Comparison

Phil vs Universal Remote Control App

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

Head to head
About

Phil

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote with a variety of models. Enjoy a fast touchpad, keyboard, and an intuitive interface for seamless control. Your last used remote is saved for instant access.

Highlights
  • Multiple remote models supported
  • Quick access to last used remote
  • Fast touchpad and keyboard
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • No installation required
Features
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This app contains the remote models: RM-D1000 RM-627C RC3000E02 RM-L1030 and more Features: * Your last remote will be saved for quick and easy access next time you'll open the app * NO installation, just click and play * FAST touch pad and keyboard for quick swipes and typing * AMAZING design with cool and easy interface Have questions? remote isn't working? Please feel free to contact us on support@os-apps.com

About

Universal Remote Control App

Transform your smartphone into a powerful TV remote. Control channels, volume, and even cast content from your phone to your TV screen. Enjoy a user-friendly interface with realistic tactile feedback for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Multifunctional TV remote
  • Screen mirroring from phone to TV
  • Convenient keyboard for searching
  • Compatible with all TV models
  • Open video platforms from the app
  • Realistic tactile feedback
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Universal Remote Control App is a multifunctional mobile TV remote control that will make your life much easier. Tired of losing your TV remote all the time? Consider your problem solved. Convenient navigation and a user-friendly interface will allow you to easily understand the application, and tactile feedback in the form of vibrations gives the remote a realistic and modern feel. Now, you don't have to get up from the sofa and look for the remote to change the channel, and you don't have to buy a new one in case you lose it. Sync the app with your smartphone to easily watch your favorite shows, movies, and series while controlling your TV from your phone. It doesn't matter if you are at home, in a hotel or at work - the application allows you to connect to any device. Get the most out of technology for your best smart life! Use your mirroring feature to display any video, photo, or browser content from your phone to your TV screen. No additional hardware or applications are needed, and installation takes just a minute. Download the application, connect your devices to the same WI-FI network and enjoy the comfortable use of the TV! - Multifunctional remote for your TV - Cast your phone's screen to your TV - Convenient keyboard for searching - Compatible with all TV models - Open video platforms from the app - Tactile feedback gives a realistic feel Note! A subscription is required to use the app. The app does not offer any free features. Payment is charged upon confirmation of purchase of the subscription. - Subscription will auto-renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - The renewal cost depends on the subscription plan. Our standard subscription plans: 1 week subscription is $ 1.99 For other currencies, the price matches the price level in the App Store Price Matrix - Subscription with a free trial period automatically renews to a paid subscription. You can cancel or manage the automatic renewal of the free trial by going to your Account Settings after purchase - Please note: Any unused portion of the three-day free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when purchasing a premium subscription during the free trial period - For any other information, see our privacy policy and terms of use Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aUexGRY6GMv-yjBMkXljzqELD2ZzSoFqAJKes10OK8Y/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sz4OneMs-cUVIojIoBm8gIRV1LRVk1e1o3OJxzJgZU8/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Phil4 screens
Universal Remote Control App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Phil at 4.7 against Universal Remote Control App's 3.8. Phil also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 34). Universal Remote Control App's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 48%). 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. Phil sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Universal Remote Control App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phil holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phil has 4.7K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Phil's written reviews are positive against 87% of Universal Remote Control App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Phil versus Universal Remote Control App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhilUniversal Remote Control App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.7K ratings) — better3.8 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews47.5% of reviews87.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.7K — better34
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB136 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOz ShabbatthOlena Oliinyk

Customer experience

Phil

All ratings4,666 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive47.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative46.7%

Universal Remote Control App

All ratings45 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%

Bugs and requests

Phil

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to connect to TV
  • Keeps asking for updated version
  • Functionality issues after WiFi disconnect

Requested features

2 requests
  • Paid ad-free version
  • Improved connection stability

Universal Remote Control App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Phil

One-time1
  • No Ads$3.99
3 purchases

Universal Remote Control App

Subscriptions3
  • Universal Remote Control1 Month trial$6.497 Days
  • Universal Remote Control App3 Days trial$6.497 Days
  • Universal Remote Control App3 Days trial$10.997 Days

Questions

Is Phil free?
Phil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote Control App free?
Universal Remote Control App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Phil or Universal Remote Control App?
Phil is rated higher. Phil averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Universal Remote Control App averages 3.8 from 34 ratings.

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