi-page scanning — combine many pages into a single document • Built-in text recognition (OCR) extracts the text from every scan • Import existing PDFs — chat with them, sign them, keep them organized ASK YOUR DOCUMENTS ANYTHING • Chat with any scan or PDF using the built-in AI assistant • Summarize long documents in one tap • Extract key details — dates, totals, names, terms • Ask follow-up questions in a natural conversation SIGN ANYTHING — EVEN PDFs • Received a contract as a PDF? Sign it without ever printing it • Draw your signature once, then drag it exactly where it belongs — any page, any size • Sign your scanned documents the same way • Send the signed document back in seconds FIND ANYTHING INSTANTLY • Search the text INSIDE your scans — not just file names • Type a word you remember and the document appears • Organize with smart categories: receipts, contracts, ID cards, invoices and more • Mark favorites for one-tap access MERGE, PERFECT & SHARE • Crop, rotate and perfect every page • Merge multiple documents into a single PDF • Export and share polished PDFs anywhere SAFE IN THE CLOUD • Your documents sync securely to your private account • Sign in with Apple, Google, or email • Delete your data anytime — your documents belong to you PAY ONCE. YOURS FOREVER. AskScan AI is free to use every month: scan, organize, search, and trost. When you're ready for more, one single purchase unlocks everything — unlimited scans, unlimited AI questions, unlimited PDF imports, and watermark-free exports. For life. No monthly fees. No annual renewals. No subscription traps. While other scanner apps charge you every month forever, AskScan AI costs less than a few coffees — once. PERFECT FOR • Freelancers invoicing, tracking receipts, and signing agreements • Students digitizing notes and study materials • Professionals handling contracts and forms • Anyone drowning in paper who wants answers, not just copies Download AskScan AI and turn your paper into knowledge. — Free plan includes a monthly allowance of scans and AI questions. Premium Lifetime Access is a one-time purchase. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are available in the app.

Screenshots

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control4 screens
AskScan AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AskScan AI at none against TV Remote ∙ Universal Control's shown. TV Remote ∙ Universal Control's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 AskScan AI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control ships an update every 3 weeks, AskScan AI every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control versus AskScan AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ∙ Universal ControlAskScan AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings33K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiision Studio Company LimitedNeetu Sharma

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

AskScan AI

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
1 purchases

AskScan AI

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is TV Remote ∙ Universal Control free?
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AskScan AI free?
AskScan AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote ∙ Universal Control or AskScan AI have ads?
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control shows ads; AskScan AI does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote ∙ Universal Control or AskScan AI?
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and AskScan AI every 3 months. Most recently, TV Remote ∙ Universal Control was updated on October 13, 2026 and AskScan AI on October 10, 2026.

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