Comparison

Remote for Sony devices vs Universal Remote TV Control

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

Head to head
About

Remote for Sony devices

This app allows you to control your Sony TV and other devices using your smartphone. It offers a simple connection and an intuitive remote control design, replacing the need for your physical remote.

Highlights
  • Control Sony TV devices
  • Simple connection
  • Intuitive remote design
  • Smartphone replaces physical remote
  • Easy to use
Features
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** Disclaimer: Please notice that this app is not the official Sony app. It was build to try and give Sony users a better experience to control their TV devices or other devices. ** Features and Functionality: - Simple connection to your Sony tv device. - Easy and intuitive remote control design for comfortable experience. - No need for your real remote control to control your tv device. Now your smart phone can replace your tv remote control. The remote control app is not working? Any other issue? Feel free to reach us through: support@macareapps.com

About

Universal Remote TV Control

Control your smart TV from your phone with this app. It offers a full-featured remote experience, allowing you to change channels, adjust volume, navigate menus, and more. Connect via Wi-Fi for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Control TV from iPhone
  • Channel and volume control
  • Menu and playback functions
  • Works with popular brands
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Keyboard input
  • Haptic feedback
Features
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A TV remote always going missing? Or you just can’t stand the very sight of this old-school device anymore? Then you are in the right place—using a remote control app on your phone will save you all these headaches. Universal Remote TV Control brings watching TV to a new level! It’s a handy no-frills application that lets you control a web-connected TV set from your iPhone. The app copies the functionality of the handheld remote and allows you to rule over everything: channels list, volume, menu, info, tools, and other controls (Play/Pause/Stop, etc.). It works with the most popular brands—Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, Vizio, TCL, Toshiba, Xfinity, Insignia, Hisense, Element etc.—and supports TV models of different years of production and screen size. The only thing required is to connect your iPhone and your TV device to the same Wifi network—and your touchscreen will turn into a navigation pane with all the functions of the usual remote. FEATURES: • Quick and simple to use: the app serves as the physical remote and is always at hand • Automatic customization: makes things a bit more user-friendly to set up • Haptic feedback: gives this awesome vibration and sense of realism • Nice responsive touchpad: for the aesthetically pleasing look, feel, and touch • Keyboard input: makes TV searching a no-brainer • Works through WIFI: the app automatically detects any TVs on your network for you to control everything smartly with your phone Universal Remote TV Control is a full-featured mobile version of a physical TV remote that makes your life much easier. No need to get up from the couch and go for the remote or firestick or to buy a new one in case you lost it. Sync the app with your device to browse your favorite shows, movies, and programs easily with a phone. Make the most out of technology for your better smarter life! Disclaimer: Universal Remote TV Control is NOT the official application of Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, Vizio, TCL, Toshiba, Xfinity, insignia, Hisense, Roku, Fire TV, Element and it is NOT affiliated with or endorsed by these or any other companies. For complete access to all Universal Remote TV Control features, you will need to subscribe to Premium. For Smart TVs / Devices, the only setting required is to connect your phone as well as your Smart TV / Device to the same Wifi network. For IR(Infared) TVs, your phone must have a built-in Infrared (IR) feature for the app to work as a remote control. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal depends on your subscription plan. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off in the user’s Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Privacy Policy: https://remotetv.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://remotetv.app/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Remote for Sony devices4 screens
Universal Remote TV Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Remote for Sony devices at free with in-app purchases against Universal Remote TV Control's subscription. Remote for Sony devices also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). Universal Remote TV Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.3 vs 3.8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Remote for Sony devices sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Universal Remote TV Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Remote TV Control holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote TV Control has 51K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote for Sony devices ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal Remote TV Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Remote for Sony devices versus Universal Remote TV Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote for Sony devicesUniversal Remote TV Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (33 ratings)4.3 (51K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—28.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3351K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#71 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmir FleisherDesidari Holding Ltd.

Customer experience

Remote for Sony devices

All ratings22 ratings
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.3%

Universal Remote TV Control

All ratings50,819 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews2,032 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative67.7%

Bugs and requests

Remote for Sony devices

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Universal Remote TV Control

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not working after free trial ends
  • Unable to connect to certain TV models
  • Inconsistent performance, often disconnecting

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to turn on TV without physical remote
  • Keyboard support for text input
  • Option to switch between multiple TVs
  • Ability to cancel subscription easily

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote for Sony devices

One-time1
  • No Ads$3.99
10 purchases

Universal Remote TV Control

Subscriptions10
  • Universal TV Remote App: 1Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control - Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control -1 Week Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • TV Remote Control3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Universal TV Remote: 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • Universal TV Remote - Pro Pack$14.993 Months
  • Universal TV Remote App3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Smart TV Remote Control: 1Year$29.991 Year
  • Universal TV Remote App: 1Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote for Sony devices free?
Remote for Sony devices is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote TV Control free?
Universal Remote TV Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote for Sony devices or Universal Remote TV Control?
Universal Remote TV Control is rated higher. Remote for Sony devices averages 3.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Universal Remote TV Control averages 4.3 from 51K ratings.
Do Remote for Sony devices or Universal Remote TV Control have ads?
Remote for Sony devices shows ads; Universal Remote TV Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote for Sony devices or Universal Remote TV Control?
Remote for Sony devices ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal Remote TV Control monthly. Most recently, Remote for Sony devices was updated on November 7, 2026 and Universal Remote TV Control on November 11, 2026.

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