TV Remote vs Universal TV・Remote Control・
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Control smart TVs with phone
- Supports wide range of brands
- Eliminates multiple remotes
- LG, Roku, Samsung, Sony, Philips support
- Simplified TV experience
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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/
Universal TV・Remote Control・
Turn your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and navigate with a built-in touchpad. Supports a wide range of smart TV brands for easy and efficient management of your television.
- Universal TV compatibility
- Touchpad navigation
- Fast connection setup
- Full remote functionality
- Simple and intuitive interface
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Turn your smartphone into a reliable universal remote for any TV. Effortlessly manage power, volume, channels, inputs, and more across top brands and models. With instant setup, intuitive touchpad navigation, and a sleek interface, TV control is simpler than ever. Key Features: - Universal compatibility with popular smart TVs - Responsive touchpad for smooth navigation - Fast, one-tap connection - Full controls: volume, channels, sources, and beyond - Clean, user-friendly design Download now and master your TV from your phone! Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1maMipyQWpIOq82WkSVZdd4cNamcxD9yyf7Vk3rECy4c/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rSxV1DJDbFTqwmRHcrzpeWSPnvLOxflVo3qICAq0ErQ/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: TV Remote at free with in-app purchases against Universal TV・Remote Control・'s subscription. TV Remote also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Universal TV・Remote Control・'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating 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
Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Universal TV・Remote Control・ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TV Remote against 4.5 for Universal TV・Remote Control・. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 58K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 20% of Universal TV・Remote Control・'s.
TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, Universal TV・Remote Control・ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TV Remote | Universal TV・Remote Control・ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (58K ratings) — better | 4.5 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 58K — better | 1.1K |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zap Software Studio BV | VRT-MB d.o.o. |
Customer experience
TV Remote
Universal TV・Remote Control・
User reviews
TV Remote
From 58K App Store ratingsWhat 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 TV・Remote Control・
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Excellent
- ✨ Works well
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Doesn't work as promised
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤖 Poor connectivity with TV
- 💸 Charges without authorization
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 TV・Remote Control・
Reported bugs
2 issues- Frequent disconnections from TV
- App doesn't recognize TV
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to cancel subscription easily
- Support for more TV models
In-app purchases
TV Remote
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
- Annual Premium$19.991 Year
Universal TV・Remote Control・
- Easy Entertainment Control!$5.997 Days
- One Remote to Rule Them All!3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Easy Entertainment Control!3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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- A Perfect Compatibility!$7.997 Days
- Easy Entertainment Control!3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Easy Entertainment Control!3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- A Perfect Compatibility!$19.991 Month
- Easy Entertainment Control!$39.991 Year
- Fast Connection$9.99
- Simple Interface$9.99
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