Comparison

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.

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
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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 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.

Highlights
  • Universal TV compatibility
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Fast connection setup
  • Full remote functionality
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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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

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Universal TV・Remote Control・4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TV Remote versus Universal TV・Remote Control・: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteUniversal TV・Remote Control・
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (58K ratings) — better4.5 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings58K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZap Software Studio BVVRT-MB d.o.o.

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 TV・Remote Control・

All ratings1,119 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative78.0%

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 TV・Remote Control・

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What 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

3 purchases

TV Remote

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

Universal TV・Remote Control・

Subscriptions8
  • 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
Show 5 more
  • 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
One-time2
  • Fast Connection$9.99
  • Simple Interface$9.99

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV・Remote Control・ free?
Universal TV・Remote Control・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Universal TV・Remote Control・?
TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while Universal TV・Remote Control・ averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.
Do TV Remote or Universal TV・Remote Control・ have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; Universal TV・Remote Control・ does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Universal TV・Remote Control・?
TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, and Universal TV・Remote Control・ every 2 months. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Universal TV・Remote Control・ on September 18, 2026.

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