Universal Remote TV Control .+ vs House Hero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal Remote TV Control .+
Transform your iPhone into a smart TV remote. Easily control various TV brands over Wi-Fi with a familiar interface. Access all essential functions like volume, channel, and playback.
- Smart TV remote control
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Supports major TV brands
- Volume and channel control
- Navigation and playback functions
- Familiar remote layout
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Our app turns your iPhone into a smart TV remote, so you can control your TV without the original remote. It works with Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, TCL, Roku TVs and Roku sticks, Hitachi, Telefunken, Grundig, Continental Edison, and many other brands. Quick and Easy Setup Connect your iPhone and your TV to the same Wi-Fi network, and the app will find your TV automatically. On some models, you just need to confirm the connection on your TV screen. The app works over Wi-Fi, so you can control your TV from anywhere in the room, no need to point at the screen. Familiar Remote Design A realistic, easy-to-use layout gives you access to all the main functions of your original remote. Supported TVs: Samsung Smart TV LG Smart TV and LG webOS Sony Bravia Philips Panasonic Viera TCL and Roku TV Hitachi, Telefunken, Grundig, Continental Edison, and more Key Features: Volume control Channel switching Navigation pad Playback control: play, pause, stop, and more Menu, Options, Info, and Tools buttons Power off Have an idea or suggestion? Feel free to contact us, we’d love to hear from you. Disclaimer: This application is not an official app of Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, TCL, Roku, Hitachi, Telefunken, Grundig, or Continental Edison, and is not affiliated with any of these companies. Privacy Policy: http://scout-web-based.tilda.ws/privacy Terms of Use: http://scout-web-based.tilda.ws/terms
House Hero
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Different to every other app like it - first agree the family activities you want to do, then make chores something your kids actually want to do for points towards unlocking those activities/adventures as well as pocket money! House Hero turns everyday jobs around the house into fun, rewarding "House Tasks" your little heroes can complete and tick off - all wrapped in a colourful kingdom adventure built just for young children. Instead of nagging, you get a happy routine. Instead of boredom, your kids get points, celebrations, and rewards they're excited to earn. How it works: > Chores become House Tasks -Add the jobs that matter in your home and watch your children complete them with big, easy taps designed for little hands. > Earn Family Points or pocket money - You decide how each task rewards your hero. Hand out Family Points, real pocket money, or both. > Points unlock Family Adventures - Family Points add up to exciting adventures the whole family enjoys together - a trip to the skate park, movie night, a special day out. You dream them up together and your kids work towards them. > Celebrations that delight - Every completed task ends with cheerful sounds and animations - confetti, sparkles, fireworks and more - so finishing chores feels like winning. > Real pocket money, properly tracked - Track exactly what each child has earned and mark money as paid out when you hand it over. No more "how much do I owe you?" > Built for the whole family - A simple Parent Command Centre lets grown-ups manage tasks, rewards and goals, while kids enjoy a bright, playful screen made just for them. Why families love House Hero: • Designed for young children (ages 5–7) with large, friendly, touch-first screens • Teaches responsibility, routine and the value of money - without it feeling like a lesson • Encourages teamwork with shared family goals everyone contributes to • Cheerful kingdom theme that makes helping out feel like an adventure • Simple enough for parents to set up in minutes Turn "do your chores" into "let's complete our House Tasks!" - and make helping around the house the best part of the day. Download House Hero and start your family's adventure today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: House Hero at none against Universal Remote TV Control .+'s 4. House Hero also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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
Both are free to download. Universal Remote TV Control .+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. House Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.
Universal Remote TV Control .+ ships an update every 5 months, House Hero every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal Remote TV Control .+ | House Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (268 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 268 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SCOUT -WEB BASED SYSTEMS LTD | Dino Rakitzis |
Bugs and requests
Universal Remote TV Control .+
Reported bugs
8 issues- Does not work on TV
- Cannot find TV
- Difficult to cancel subscription
- Free version opens ads with every button press
- Payment went through without agreement
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- Inconvenient and disconnects from TV frequently
- Support tab does not work
- Cannot cancel free trial
Requested features
3 requests- Clear instructions on how to connect
- Option to cancel subscription easily
- Less intrusive ads in free version
House Hero
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Universal Remote TV Control .+
- Universal Remote Control TV$1.997 Days
- Week Subscription$3.997 Days
- Week Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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- Universal TV Remote Control$29.991 Year
House Hero
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Universal Remote TV Control .+ free?
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