Comparison

A 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

A Remote

Transform your iPhone into a remote control for your Mac and Apple TV. Control iTunes, DVDPlayer, and other compatible software from a distance. Requires additional hardware and ensuring devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.

Highlights
  • Control Mac and Apple TV
  • Remote control for iTunes
  • Remote control for DVDPlayer
  • Control other compatible software
  • Infrared port compatibility
Features
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ATTENZIONE PER FAR FUNZIONARE CORRETTAMENTE L'APPLICAZIONE BISOGNA ALZARE IL VOLUME DELL'IPHONE AL MASSIMO DOPO AVER INSERITO IL JACK. ATTENZIONE: richiede hardware aggiuntivo in vendita separatamente. Maggiori informazioni su http://www.42srl.it A Remote trasformerà il vostro dispositivo in un vero e proprio telecomando per il vostro Mac e la vostra AppleTV. Nel caso che il vostro iphone e la vostra apple tv o il vostro mac non fossero sulla stessa rete wifi così da poter usare remote. Compatibile con qualsiasi Mac dotato di porta infrarossi come iMac, MacBook, MacBook Pro e AppleTv di nuova e vecchia generazione. Potrete comodamente comandare a distanza iTunes, DVDPlayer e qualsiasi altro software pilotabile dal telecomando originale

About

Universal TV Remote Control #

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Control power, volume, navigation, and apps across a wide range of brands. Enjoy faster text input and touchpad control, all without needing your physical remote.

Highlights
  • Full-featured remote control (power, volume, navigation)
  • Launch apps directly on supported TVs
  • Text input via iPhone keyboard
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Control from Apple Watch and Home Screen widgets
  • Supports multiple TV brands and streaming devices
Features
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Can't find the remote? Use your iPhone or iPad to control a compatible TV over WiFi. Start with free basic remote buttons, with companion controls on Apple Watch and Mac. CHECK COMPATIBILITY Supports compatible Apple TV, Samsung, LG, Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV, Roku, Hisense and Vizio devices. Experimental support is also available for compatible Philips, Sony and Panasonic TVs, depending on model and firmware. Your phone and TV must be on the same local network. Pairing or enabling network control on your TV may be required. Available buttons and features vary by model. FREE EVERYDAY CONTROL Use the basic keypad for volume, channels, navigation and playback where supported. Basic Apple Watch and widget buttons are also free. Save multiple TVs and organize them by room. TYPE, TAP AND WATCH Premium unlocks keyboard input, app launching, input switching, keypad customization, extended Apple Watch controls and additional Siri Shortcuts on supported devices. Touchpad navigation is available on supported Apple TV, Samsung and LG devices. DIRECT CONNECTION Remote commands are sent over your local network. No TV account is required. IN-APP PURCHASES Choose a lifetime purchase or an auto-renewing subscription where offered. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. DISCLAIMER This is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Apple Inc., Samsung, LG, Google, Amazon, Roku, Hisense, Vizio or any other TV or device manufacturer. Product names, logos and brands belong to their owners and are used only to indicate compatibility. Privacy Policy: https://www.rs.ltd/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.rs.ltd/terms

Screenshots

A Remote3 screens
Universal TV Remote Control #4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal TV Remote Control # at 75% against A Remote's 1%. Universal TV Remote Control # also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months). A Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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. Universal TV Remote Control # sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. A Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV Remote Control # holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 660 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 1% of A Remote's written reviews are positive against 75% of Universal TV Remote Control #'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A Remote ships an update every 5 months, Universal TV Remote Control # every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
A Remote versus Universal TV Remote Control #: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA RemoteUniversal TV Remote Control #
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (660 ratings)4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews1.2% of reviews74.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6601.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMattia ConfalonieriRemote Sunrise LTD

Customer experience

A Remote

All ratings660 ratings
Positive5.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative92.0%
Written reviews337 reviews
Positive1.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative98.8%

Universal TV Remote Control #

All ratings1,255 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative15.1%
Written reviews944 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative20.6%

Bugs and requests

A Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Universal TV Remote Control #

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to connect to some TV models
  • Loses connection randomly
  • Volume controls not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more TV brand support
  • Improve Apple Watch integration
  • Customize button layout and colors
  • Implement voice control
  • Add keyboard functionality

In-app purchases

None

A Remote

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control #

Subscriptions5
  • Unlock All Features7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote - 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Universal TV Remote - 1 year$9.991 Year
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  • Universal TV Remote - 1 month$9.991 Month
  • Smart TV Remote - 1 year$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Universal TV Remote - lifetime$1.99
  • Universal TV Remote - lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is A Remote free?
A Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal TV Remote Control # free?
Universal TV Remote Control # is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, A Remote or Universal TV Remote Control #?
Universal TV Remote Control # is rated higher. A Remote averages 1.3 out of 5 from 660 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control # averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.
Do A Remote or Universal TV Remote Control # have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control # shows ads; A Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, A Remote or Universal TV Remote Control #?
A Remote ships an update every 5 months, and Universal TV Remote Control # every 6 days. Most recently, A Remote was updated on October 8, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control # on October 15, 2026.

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