Comparison

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control vs IMPI Farm

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

IMPI Farm

Features
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IMPI Farm is a field app for authorised farm staff. Work on the farm map, record what you see, and keep going when the signal drops. Changes sync when you are back online. This app is for people who have been given an impi account. It does not offer public sign-up. Sign in with the email your organisation issued. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Record pest and disease observations, traps, and monitoring points • Capture field notes and attach photos from the camera or your library • Work with irrigation features such as pumps, valves, flow, pressure, and EC • Record yield and shoot-count observations where your farm has that module • Open block/orchard information and the modules enabled for your farm OFFLINE AND SYNC Farm data lives on the device so you can work without a connection. When you are back at a stable internet connection, simply hit the sync button. Tour organisation’s other authorised users can see records you create. PERMISSIONS Location (while in use) is optional and only used to show where you are on the map. Camera and photos are optional and only used when you attach an image to a record. SUPPORT Help & support in the app opens WhatsApp. Or email info@impifarm.com. Privacy Policy: https://www.impifarm.com/privacy-policy Account deletion: Settings → Delete account, or email info@impifarm.com with the subject “Account deletion request”. IMPI Farm Technologies Pty Ltd

Screenshots

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control4 screens
IMPI Farm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IMPI Farm at none against TV Remote ∙ Universal Control's 13. IMPI Farm also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. IMPI Farm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ∙ Universal Control ships an update every 3 weeks, IMPI Farm every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control versus IMPI Farm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ∙ Universal ControlIMPI Farm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings33K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiision Studio Company LimitedIMPI Farm Technologies

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

IMPI Farm

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
None

IMPI Farm

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 IMPI Farm free?
IMPI Farm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Remote ∙ Universal Control or IMPI Farm have ads?
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control shows ads; IMPI Farm does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote ∙ Universal Control or IMPI Farm?
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and IMPI Farm every 6 days. Most recently, TV Remote ∙ Universal Control was updated on November 1, 2026 and IMPI Farm on October 29, 2026.

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