Comparison

Rastrack Plus vs TV Remote Control “Universo”

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rastrack Plus

Features
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Rastrack Plus. Plataforma GPS.

About

TV Remote Control “Universo”

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Control multiple devices, cast media, and use your phone as a keyboard or for voice search. Customize your remote for quick access to apps and inputs.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control
  • Multi-device support
  • Second screen for captions
  • Keyboard and voice input
  • Photo and video casting
  • Customizable quick access buttons
  • Wake-on-LAN support
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Turn your iPhone and iPad into a universal remote control and companion for smart televisions and streaming devices. Simplify Entertainment • Tired of digging through sofa cushions for a lost remote? With this app, a fully functional remote control is always a tap away. • Set up your TV in 30 seconds or less. Universally Compatible • All major brands of TVs and streaming devices supported. See our full list below. Multi-Device Support • Control all your TVs and devices in one place. One tap switches between them. • You can even make a "combo" remote that controls your TV and streaming stick together - no juggling. Captions and Subtitles, on the side • Instead of covering the movie action with text, display captions and subtitles on your second screen: an iPhone or iPad. Easy navigation control • With an integrated d-pad / touchpad, you can tap or use swipe gestures to navigate TV menus. • Designed so your eyes stay on the TV screen, not your phone. • One long swipe skips multiple steps at once. Time Jumper for YouTube • Get to the good parts of a YouTube video like a pro. • Slide slowly for precision control over the current play position. • Flick fast to leap across to different scenes. Photo and Video Casting • Throw your photos and home movies onto the big screen in seconds. Keyboard Input and Voice Search • Type on your TV with the iOS keyboard under your fingertips — or just speak. Design Your Perfect Remote • Make quick access buttons for your favorite TV apps and inputs. • Launch apps like YouTube, Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney with one tap. • Direct switch to TV inputs/sources like HDMI1, HDMI2, or Antenna (“Live TV”). • Go minimal or load it up with all the buttons. • Style your remote in finishes like Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, and Obsidian. All the Regulars • Power on/off. This app uses Wake-on-LAN (WoL) to power on TVs that support it. • Standard media buttons like play, pause, rewind and fast-forward. • Change channels with channel up/down buttons and numpad. • Audio buttons for volume control and mute. On remote controls for streaming devices, these buttons can control the companion TV. How Does This App Work? • It connects with your TV securely on your home wireless network. It doesn’t use IR (Infrared) like a traditional remote control. • It uses Apple Bonjour (zeroconf) and UPnP discovery to find devices on your home network automatically. • Some surprise benefits of Wi-Fi control: + You don’t need to point your phone at the TV for it to work. + There is no cross-interference between two TVs. + If your roommate is playing the TV too loud, turn it down from the other room. Compatibility Supported platforms • Roku • Google TV • Fire TV OS • Samsung Tizen • LG WebOS Supported devices • Amazon Fire TV Stick • Roku Streaming Stick • Google Chromecast • Nvidia Shield • Xiaomi Mi TV Stick Supported TV sets • Samsung (2016+) • LG • Sony • Vizio (2016+) • TCL • Hisense • Sharp • Toshiba Also: Philips, Insignia, Panasonic, JVC, RCA, Onn, Element, Magnavox, Grundig, Onida, OnePlus, Realme, Xiaomi, Skyworth, Blaupunkt, Metz, XGIMI, Haier, Pioneer, Westinghouse This app is not affiliated with the TV brands mentioned here. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. We try to make the most out of the functionality offered by the TV platform for control by apps. But the capabilities offered vary by manufacturer and model. So some of the remote control features listed here may not be available for your TV. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Rastrack Plus4 screens
TV Remote Control “Universo”4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rastrack Plus at none against TV Remote Control “Universo”'s 10. Rastrack Plus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). TV Remote Control “Universo”'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 1). On price and 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

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control “Universo” sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Rastrack Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rastrack Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control “Universo” has 2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rastrack Plus ships an update every 24 months, TV Remote Control “Universo” every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rastrack Plus versus TV Remote Control “Universo”: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRastrack PlusTV Remote Control “Universo”
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (2K ratings)
Positive reviews—72.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose Ricardo Ley AlvarezNemo Apps LLC

Bugs and requests

Rastrack Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TV Remote Control “Universo”

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Automatically signed you up and won't let you cancel it
  • Doesn't work with Sky
  • Keep Asking for permission every time I use it
  • Doesn't connect to small mi TV

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add flex capability to remote
  • Add Stremio / Kodi to loadable app list
  • Volume doesn't work when using Nvidia Sheld via AV receiver
  • Different skins
  • Custom buttons/ remote layouts for remotes with specialist or useful buttons
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  • PC mouse and keyboard and other shortcuts + shutdown timers /Wake on LAN
  • Sky Q support

In-app purchases

None

Rastrack Plus

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

TV Remote Control “Universo”

Subscriptions7
  • Unlock Full Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlock Full Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$7.997 Days
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  • Premium Monthly2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Premium Access Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Premium Access Annual$19.991 Year
  • Premium Annual2 variants$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Rastrack Plus free?
Rastrack Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote Control “Universo” free?
TV Remote Control “Universo” is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rastrack Plus or TV Remote Control “Universo”?
Rastrack Plus is rated higher. Rastrack Plus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TV Remote Control “Universo” averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.
Do Rastrack Plus or TV Remote Control “Universo” have ads?
TV Remote Control “Universo” shows ads; Rastrack Plus does not.
Which is updated more often, Rastrack Plus or TV Remote Control “Universo”?
Rastrack Plus ships an update every 24 months, and TV Remote Control “Universo” every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rastrack Plus was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote Control “Universo” on October 28, 2026.

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