Comparison

Universal Remote TV Control · vs Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV

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

Head to head
About

Universal Remote TV Control ·

Transform your phone into a universal TV remote. Effortlessly change channels, adjust volume, launch streaming apps, and cast media to your TV. Enjoy a seamless control experience without the hassle of physical remotes.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Volume and channel adjustment
  • Launch streaming apps
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Voice and keyboard search
  • Supports most smart TV brands
Features
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LOST YOUR TV REMOTE AGAIN? TAKE CONTROL INSTANTLY. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful universal TV remote in seconds. Change channels, adjust volume, launch Netflix or YouTube, and cast photos or videos directly to your TV. No more searching for remotes. No more dead batteries. Just tap and control. TRUSTED BY MILLIONS • 10M+ downloads • Top 50 in Utilities • 4.8 rating with 50K+ reviews --------------------------------- TAKE CONTROL IN UNDER A MINUTE Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi. The app automatically detects your device. No pairing codes. No complicated setup. Start controlling your TV almost instantly. ONE APP. TOTAL CONTROL. • Change channels instantly • Adjust volume smoothly • Launch streaming apps with one tap • Power on or off supported TVs • Navigate menus faster than a traditional remote Stop switching between remotes. Everything you need is in one place. SEARCH FASTER. WATCH MORE. Typing with a TV remote is frustrating. Use your phone’s keyboard or voice search to find movies and shows in seconds. Spend less time searching and more time watching. CAST AND SHARE ON THE BIG SCREEN Show photos from your gallery. Play videos directly from your phone. Stream music for parties or family nights. Turn any moment into a big-screen experience. COMPATIBLE WITH MOST SMART TV BRANDS - Roku - TCL - Sony - LG Smart TV - Samsung - Android TV - Hisense - Fire TV - Philips - Vizio Join millions of users who replaced their physical remote. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features. Subscription is $6.99 per week. Payment will be charged to your 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. Subscriptions can be managed in Account Settings after purchase. Universal Remote TV Control・ is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV brands mentioned. Support: feedback@begamob.com Privacy Policy: https://begamob.com/policy.html Terms of Use: https://begamob.com/termofuse.html

About

Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV

Transform your mobile device into a powerful TV remote. Control channels, volume, and browse content effortlessly via WiFi. Compatible with various TV brands and models for a convenient smart living experience.

Highlights
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Channel and volume control
  • Voice control
  • Tactile feedback
  • Universal compatibility
Features
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Our TV Remote App will completely transform your lifestyle! No more searching for the remote that's been swallowed by the sofa, everything is under your fingertip control. This app connects through WiFi and effortlessly turns your mobile phone into your TV remote control. Whether it's changing channels, adjusting the volume, or browsing TV shows, all you need is a simple slide to manipulate your TV. What's even more noteworthy is that our app is compatible with various brands and models of TVs. With simple settings, you can replace traditional remotes. Save space, convenient, and practical, elevating your smart life to a new level! Why wait? Download our Universal Remote Control App now and enjoy a whole new remote control experience! Features: 1、Simple and easy-to-use television remote control 2、Audio and tactile feedback when pressing buttons 3、Voice control Subscription information: After purchase confirmation, the fee will be deducted from your iTunes account. The subscription will automatically renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period unless auto-renewal is turned off. Renewal fees depend on your subscription plan. Users can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in the account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when purchasing a premium subscription during the free trial period. *Terms of Use: https://remoteapp.innocoretech.com/terms *Privacy Policy: https://remoteapp.innocoretech.com/privacy

Screenshots

Universal Remote TV Control ·4 screens
Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote TV Control · at 4.7 against Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV's 1.8. Universal Remote TV Control · also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (38% vs 2%). Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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. Universal Remote TV Control · sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote TV Control · has 144K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Universal Remote TV Control ·'s written reviews are positive against 2% of Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote TV Control · ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Universal Remote TV Control · versus Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Remote TV Control ·Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (144K ratings) — better1.8 (117 ratings)
Positive reviews37.9% of reviews — better1.7% of reviews
Number of ratings144K — better117
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#17 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB133 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITEDInnoCore Limited

Customer experience

Universal Remote TV Control ·

All ratings141,958 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews1,265 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative58.6%

Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV

All ratings114 ratings
Positive18.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative78.9%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive1.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative98.3%

User reviews

Universal Remote TV Control ·

From 144K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well when remote is lost
  • 👍 Convenient for families

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires paid subscription to use basic functions
  • 🐛 Buggy, disconnects frequently
  • 🤑 Expensive, more affordable to buy a new remote
  • 🤯 Confusing, unclear about paid features

Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV

From 117 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Respects user privacy without intrusive ads
  • 👍 Clean interface without unnecessary permissions

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive subscription costs ($6.99-$10 weekly, $28/month)
  • 🚫 Misleading as unofficial app masquerading as official Roku app
  • 🐛 App frequently fails to connect to devices
  • ⚠️ Deceptive subscription enrollment during setup
  • ❌ Limited functionality compared to free official Roku app

Bugs and requests

Universal Remote TV Control ·

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription issues, unable to cancel
  • Incompatible with certain TV models
  • Buttons/functions not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to turn TV on/off
  • Support for more TV brands
  • Ability to control volume without subscription

Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App fails to detect or connect to TV devices
  • Button presses trigger unwanted 'Full Access' popups
  • Cannot press 'OK' button to navigate menu options
  • App charges users without proper consent or warning
  • Subscription charges persist even after cancellation

Requested features

5 requests
  • One-time purchase option instead of recurring subscription
  • Lower subscription pricing ($2-5/month maximum)
  • Volume and power control functionality
  • Universal remote capabilities for all devices
  • Clearer app branding to distinguish from official Roku app

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Universal Remote TV Control ·

Subscriptions6
  • Unlock all features - Weekly$3.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro$5.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro3 Days trial4 variants$9.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro3 Days trial2 variants$14.907 Days
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$26.491 Year
  • Yearly Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
5 purchases

Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV

Subscriptions4
  • Remote App Premium 1-week3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Remote App Premium 1-week$7.997 Days
  • Remote App Premium 1-year3 Days trial$19.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Remote App Premium 1-year$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remote App Premium lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Universal Remote TV Control · free?
Universal Remote TV Control · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV free?
Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote TV Control · or Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV?
Universal Remote TV Control · is rated higher. Universal Remote TV Control · averages 4.7 out of 5 from 144K ratings, while Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV averages 1.8 from 117 ratings.
Do Universal Remote TV Control · or Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV have ads?
Universal Remote TV Control · shows ads; Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote TV Control · or Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV?
Universal Remote TV Control · ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV fortnightly. Most recently, Universal Remote TV Control · was updated on November 5, 2026 and Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV on November 3, 2026.

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