Comparison

Remote Control for Android TV 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

Remote Control for Android TV

Transform your smartphone into a versatile remote for your Android TV. Easily control multiple smart TVs and TV boxes from one device, offering a convenient alternative to traditional remotes. Enjoy features like touchpad navigation and app control.

Highlights
  • Control multiple Android TVs
  • Automatic network scanning for TV detection
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Control installed TV apps
  • Universal compatibility with various brands
  • No setup required
Features
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Remote Control for Android TV will transform your smartphone into a complete Android Smart TV remote. It will help you diversify your daily TV routine and make it more convenient for you to use your new Android TV remote. Also, it can handle several different devices with only one Android TV remote. Why do you even need it if you have your old TV device? Good question. First of all, it is easier and quicker to use an remote because you always know where to find it. Second, it is like a universal TV remote control that you can use with different TV boxes and brands like Hisense, TCL, Sony, Phillips, Sharp, Panasonic, Xiaomi, Sanyo, Element, RCA, AOC, Skyworth and many other. Just imagine no need to have several remotes when all you need is your smartphone and our remote application. Third, everything stays the same, the same buttons and save TV control, but with lots of additional features: · Control different TVs with your smartphone · No setup is required. Application automatically scans your network to find your TV · Mouse-like navigation using Touchpad · Control apps installed on your Smart TV · You don’t need to learn every button from scratch; they are all the same. · Always in your pocket · Forget about batteries · Notice: In order to connect to Android Smart TV device, both the Smart TV and your device must be connected to the same network. Don’t be afraid of progress. It will come sooner or later. It’s not a bad thing. It just makes your life a little bit more comfortable. No more nervous because your old remote malfunctions or kids hide it from you. Just comfort and functionality. Wide variety of functions, controlling multiple devices with remote for Android TV.

About

Universal TV Remote Control ◦

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control LG, Samsung, and other brands with ease, featuring volume, channel, and navigation controls. Premium features include live activity updates, customizable widgets, and media casting.

Highlights
  • Universal TV compatibility
  • Volume, channel, and navigation controls
  • Live TV activity display
  • Customizable home screen widgets
  • Media casting to TV
  • Simple Wi-Fi setup
Features
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Universal TV Remote Control Transform your smartphone into a powerful universal remote with Universal+, the top choice for seamless control over your LG, Samsung, and other TV brands. Experience peak convenience whether you’re at home or on the go. Key Features: Universal Compatibility: Effortlessly manage your LG, Samsung, and other TVs with a single app. Universal+ is designed for full compatibility, ensuring a smooth user experience. Premium Subscription Features: 1- Live Activity Support: Stay updated with real-time TV activity displays directly on your phone’s lock screen. Never miss what's playing! 2- Customizable Widgets: Instantly access TV controls from your home screen with widgets that allow you to turn your TV on or off and more. 3- On/Off Functionality: Power your TV on or off directly from your device—perfect when the remote is out of reach or out of range. 4- Media Casting: Share your favorite moments by casting photos, videos, and music directly to your TV from your phone for an enhanced viewing experience. 5- Remove Ads Free Features: 1- Single Device Addition 2- Volume, Home, Menu, Back, and Channel Controls 3- Trackpad Navigation Simple Setup: Getting started with Universal+ is quick and easy. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network, follow the setup guide, and you’re ready to go! Elegant Interface: Enjoy a sleek, user-friendly design that makes navigating TV menus and controls intuitive and effortless. Why Choose Universal+? With Universal+, your phone becomes the ultimate remote control, enhancing how you watch TV and interact with media. Download Universal+ now and take the first step toward smarter, more integrated TV control! Support: For assistance, visit our support page or contact us directly through the app. Privacy: Your privacy is our priority. Universal+ doesn’t store personal information and ensures your data is secure. Terms of Use: https://universalplustv.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://universalplustv.com/privacy Elevate your home entertainment with Universal+ your phone, your remote, your way!

Screenshots

Remote Control for Android TV3 screens
Universal TV Remote Control ◦4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Universal TV Remote Control ◦ at every 2 weeks against Remote Control for Android TV's every 5 months. Remote Control for Android TV's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 15%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 205). On price, rating, ads 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. Remote Control for Android TV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 — 4.3 for Remote Control for Android TV against 4.4 for Universal TV Remote Control ◦. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control for Android TV has 2.1K ratings behind it against 205, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Remote Control for Android TV's written reviews are positive against 15% of Universal TV Remote Control ◦'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control for Android TV ships an update every 5 months, Universal TV Remote Control ◦ every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote Control for Android TV versus Universal TV Remote Control ◦: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for Android TVUniversal TV Remote Control ◦
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.1K ratings)4.4 (205 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.4% of reviews — better14.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better205
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOBILESOURCE CORPORATIONAalto Studio FZE

Customer experience

Remote Control for Android TV

All ratings2,107 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive34.4%
Neutral9.2%
Negative56.5%

Universal TV Remote Control ◦

All ratings205 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive14.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative83.4%

Bugs and requests

Remote Control for Android TV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on connection attempt
  • Buttons not working as expected
  • Inability to turn TV on/off

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add TV power on/off functionality
  • Improve mouse/keyboard support
  • Reduce ad frequency
  • Enhance reliability and stability

Universal TV Remote Control ◦

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote Control for Android TV

One-time1
  • Premium Remote$4.99
10 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control ◦

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Annual Premium Access$9.991 Year
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription Remote Control3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Family Subscription$34.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription Half price1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$79.99

Questions

Is Remote Control for Android TV free?
Remote Control for Android TV 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, Remote Control for Android TV or Universal TV Remote Control ◦?
Universal TV Remote Control ◦ is rated higher. Remote Control for Android TV averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control ◦ averages 4.4 from 205 ratings.
Do Remote Control for Android TV or Universal TV Remote Control ◦ have ads?
Both Remote Control for Android TV and Universal TV Remote Control ◦ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Android TV or Universal TV Remote Control ◦?
Remote Control for Android TV ships an update every 5 months, and Universal TV Remote Control ◦ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remote Control for Android TV was updated on October 14, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control ◦ on October 14, 2026.

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