Comparison

PowerDVD Remote App vs Universal TV Remote ◆

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

Head to head
About

PowerDVD Remote App

Transform your mobile device into a wireless remote for your PC's media player. Control Blu-ray, DVD, video, music, and photo playback from your couch. Wirelessly stream and save content from your phone or tablet to your computer.

Highlights
  • iOS device as PowerDVD remote
  • Full navigation and playback control
  • Wireless media streaming from mobile to PC
  • Mobile device as wireless keyboard/mouse
  • Multi-touch photo zoom and rotate
Features
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****Download and install this app if you have own a copy of retail versions of PowerDVD .**** PowerDVD Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a remote control for PowerDVD. You can also use PowerDVD Remote to wirelessly send, playback and save content from your mobile device to your PC. If you like to connect your PC up to your TV so you can watch your movies on a bigger screen, then PowerDVD Remote lets you control everything from the comfort of your couch. Via Wi-Fi you have total control over your Blu-ray Discs, DVD titles and high-definition videos as well as the music and photo playback features in PowerDVD. FEATURES • Turn your iOS device into a remote controller for PowerDVD • Full navigation and playback control for Blu-ray Discs, DVD titles and videos • Wirelessly play and save your mobile device’s video and photos to your PC • Turn your mobile device into a wireless keyboard and mouse pad for your PC • Multi-touch control to remotely rotate and zoom-in photos

About

Universal TV Remote ◆

Control your smart TV using your iPhone or iPad. Connect to the same WiFi network for automatic detection and use features like a built-in keyboard, voice commands, and media casting. Offers a fully functional remote experience with motion control and Apple Watch support.

Highlights
  • Fully functional remote control
  • Built-in keyboard for searches
  • Mouse Air motion control
  • Voice commands
  • Cast photos, videos, and audios
  • Apple Watch and Widgets support
Features
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Universal TV Remote ◆ is an application that allows you to control your TV instead of using your physical remote.  Connect your iPhone / iPad to the same WiFi network as your TV device and application will automatically detect the device to control. Features: ◆ Fully functional remote control. ◆ Built-in keyboard to facilitate searches. ◆ Use navigation pad for convenient menu and quick navigation/typing on web application ◆ Automatic connection to a device. ◆ Mouse Air : Your TV are able to receive input information from the motion of your phone. ◆ Voice commands : You are able to use voice to control your TV ◆ Support Apple Watch and Widgets ◆ Cast Photos/Videos/Audios to your TV. ◆ Power off/on, or adjust volume up/down ◆ Full iOS 13 and iPhone XR / XS / XS Max / 11 / 11 Pro support ◆ Frequently update to support more new TV models Please contact us if you're having any issues in using the app. We do our best to make everyone using our app happily. You can use the feedback form in the app to send us feedback of any kind, we take every single one into consideration. UPGRADE TV REMOTE SUBSCRIPTION • You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features within Universal TV Remote ◆ . • Subscriptions are billed weekly at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription Universal TV Remote ◆ also offers a Lifetime subscription with unlimited access to the Universal TV Remote forever. By using Universal TV Remote, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://vietphaptravelvn.com/privacy/ https://vietphaptravelvn.com/terms/

Screenshots

PowerDVD Remote App4 screens
Universal TV Remote ◆3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote ◆ at 4.1 against PowerDVD Remote App's 2.5. Universal TV Remote ◆ also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (8.4K vs 45). PowerDVD Remote App's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 17%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price and ads 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. Universal TV Remote ◆ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PowerDVD Remote App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV Remote ◆ holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote ◆ has 8.4K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of PowerDVD Remote App's written reviews are positive against 17% of Universal TV Remote ◆'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PowerDVD Remote App ships an update every 7 months, Universal TV Remote ◆ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
PowerDVD Remote App versus Universal TV Remote ◆: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerDVD Remote AppUniversal TV Remote ◆
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (45 ratings)4.1 (8.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews — better17.0% of reviews
Number of ratings458.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCyberLinkVinh Nguyen

Customer experience

PowerDVD Remote App

All ratings45 ratings
Positive35.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive55.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative38.3%

Universal TV Remote ◆

All ratings8,432 ratings
Positive76.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative20.6%
Written reviews513 reviews
Positive17.0%
Neutral0.8%
Negative82.3%

User reviews

PowerDVD Remote App

From 45 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to set up and connect
  • 🖱️ Effective touchpad/mouse control functionality
  • 📱 Works as wireless trackpad for other applications
  • 🚀 Fast response time and low latency
  • 💰 Free app for Ultra/Deluxe version owners

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection failures and server detection issues
  • ⚠️ Version compatibility problems with PowerDVD
  • 🔌 Requires Wi-Fi connectivity
  • 🔋 High battery drain due to location services
  • 📍 Geolocation access requirement problematic

Universal TV Remote ◆

From 8.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works with TVs
  • 👍 Apple Watch compatible
  • ⭐️ Great app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 💰 Requires subscription
  • 🔍 Difficult to use
  • 🤖 Buggy
  • 🚫 Doesn't connect to TV

Bugs and requests

PowerDVD Remote App

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App cannot find server despite PowerDVD running
  • Connection drops after device sleep/lock
  • App crashes when accessing media on iOS 5
  • Cannot input access code on some versions
  • Device list gets stuck
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  • Periodic movie pauses during playback
  • App only works once after installation then fails
  • Geolocation permission cannot be granted to app
  • Blank icon on homescreen
  • Incompatibility with PowerDVD 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23

Requested features

10 requests
  • Next/Previous button for playlist navigation
  • Bluetooth connectivity option
  • Right-click functionality
  • Eject button
  • Customizable scroll speed
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  • Support for PC mode with Chromecast
  • Support for all PowerDVD versions
  • Lag-free performance
  • Better button layout and design
  • Keyboard input capability

Universal TV Remote ◆

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't recognize subscription
  • Keeps asking to upgrade
  • Crashes frequently

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add Back and Home buttons to Apple Watch app
  • Improve TV compatibility

In-app purchases

None

PowerDVD Remote App

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal TV Remote ◆

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Upgrade TV Remote3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is PowerDVD Remote App free?
PowerDVD Remote App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal TV Remote ◆ free?
Universal TV Remote ◆ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PowerDVD Remote App or Universal TV Remote ◆?
Universal TV Remote ◆ is rated higher. PowerDVD Remote App averages 2.5 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Universal TV Remote ◆ averages 4.1 from 8.4K ratings.
Do PowerDVD Remote App or Universal TV Remote ◆ have ads?
Neither PowerDVD Remote App nor Universal TV Remote ◆ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PowerDVD Remote App or Universal TV Remote ◆?
PowerDVD Remote App ships an update every 7 months, and Universal TV Remote ◆ every 2 weeks. Most recently, PowerDVD Remote App was updated on September 21, 2026 and Universal TV Remote ◆ on September 26, 2026.

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