Comparison

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control vs ListHappens

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

ListHappens

Features
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List Happens is your fast, flexible productivity sidekick — built for people who want clean lists, zero friction, and total control. Whether you're scanning a paper checklist, importing a WhatsApp dump, or capturing tasks on the fly, List Happens turns chaos into structured, actionable lists in seconds. Key Features -Sub-task functionality enabled through optional "advanced" mode. - Scan to checklist (OCR): Snap a photo of any list and instantly convert it into editable checklist items. - Regex-powered cleaning: Remove timestamps, emojis, prefixes, clutter, or any recurring noise with custom patterns. - Quick‑Add modal: Add tasks at lightning speed with smart defaults, date pickers, and keyboard‑first design. - Theme‑aware UI: Beautiful, accessible light/dark mode with bold contrast and clean typography. Privacy & Control - No account required - No ads - Your data stays on your device - Built with a privacy‑first philosophy Why List Happens? Because productivity should be fast, fun, and frictionless. List Happens is crafted by developers obsessed with clean UI, smart workflows, and theme consistency — so you can focus on what matters, not managing your tools.

Screenshots

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control4 screens
ListHappens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ListHappens 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ListHappens sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control ships an update every 3 weeks, ListHappens every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control versus ListHappens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ∙ Universal ControlListHappens
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, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiision Studio Company LimitedKimon Demetriades

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

ListHappens

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
Show 3 more
  • 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
3 purchases

ListHappens

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.00
  • Medium Tip$3.00
  • Large Tip$7.00

Questions

Is TV Remote ∙ Universal Control free?
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ListHappens free?
ListHappens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote ∙ Universal Control or ListHappens have ads?
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control shows ads; ListHappens does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote ∙ Universal Control or ListHappens?
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and ListHappens every 3 months. Most recently, TV Remote ∙ Universal Control was updated on November 13, 2026 and ListHappens on November 5, 2026.

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