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

Control your smart TV directly from your smartphone. This app automatically detects compatible TVs on your Wi-Fi network and offers most of the key features found on a physical remote for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Universal smart TV control
  • Auto-detect TV on Wi-Fi
  • Works with popular brands
  • Full remote key features
  • Subscription options
Features
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TV Remote - Universal Control• The Universal Remote - Control TV app is for all Brand Smart TV. The TV Remote Control app works to operate your Smart TV smoothly from your phone. Try it & enjoy a better TV experience. Features: - Auto detect smart TV on the same WIFI network. - Work with the most popular brand Smart TVs. - Maximum key features of a physical Remote available here Subscription details: Length of subscription: - 1 week - 1 Year - Life Time Subscription cost: - 1 week for 4.99 - 1 year for 19.99 (Including a three-day free trial) - Life Time for 29.99 • Payment will be charged to iTunes account at the confirmation of purchase. • Subscription will automatically renew unless auto renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of current period, and identify the cost of renewal. • Account will be the charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto renewal may be turned off by going to the users account settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Read our privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/securesoft/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/securesoft/tnc

About

Universal TV Remote Control+

Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a seamless way to manage volume, channels, and navigation. It connects via Wi-Fi and supports a wide range of popular TV brands, simplifying your home entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Smart TV identification over Wi-Fi
  • Wide compatibility with TV brands
  • Touchpad for navigation
  • Direct channel launching
  • Siri Shortcuts & widgets
  • Voice search
  • Mouse & keyboard control
Features
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TV Remote offers the ultimate solution for seamlessly controlling your Smart TV right from the convenience of your phone. Say goodbye to lost remotes and cluttered coffee tables & take command of your home entertainment with TV Remote App, the ultimate remote control app for your smart TVs and devices. The App is compatible with a variety of TV brands, including Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, FireTV, Vizio, Sony, Xiaomi, Mi TV, Toshiba, Amazon Fire Stick, Sanyo, Hitachi, AppleTV, Nvidia Shield, Android TV devices and Hisense. Connect effortlessly to your TV via WIFI and wield comprehensive control over functions such as volume, channels, input sources, and more—all from the palm of your hand. FEATURES: * Instantly identifies Smart TVs within the shared WIFI network * Compatible with a wide range of popular TV brands * Featuring a spacious touchpad for effortless menu and content navigation * Channel launches directly from the App * Siri Shortcuts & widgets for quick action * Voice search for hands-free control * Mouse, Keyboard, change input sources (LG TV) Simplify your home entertainment experience and take control with TV Control Hub. Download now and experience the ultimate in TV control! Disclaimer: The Universal Remote TV Control application is not the official app of Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, or any other companies or hardware manufacturers. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by these entities. Terms of Use: https://sandstorm-software.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://sandstorm-software.com/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal TV Remote Control+ at free with in-app purchases against TV Remote's subscription. Universal TV Remote Control+ also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (45% vs 33%). TV Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. TV Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.4 for TV Remote against 4.4 for Universal TV Remote Control+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 582 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 45% of Universal TV Remote Control+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 4 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control+ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TV Remote versus Universal TV Remote Control+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteUniversal TV Remote Control+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings)4.4 (582 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews44.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better582
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSECURE SOFT LTD.Paul Kenneth

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings1,094 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Universal TV Remote Control+

All ratings582 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive44.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative46.4%

User reviews

TV Remote

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Responsive app
  • 💡 Helpful when TV remote is not working

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires paid subscription
  • 🔒 Bluetooth required for connection
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🚫 Doesn't work as expected

Universal TV Remote Control+

From 582 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works flawlessly
  • 👍 Useful and easy to use
  • 👍 Practical for the disabled and bedridden
  • 👍 Excellent app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues
  • 🐛 Not working
  • 💰 Expensive
  • 💰 Paywall for basic features
  • 🐛 Doesn't work after a while

Bugs and requests

TV Remote

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Pairing device code not working
  • Doesn't connect to multiple TVs

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free version without subscription
  • More features like casting and touch calibration

Universal TV Remote Control+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't connect properly
  • Stops working after a minute
  • Doesn't work with any devices
  • Subscription issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • Copy-paste functionality in the keyboard
  • Ability to invert sound and channel icons

In-app purchases

10 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions9
  • TV Remote Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • TV Remote Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • TV Remote Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • TV Remote Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • TV Remote Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • TV Remote Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • TV Remote Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • TV Remote Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • TV Remote Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • TV Remote Lifetime Purchase$29.99
4 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control+

Subscriptions3
  • All PRO features for a week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$8.991 Month
  • All PRO features for a year$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99

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 and Universal TV Remote Control+ are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 582 ratings respectively.
Do TV Remote or Universal TV Remote Control+ have ads?
Neither TV Remote nor Universal TV Remote Control+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Universal TV Remote Control+?
TV Remote ships an update every 4 weeks, and Universal TV Remote Control+ every 10 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 19, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control+ on September 27, 2026.

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