Comparison

TV Remote vs Universal Remote Control・TV

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote

This application allows you to control your television and access its applications and settings quickly. It supports a wide range of TVs, including Philips, and offers features like wake-on-LAN and multi-device management.

Highlights
  • Control your TV
  • Wake on LAN support
  • Multi-device support
  • Quick access to TV apps
  • Device discovery
Features
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Your phone becomes the remote for the television you already own. Point it at a Samsung, an LG, a Sony BRAVIA, a Roku, a Philips or anything running Android TV or Google TV. The app works out which remote protocol your set speaks and opens the keypad for it: arrows, OK, back, home, volume, channels, playback and power. FINDING YOUR TV IS FREE Searching your Wi-Fi costs nothing, so you can see whether this app finds your television before you decide anything at all. Most sets turn up by themselves. If yours stays out of sight, type its IP address — it is in the television's own network settings — and the app reaches it anyway. WHAT THE REMOTE DOES • The full keypad for your brand, drawn from what your set actually answers — no keys that do nothing • Type into the TV's search box with your phone's keyboard, instead of pecking out letters with the arrows (Samsung, LG, Roku, Android TV and Google TV) • Open an app from the list the television itself reports • Wake a set from standby over Wi-Fi, which its own remote is usually the only thing that can do • A number pad for channels, and the red, green, yellow and blue keys for teletext and set menus • A trackpad for televisions with a pointer • Every television you own, remembered and one tap apart WHICH TELEVISIONS Samsung — 2016 and newer (Tizen), and the encrypted 2014–15 and pre-2014 protocols. LG — 2014 and newer (webOS), including the on-screen keyboard and the pointer. Sony BRAVIA — the four-digit code the set shows you, or a Pre-Shared Key. Roku — every model, and no pairing at all. Philips — over JointSpace, which is what reaches the sets that speak nothing else. Android TV and Google TV — any make: Philips, TCL, Hisense, Xiaomi, the NVIDIA SHIELD, and Google's own Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV Streamer. An Apple TV and an Amazon Fire TV cannot be driven by another app on the network at all. This app says so rather than pretending otherwise — and the compatibility screen inside it tells you what has been tested on real televisions and what has not. PAIRING, ONCE Some televisions show a PIN, some ask you to allow the phone on their own screen, and a Roku asks for nothing. Whichever yours does, it happens the first time only: the app keeps the key and reconnects by itself afterwards. The phone and the television have to be on the same Wi-Fi. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Philips, Google or Amazon; those names appear only to say which televisions the app can drive. THE SUBSCRIPTION Finding televisions is free, and so is the compatibility list. The remote itself is the full version, opened by a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription — or by a one-off lifetime purchase for anyone who would rather not subscribe. The free trial opens every part of it. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before that. You can manage the subscription and turn auto-renewal off in your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is bought. Privacy Policy: https://sblinov.com/applications-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://sblinov.com/applications-terms-of-usage/ Support: https://sblinov.com/contact-us/

About

Universal Remote Control・TV

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal remote for your Smart TV. Easily control various TV brands, navigate menus with a touchpad, and input text with a smart keyboard, all without a physical remote.

Highlights
  • Universal Smart TV control
  • Wi-Fi network connection
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Smart keyboard input
  • Quick app launching
  • Simple user interface
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Control your Smart TV directly from your iPhone — no physical remote needed and no hassle. Universal Remote TV turns your iPhone into a practical and powerful remote control for your Smart TV. No more searching for a lost remote: simply connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network and start using it in seconds. Compatible with many Smart TV models, including TVs manufactured by companies like Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony, AndroidTV, Fire TV, Vizio, and Hisense — one complete solution for your home.  Disclaimer: This application is an independent product and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Samsung, LG, Roku, or any other TV brand mentioned. Whether you want to watch movies and TV shows, open apps, or listen to music, control your TV right from your phone with a simple and intuitive interface. Key features: Automatic discovery of TVs connected to the same Wi-Fi network Volume control, navigation, and main remote buttons Touchpad for fast and precise menu navigation Smart keyboard for easy text input, passwords, and searches Quick launch of apps like Netflix and YouTube Clean, simple, and user-friendly interface Before purchasing, you can check compatibility with your TV and try the main features. Premium: Unlock all features and enjoy the best remote control experience. Available options Weekly subscription Annual subscription Lifetime purchase (one-time payment) Subscription information: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase (or after the free trial period, if available). Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The renewal charge will occur within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Users can manage subscriptions and disable auto-renewal in their App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when a purchase is made. Disclaimer: This application is an independent product and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Samsung, LG, Roku, or any other TV brand mentioned. Support: support@zentera.io Privacy Policy: https://zentera.io/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://zentera.io/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Universal Remote Control・TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 100% against Universal Remote Control・TV's 0%. TV Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). Universal Remote Control・TV's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Universal Remote Control・TV sells 8 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

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote Control・TV has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal Remote Control・TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, Universal Remote Control・TV every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote versus Universal Remote Control・TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteUniversal Remote Control・TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.1 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerhii BlinovZentera Pty Ltd

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Universal Remote Control・TV

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly premium access$2.991 Month
  • Annual premium access3 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • TV Remote Premium Access$19.99
8 purchases

Universal Remote Control・TV

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Annual Premium$29.991 Year
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote Control・TV free?
Universal Remote Control・TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Universal Remote Control・TV?
TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal Remote Control・TV averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.
Do TV Remote or Universal Remote Control・TV have ads?
Neither TV Remote nor Universal Remote Control・TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Universal Remote Control・TV?
TV Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Universal Remote Control・TV every 11 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 17, 2026 and Universal Remote Control・TV on October 11, 2026.

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