Comparison

TV Remote vs TV Remote

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 your Samsung or LG Smart TV directly from your iPhone without extra hardware. Connect easily via Wi-Fi for full remote functionality, including basic and advanced commands. Enjoy a smart, simple, and elegant interface with optional haptic feedback.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control for Smart TVs
  • Basic and advanced TV functions
  • Quick Wi-Fi connection
  • Haptic feedback option
  • No additional hardware needed
Features
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TV Remote is a tool that allows you to control your Samsung or LG Smart TV from your iPhone. No additional hardware or devices. Just have your iPhone on the same Wi-Fi network as your TV. Key features: //UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL FOR SMART TV All basic and advanced functions are included: power on / off, mute / unmute, volume up / down, channel up / down, menu button, video control play / pause / stop, additional functions. You won't have the need to change your physical TV remote’s battery. Just download and use the app to control your TV. Smart, simple and elegant design will make your interaction pleasant and comfortable. //QUICK CONNECTION VIA WI-FI To use the remote control, you must have your iPhone on the same Wi-Fii network as your smart TV. Start a connection in the app by clicking the “Search TV” button, then follow app’s instructions and then accept the message that appears on your TV. Done! //HAPTIC FEEDBACK Haptic feedback makes our TV Remote tactile. But you can remove this at any time in the settings. Remote TV PRO: - Unlimited access to all TV remote functions - Auto-reconnect after getting back from background Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-YGLupOVOOEUSaT7j80puwaIiXX6ygc0z615Pm99oFQ/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iaDsnYMr8IKl53sT1BAnVj3U9MrEWLiw5CB-rvkbOLk/edit?usp=sharing Disclaimer: TV Remote: Universal control is NOT an affiliated entity of Samsung Electronics or LG, and TV Remote: Universal control application is not an official product of Samsung or LG.

About

TV Remote

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote control for your smart TV. This app supports a wide variety of popular TV brands, consolidating all your remotes into one convenient device. Enjoy a simplified TV-watching experience.

Highlights
  • Control smart TVs with phone
  • Supports wide range of brands
  • Eliminates multiple remotes
  • LG, Roku, Samsung, Sony, Philips support
  • Simplified TV experience
Features
Currently charting
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With Universal Remote, you can control your Smart TV with just your phone! This versatile app supports a wide range of TV brands and models, eliminating the need for multiple remote controls.
 Download Universal Remote today and simplify your TV-watching experience! It works with the most popular brands: - LG - Roku - Samsung - Sony - Philips - Amazon Fire TV - Android TV & Google TV - Hisense - Vizio This application is an independent development, compatible with the mentioned brands or companies, but it is not officially related to or associated with them in any way. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zap.studio/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

TV Remote and TV Remote both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 15% of TV Remote's. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (60K vs 587) and chart position (#206 vs unranked). TV Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 3 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TV Remote against 4.6 for TV Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 60K ratings behind it against 587, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 56% of TV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, TV Remote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
TV Remote versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (587 ratings)4.6 (60K ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.8% of reviews56.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings58760K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#206 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam BrickmanZap Software Studio BV

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings584 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive14.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.2%

TV Remote

Written reviews1,369 reviews
Positive56.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative39.1%

Bugs and requests

TV Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TV Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App force closes when connecting to certain TVs
  • Volume controls not working on some TVs
  • Remote buttons not responding consistently

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to turn TV on/off
  • Improve keyboard functionality
  • Expand TV brand compatibility
  • Add option to save connected TV

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Remote TV Pro (weekly)3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Remote TV Pro (monthly)$9.991 Month
3 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or TV Remote?
TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 587 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.6 from 60K ratings.
Do TV Remote or TV Remote have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or TV Remote?
TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, and TV Remote every 2 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 21, 2026 and TV Remote on October 29, 2026.

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