Comparison

Universal Remote TV Control · vs Universal TV Remote™ Control

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

Universal TV Remote™ Control

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily control all your smart TVs, including popular brands like Samsung, LG, Roku, and Fire TV, over Wi-Fi. Navigate channels, adjust volume, use voice search, and even type with a keyboard for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Universal TV control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Voice search for shows
  • On-screen keyboard
  • Volume and channel control
  • Turn TV on/off
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Can't find your remote again? Here is an easy way to find a replacement without leaving your home! Lost your TV remote control? Say goodbye to the hassle of searching for your remote. Try the easy TV Remote Control app! It support all the mainstream TV brands including Roku TV and Roku Sticks, LG, Vizio, Samsung, Fire TV and Firestick, Hisense, TCL and more. Just connect this Universal TV remote control app to your TV in the same Wi-Fi. And you can turn your TV on or off, change volume, find shows, and pick channels — just like a normal TV remote and more. Make your TV watching easy with this simple universal TV remote control app! Main Features of Universal TV Remote Control: Easy find: This TV remote control app finds all TVs on your Wi-Fi, making setup easy. Fast TV remote control: Our simple TV remote gives you quick TV control. Voice and on/off are in this TV remote app. Easy use for TV remote: Use the touch pad for easy TV control in simple universal TV remote control Keyboard: Type and search for shows fast in Roku remote control app Turn on/off your TV from your phone, enjoy easy TV use in TV remote control app Use your voice to find shows in our Universal TV remote app and use voice search. How to use TV Remote for Roku TV & Smart TV: Download the Roku Remote Control app. Pick a TV brand like Fire TV, Samsung, Roku, TCL, LG, Vizio, Hisense, etc. on the same Wi-Fi as the TV remote control. Tap to connect your TV to this Roku remote control app. Done! Your TV remote control app is ready. Control your TV easily with these steps using this Roku remote control app! TV remote easy control - For all TV brands ▸ TV Remote control for Roku TV ▸ Vizio Smart TV Remote - Vizio TV Remote ▸ Cast to TV, screen mirroring for TV ▸ Fire TV remote control & remote control for FireStick ▸ TV Remote control for Vizio ▸ TV Remote control for LG and Samsung ▸ TV Remote control for TV including TCL, LG, Hisense Universal TV remote stops typical remote problems like losing it or dead batteries, turning your phone into a simple, all-in-one universal TV remote control. Troubleshooting: - The Universal remote control app must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your smart TV. - If you experience connection issues with TV device, try reinstalling the Universal remote app and restarting your TV to fix common problems. Note on TV Remote: This TV remote control for all Smart TV app is NOT linked to any TV brand. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tv-remote-ios-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/tv-remote-ios-terms-of-use

Screenshots

Universal Remote TV Control ·4 screens
Universal TV Remote™ Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

Universal Remote TV Control · and Universal TV Remote™ Control both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's written reviews are positive against 38% of Universal Remote TV Control ·'s. Universal Remote TV Control ·'s advantage is ratings volume (137K vs 32K) and chart position (#21 vs #67). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote™ Control sells 5 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Universal Remote TV Control · against 4.7 for Universal TV Remote™ Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 137K and 32K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Universal Remote TV Control ·'s written reviews are positive against 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote TV Control · ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Universal Remote TV Control · versus Universal TV Remote™ Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Remote TV Control ·Universal TV Remote™ Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (137K ratings)4.7 (32K ratings)
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews49.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings137K — better32K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#21 — better#67
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB247 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITEDSEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD

Customer experience

Universal Remote TV Control ·

All ratings137,436 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews1,186 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative58.3%

Universal TV Remote™ Control

All ratings31,894 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews295 reviews
Positive49.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative46.8%

User reviews

Universal Remote TV Control ·

From 137K 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

Universal TV Remote™ Control

From 32K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient for busy families
  • 💡 Works with multiple devices
  • 🚀 Responsive touch controls
  • 💡 Voice command feature

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Unclear cancellation process
  • 🐛 Disconnection issues
  • 💰 Misleading 'free' claims
  • 🔒 Aggressive upselling

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

Universal TV Remote™ Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Vibration instead of button response
  • Subscription ads pop up frequently

Requested features

3 requests
  • Volume control
  • Refresh button functionality
  • Microphone access without subscription

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Universal Remote TV Control ·

Subscriptions14
  • Unlock all features - Weekly$3.997 Days
  • One Weekly$3.997 Days
  • 75% off first week$4.997 Days
Show 11 more
  • Unlock all features$4.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro2 variants$5.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro$8.907 Days
  • TV Remote Premium - Month Pro$9.491 Month
  • TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro3 Days trial4 variants$9.997 Days
  • 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
  • Premium Pack for RokuTV3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • TV Remote Control - 1 Year Pro$39.991 Year
  • One Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock all features for life$29.99
  • Unlock All Feature$34.99
5 purchases

Universal TV Remote™ Control

Subscriptions4
  • TV Remote Control Weekly V1$4.997 Days
  • Universal TV Remote Pro Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control Yearly V1$19.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Universal TV Remote Pro Yearly$28.991 Year
One-time1
  • Universal TV Remote Life Time$29.99

Questions

Is Universal Remote TV Control · free?
Universal Remote TV Control · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote™ Control free?
Universal TV Remote™ Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote TV Control · or Universal TV Remote™ Control?
Universal Remote TV Control · and Universal TV Remote™ Control are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 137K and 32K ratings respectively.
Do Universal Remote TV Control · or Universal TV Remote™ Control have ads?
Both Universal Remote TV Control · and Universal TV Remote™ Control show ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote TV Control · or Universal TV Remote™ Control?
Universal Remote TV Control · ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote TV Control · was updated on September 24, 2026 and Universal TV Remote™ Control on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Universal Remote TV Control · or Universal TV Remote™ Control?
Universal Remote TV Control · currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Universal TV Remote™ Control at #67. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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