SHARP Life vs Universal TV Remote Control+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SHARP Life
Easily manage your Sharp devices with an advanced interface. Automate operations, set custom conditions for device activation, and create personalized scenarios for seamless control.
- Device control
- Automatic operations
- Condition-based switching
- Scenario preparation
- User manual compatibility check
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You can easily control your Sharp devices with this app. Thanks to advanced interface, you can select automatic operations, set conditions for switching devices on/off, prepare scenarios and more. You can find the compatibility of your device with this app in the user manual.
Universal TV Remote Control+
Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a seamless way to manage volume, channels, and navigation. It connects via Wi-Fi and supports a wide range of popular TV brands, simplifying your home entertainment experience.
- Smart TV identification over Wi-Fi
- Wide compatibility with TV brands
- Touchpad for navigation
- Direct channel launching
- Siri Shortcuts & widgets
- Voice search
- Mouse & keyboard control
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TV Remote offers the ultimate solution for seamlessly controlling your Smart TV right from the convenience of your phone. Say goodbye to lost remotes and cluttered coffee tables & take command of your home entertainment with TV Remote App, the ultimate remote control app for your smart TVs and devices. The App is compatible with a variety of TV brands, including Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, FireTV, Vizio, Sony, Xiaomi, Mi TV, Toshiba, Amazon Fire Stick, Sanyo, Hitachi, AppleTV, Nvidia Shield, Android TV devices and Hisense. Connect effortlessly to your TV via WIFI and wield comprehensive control over functions such as volume, channels, input sources, and more—all from the palm of your hand. FEATURES: * Instantly identifies Smart TVs within the shared WIFI network * Compatible with a wide range of popular TV brands * Featuring a spacious touchpad for effortless menu and content navigation * Channel launches directly from the App * Siri Shortcuts & widgets for quick action * Voice search for hands-free control * Mouse, Keyboard, change input sources (LG TV) Simplify your home entertainment experience and take control with TV Control Hub. Download now and experience the ultimate in TV control! Disclaimer: The Universal Remote TV Control application is not the official app of Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, or any other companies or hardware manufacturers. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by these entities. Terms of Use: https://sandstorm-software.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://sandstorm-software.com/privacy_policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SHARP Life at 5.0 against Universal TV Remote Control+'s 4.4. SHARP Life also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Universal TV Remote Control+'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (582 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads 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
Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SHARP Life asks for nothing beyond the download.
SHARP Life holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control+ has 582 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SHARP Life's written reviews are positive against 45% of Universal TV Remote Control+'s.
SHARP Life ships an update every 4 months, Universal TV Remote Control+ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SHARP Life | Universal TV Remote Control+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.4 (582 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 44.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 582 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 195 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sharp Consumer Electronics Poland sp. z o.o. | Paul Kenneth |
Customer experience
SHARP Life
Universal TV Remote Control+
Bugs and requests
SHARP Life
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Universal TV Remote Control+
Reported bugs
4 issues- Doesn't connect properly
- Stops working after a minute
- Doesn't work with any devices
- Subscription issues
Requested features
2 requests- Copy-paste functionality in the keyboard
- Ability to invert sound and channel icons
In-app purchases
SHARP Life
No in-app purchases
Universal TV Remote Control+
- All PRO features for a week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly Pro$8.991 Month
- All PRO features for a year$24.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$19.99
Questions
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