Comparison

TV Remote vs Universal 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

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/

About

Universal Remote

Easily control your smart TV from your iPhone. Adjust volume, switch channels, and launch streaming apps with a beautiful, fast interface. Connects automatically over Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Control smart TVs
  • Adjust volume and channels
  • Access streaming apps
  • Launch channels directly
  • Automatic Wi-Fi detection
  • Fast response time
  • Beautiful remote interface
Features
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Our TV Remote Plus App allows you to easily control your smart TV. Whether you're watching a movie or catching up on your favorite show, our app makes it easy to adjust the volume, switch channels, and access streaming services. Simply connect your iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network as your smart TV and the app will automatically detect it. Then just click "connect" and you're all set. Key features: - Streaming apps can be viewed easily - Launch channels directly from the app - Very fast response time - The beautiful remote control interface - Automatically detects smart TVs on the same Wi-Fi network Subscription Terms: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - You can cancel your subscription here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - When purchasing a subscription, any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited. Read more about our terms and conditions here: Terms of Service: www.flywisemobile.com/terms Privacy Policy: www.flywisemobile.com/privacy If you have any questions or feedback, contact us at support@flywisemobile.com

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Universal Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

TV Remote and Universal Remote both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 18% of Universal Remote's. TV Remote also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Universal Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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. TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 Universal Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 18% of Universal Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, Universal Remote every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
TV Remote versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteUniversal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (58K ratings)4.6 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews — better17.7% of reviews
Number of ratings58K — better13K
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#209 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB144 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZap Software Studio BVNode Excellence

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings57,661 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews1,316 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative39.9%

Universal Remote

All ratings12,992 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive17.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative81.5%

User reviews

TV Remote

From 58K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful when remote is lost
  • 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
  • 🚀 Quick connection to TV

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with some TV models
  • 🐛 Keyboard not working on some TVs
  • 🐛 Disconnects frequently

Universal Remote

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 🚀 Seamless connection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues
  • 💰 Paid subscription required
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🤔 Misleading about free features
  • 💰 Expensive for a remote app

Bugs and 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

Universal Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't work as advertised
  • Fails to connect to Roku devices
  • Continues to charge even after cancellation

Requested features

2 requests
  • Support for more TV brands
  • Free version with basic functionality

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Remote

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

Universal Remote

Subscriptions5
  • TV Remote Premium 1 Week3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • TV Remote Premium 1 Week$6.997 Days
  • TV Remote Premium 1 Week3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 2 more
  • TV Remote Premium 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • TV Remote Premium 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • TV Remote Premium Lifetime$19.99
  • TV Remote Premium Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Universal Remote?
TV Remote and Universal Remote are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 58K and 13K ratings respectively.
Do TV Remote or Universal Remote have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; Universal Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Universal Remote?
TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, and Universal Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Universal Remote on September 24, 2026.

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