Comparison

Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl vs Universal Control

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

Head to head
About

Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl

Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a full remote experience for various brands, connecting automatically without extra hardware. Enjoy easy access to all TV functions.

Highlights
  • Control Samsung, LG, TCL, Roku, Vizio, Fire TV, Sony
  • Full suite remote control with all buttons
  • No wires or additional hardware required
  • Automatic device connection
  • Easy access to all smart TV functions
Features
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Smart TV Remote is a application to control all smart TV functions very easily. FEATURES: ◆ Control your Samsung, LG, TCL, Roku, Vizio, Fire TV, Sony and other Smart TV's. ◆ Full suite remote control with all buttons. ◆ No wires and no additional hardware needed. Automatic connection to a device. DISCLAIMER: This application is not affiliated with nor endorsed by any aforementioned company, and it is not an official product of it or of its affiliates. ENJOY! Please don’t forget to leave your positive comment and tell us what we missed in our app. 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 account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://an.viet.ltd-company-vn.com/privacy-policy Term Of Use: https://an.viet.ltd-company-vn.com/terms-of-use Get Support: https://an.viet.ltd-company-vn.com/contact-us

About

Universal Control

Transform your phone into a universal TV remote. Easily control various smart TV brands, navigate with a touchpad, and launch apps directly. Connect via Wi-Fi for seamless control of volume, channels, and more.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Touchpad navigation
  • App and channel launching
  • Voice search
  • Remote widget
Features
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Tired of searching for your lost remote? With Universal Control - TV Remote, you'll never have to worry about it again. This app turns your phone into a universal remote control, so you can control your TV from anywhere in your home. With its easy-to-use interface and compatibility with various TV brands such as Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, FireTV, AndroidTV, Vizio, and Hisense, this app lets you take charge of your TV viewing experience. You can connect your device to your TV via WIFI, and enjoy full control of your TV functions, including volume, channels, input sources, and more, right from your mobile device. Touchpad Instead of Buttons. We are confident that navigation with swipe gestures is much more convenient than by pressing regular "down" or "right" buttons, not distracting you from the most important thing: searching for your favorite movie or series on the TV. With the ability to add Universal Control Widget. You don't need to open the app to still be able to use the basic buttons on the remote Still Can’t Turn the TV On? In a word, you can, but under one condition. Most new Smart TV models support the Wake-on-LAN function. It is possible only if you had already been connected to the TV earlier. Therefore, when using the application for the first time, you will need a hardware remote control. After that, you can use your Universal Control - TV Remote. Main features: * Automatically detects Smart TVs on the same WIFI network * Works with most popular TV brands * Large touchpad for easy menu and content navigation * Launch channels, apps directly from the app * Fast and simple keyboard input * Voice search for hands-free control * Alexa control with Fire TV * Fast and convenient with Remote Widget *** Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features*** You can choose one-time payment or a monthly subscription. (with 3-day free trial) a weekly subscription – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy: https://342tech.live/privacy-policy.html Terms: https://342tech.live/term-of-service.html

Screenshots

Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl4 screens
Universal Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl at 3.6 against Universal Control's 1.0. Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Smart TV Remote+Ctrl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Universal Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl ships an update every 3 days, Universal Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl versus Universal Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Smart TV Remote+CtrlUniversal Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (16 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAN VIET COMPANY LIMITEDPham Ngoc Hanh

Customer experience

Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Universal Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl

Subscriptions2
  • Access all for weekly$1.997 Days
  • Access all for yearly$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Universal Control

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subsciption$3.497 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$11.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$44.99

Questions

Is Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl free?
Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Control free?
Universal Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl or Universal Control?
Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl is rated higher. Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl averages 3.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Universal Control averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl or Universal Control have ads?
Universal Control shows ads; Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl or Universal Control?
Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl ships an update every 3 days, and Universal Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl was updated on October 2, 2026 and Universal Control on September 18, 2026.

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