Comparison

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control vs Focus 3

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

Focus 3

Features
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Focus does not begin when a timer starts. It begins when the mind is ready. Most productivity tools rush you straight into a countdown, but your brain is often still trapped in the momentum of the previous task. This "shallow start" leads to low-quality focus. Focus 3 is designed to fill this neglected gap. The 3-Minute Mental Ritual This is not a meditation course. It is a precision-engineered pre-work ritual: The Sacred Strike: A deep singing bowl hit to forcibly switch your brain's "channel." Respiratory Rhythm: No ticking numbers. Follow the pulsing orb for a natural breathing flow. Intentional Clarity: In the final moments, face the ultimate question: What is your most important task now? Our Minimalist Manifesto Zero Timer Anxiety: No distracting countdowns during the session. Zero Data Pressure: No history, no badges, no streaks. We don't track you; we clear you. Silent Departure: It ends quietly, leaving you with nothing but a calm, resolute mind. Focus 3. Three minutes to land. One hour to fly. 专注并非始于计时器开启的那一刻,而始于大脑准备就绪的那一瞬。 大多数生产力工具会让你直接进入倒计时,但此时你的大脑往往还停留在上一项任务的惯性中。这种“无效开始”会导致随后的专注质量低下。Focus 3 正是为了填补这段被忽视的空白而生。 3分钟的心理仪式 这不是冥想课程,而是你开始深度工作前的心理预热: 钟声启程: 敲击灵魂的颂钵禅鸣,强制大脑切换频道。 呼吸律动: 抛弃跳动的数字。跟随律动的圆环,进入最自然的呼吸流。 意图设定: 在练习的最后时刻,明确那件你此刻最重要的事情。 我们的极简原则 无数字焦虑: 练习过程中绝对没有倒计时跳动,只有视觉的律动。 无数据压力: 没有历史记录,没有成就勋章。我们不追踪你的表现,只负责清空你的杂念。 静默退出: 结束后悄无声息,不打断那份好不容易找回的笃定感。 Focus 3。三分钟着陆,一小时起飞。

Screenshots

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control4 screens
Focus 33 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus 3 at none against TV Remote ∙ Universal Control's 10. Focus 3 also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Focus 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control versus Focus 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ∙ Universal ControlFocus 3
PriceFreeFree
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 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiision Studio Company LimitedCHI MING

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

Focus 3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control

Subscriptions6
  • Universal Remote: Weekly2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Universal Remote: Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Universal Remote: Monthly$7.991 Month
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  • Universal Remote: Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Universal Remote: Yearly Pro14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Universal Remote: Yearly Pro7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Universal Remote: Lifetime3 variants$39.99
None

Focus 3

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 Focus 3 free?
Focus 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Remote ∙ Universal Control or Focus 3 have ads?
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control shows ads; Focus 3 does not.

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