Comparison

HYXI vs Universal TV Control & Remote

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

Head to head
About

HYXI

Features
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HYXI is a mobile application to help you easily manage smart photovoltaic plant.

About

Universal TV Control & Remote

Features
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Control Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Roku, Google TV / Android TV, Fire TV, VIZIO SmartCast and Hisense VIDAA from your iPhone or iPad. One Wi-Fi remote for your compatible TVs and streaming devices. COMPATIBILITY & SETUP • Samsung smart TVs running modern Tizen. • LG smart TVs running webOS. • Roku TVs and streaming players. • Google TV and Android TV devices, including compatible Hisense, TCL and Sony models. • Fire TV devices. • VIZIO SmartCast / Vizio OS TVs. • Hisense TVs running VIDAA. Support depends on model, firmware and the TV's local-control service. Connect both devices to the same network and allow Local Network access. Follow the pairing code or approval prompt on your TV; Samsung requires Allow, and LG may use approval or a PIN. Roku uses code-free setup; follow the app's guidance if the TV restricts mobile control. Legacy Samsung protocols, soundbars and infrared-only TVs are not supported. Navigation, volume, power, inputs, playback, app shortcuts, and phone typing are available where supported by the connected TV. Save multiple TVs, customize your remote, and use widgets, Shortcuts, large buttons, themes, and sleep timers. Available controls, keyboard and voice depend on the device, TV app and focused field. Samsung phone typing supports English letters, numbers and basic punctuation in compatible system fields; use arrows and OK for its custom YouTube keyboard. Some TV apps require TV controls to finish a search. SmartCast typing is limited to compatible search fields. App shortcuts open supported apps without guaranteeing a particular video will play. Casting requires a compatible receiver, separately from remote pairing. TV power-on needs supported network standby; Fire TV power control is unavailable. Streaming players may not control TV volume, inputs or channels. Discovery and pairing are free, with a limited allowance of remote commands. Unlimited remote control and premium tools require Pro. An auto-renewing weekly or annual subscription unlocks Pro. Prices, billing periods, any eligible trial, and renewal terms appear before purchase. Apple charges your account; cancel at least 24 hours before renewal in Apple Account settings. Restore Purchases is available. No app account is required. TV commands use your local network; pairing credentials are stored in Keychain. Usage, diagnostic, purchase, and voluntarily submitted feedback data help operate and improve the app. Read the privacy policy for details. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Independent app from Amenti Labs LLC; not affiliated with the named manufacturers or platforms. All trademarks belong to their owners.

Screenshots

HYXI4 screens
Universal TV Control & Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HYXI at none against Universal TV Control & Remote's 3. HYXI also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal TV Control & Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. HYXI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HYXI ships an update fortnightly, Universal TV Control & Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
HYXI versus Universal TV Control & Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHYXIUniversal TV Control & Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhejiang Hyxi Technology Co., Ltd.Amenti Labs LLC

In-app purchases

None

HYXI

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal TV Control & Remote

Subscriptions3
  • TV Control Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • TV Control Pro Annual$14.991 Year
  • TV Control Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is HYXI free?
HYXI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal TV Control & Remote free?
Universal TV Control & Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HYXI or Universal TV Control & Remote have ads?
Neither HYXI nor Universal TV Control & Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HYXI or Universal TV Control & Remote?
HYXI ships an update fortnightly, and Universal TV Control & Remote weekly. Most recently, HYXI was updated on November 3, 2026 and Universal TV Control & Remote on November 6, 2026.

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