Comparison

TV Remote Control Universal + 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

TV Remote Control Universal +

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Control power, volume, channels, and even cast content to the big screen. Enjoy voice control, a built-in keyboard, and customizable themes for an effortless entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Screen mirroring and casting
  • Voice control for TV
  • Built-in keyboard for easy typing
  • Quick access to streaming channels
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Universal TV Remote – Smart Control for All Your TVs Tired of juggling multiple remotes for every device in your home? Transform your smartphone into a smart, all-in-one remote control for your TV. Whether you're watching your favorite movie, switching between streaming apps, or searching for a show — everything becomes effortless. Our app is built to work with all major smart TV brands, from Roku, Samsung to Chromecast TV, Apple TV, and more. Just connect and take full control of your entertainment. ONE APP - FULL REMOTE CONTROL No more lost remotes or dead batteries. Our full-featured remote gives you everything: - Power on/off your TV - Adjust volume & mute instantly - Change input sources - Navigate menus with smart gestures - Control playback and channel navigation Whether you’re watching cable, streaming films, or casting a video — control it all from your phone. UNIVERSAL TV REMOTE CONTROL - ADVANCED FEATURES: - Quick Access to Streaming Channels: Jump right into your favorite shows and apps with a single tap. Instantly launch popular platforms. No more endless navigation. Just tap and go. - Control with Your Voice: Use your voice to search, switch channels, adjust volume, or open an app. Say it, and let the app do it for you. Perfect for hands-free control or when you're across the room. - Smart Touchpad & Swipe Navigation: Replace clunky buttons with smooth gesture-based control. Swipe to scroll, tap to select — just like using a smart touch controller. Navigating your TV has never been this intuitive. - Built-in Keyboard: Typing on a TV is painful. Use your phone’s keyboard to enter search terms, login info, or type messages — fast and easy, just like texting. - Customizable Smart Themes: Make your remote interface match your style and TV type. Choose from smart layouts designed for better visibility, quick access, and ease of use. - Cast to Your TV: Want to share photos, videos, or web content on your TV? Use the Cast feature to project directly from your phone to the big screen — great for family moments, presentations, or binge nights. - Private Listening (Roku Only): Watching late at night? Use your headphones and stream your TV audio directly to your phone for a private and immersive experience — without disturbing anyone. * Reclaim control of your TV with just one app. Whether you're relaxing on the couch, in bed, or even hosting friends — our Universal TV Remote gives you everything you need at your fingertips. * Download now and experience TV control the smart way. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase while using Universal TV Remote Control App. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. - Subscriptions will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The renewal cost will be charged to your account 24 hours before the end of the current period. - When the subscription is canceled, it will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. - If offered, any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. DISCLAIMER: TV Remote Control Universal is not affiliated with any trademark mentioned. Thanks for downloading our app. If you have any problems with this app, please contact us at: contact.tvsmart@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://smarttvcast-screenmirroring.web.app/policy.html Terms of Service: https://smarttvcast-screenmirroring.web.app/term.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

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

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal TV Remote™ Control at 49% against TV Remote Control Universal +'s 16%. Universal TV Remote™ Control also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and chart position (#67 vs unranked). TV Remote Control Universal +'s advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. TV Remote Control Universal + sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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

Universal TV Remote™ Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 32K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of TV Remote Control Universal +'s written reviews are positive against 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Control Universal + ships an update monthly, Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote Control Universal + versus Universal TV Remote™ Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote Control Universal +Universal TV Remote™ Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13K ratings)4.7 (32K ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.5% of reviews49.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K32K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#67 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB247 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTVSMART.APPSEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD

Customer experience

TV Remote Control Universal +

All ratings12,558 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive15.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative82.8%

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

TV Remote Control Universal +

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great as a remote control
  • 👍 User-friendly and easy to navigate
  • 🔒 Reliable connection to TV
  • 💡 Useful backup for lost physical remote

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires subscription to access basic remote functions
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🔍 Lack of free features
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and reconnections required
  • 🤖 Aggressive in-app ads and upsells

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

TV Remote Control Universal +

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not compatible with certain TV models
  • Inability to cancel subscription
  • Remote control functions not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free remote control features
  • Ability to control TV power and volume without subscription
  • Better customer support and communication

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

14 purchases

TV Remote Control Universal +

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly Premium TV Remote$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Upgrade TV Remote$7.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • Monthly Upgrade TV Remote$8.991 Month
  • Universal Remote Pro | Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Universal TV Remote - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Weekly Supper Sale | TV Remote3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Pro | Monthly$18.991 Month
  • Yearly Upgrade TV Remote7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium TV Remote$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Supper Sale | TV Remote7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Universal TV Remote - Lifetime$44.99
  • Lifetime Upgrade TV Remote$49.99
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 TV Remote Control Universal + free?
TV Remote Control Universal + 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, TV Remote Control Universal + or Universal TV Remote™ Control?
Universal TV Remote™ Control is rated higher. TV Remote Control Universal + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Universal TV Remote™ Control averages 4.7 from 32K ratings.
Do TV Remote Control Universal + or Universal TV Remote™ Control have ads?
Both TV Remote Control Universal + and Universal TV Remote™ Control show ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control Universal + or Universal TV Remote™ Control?
TV Remote Control Universal + ships an update monthly, and Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote Control Universal + was updated on September 23, 2026 and Universal TV Remote™ Control on September 25, 2026.

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