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 comprehensive TV remote. Control major brands wirelessly via Wi-Fi, manage channels, volume, and launch streaming services. Includes an internet speed test and media casting feature.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi TV control
  • Full remote functionality
  • Internet speed testing
  • Cast media to TV
  • Quick streaming app launch
Features
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Universal TV Remote Control App turns your smartphone into a full-featured remote control for your TV. No more searching for your physical remote — all the essential functions are now in one handy app. Control TVs of all major brands using a Wi-Fi connection. Change channels, adjust volume, open streaming services, and even test your internet speed — all from your phone. App Features: – Wi-Fi Connection Easily connect to your TV on the same network and control it wirelessly. – Full Remote Control All the standard buttons: volume, channels, number pad, joystick, touchpad, and menu — everything on one screen. – Internet Speed Test Quickly check your connection: download, upload, and ping — to ensure smooth streaming. – Cast Media to TV Share photos and videos from your phone to your TV screen — perfect for big-screen moments. – Quick Launch of Services Open streaming apps with a single tap from the app interface — no more navigating menus. Subscription Information: – The app offers subscriptions. – Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. – The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. – Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and will identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off in your App Store account settings after purchase. – Subscriptions can be canceled anytime in your Apple ID settings. All prices include applicable local sales taxes. – If 3-day trial subscriptions are offered, they will automatically convert to a paid subscription unless canceled before the end of the trial period. – Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Privacy Policy: https://jokorpoapp.com/policy.html Terms of Use: https://jokorpoapp.com/terms.html

Screenshots

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

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal TV Remote Control 。 at none against Remote Control for Android TV's shown. Universal TV Remote Control 。 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Remote Control for Android TV's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 9%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 41). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 24 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.3 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 41, 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 9% of Universal TV Remote Control 。's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control for Android TV ships an update every 5 months, Universal TV Remote Control 。 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 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)4.3 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews34.1% of reviews — better9.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better41
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOBILESOURCE CORPORATIONJokDev Company

Customer experience

Remote Control for Android TV

All ratings2,107 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive34.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative56.6%

Universal TV Remote Control 。

All ratings41 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive9.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.6%

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
24 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control 。

Subscriptions17
  • Full access$2.997 Days
  • Premium week access$3.997 Days
  • Premium Week$4.997 Days
Show 14 more
  • Premium week access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium Week$5.997 Days
  • Premium Week$6.997 Days
  • Premium Week$7.997 Days
  • TV Remote Promo Week Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium Week3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Week7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Week3 Days trial$11.997 Days
  • Premium Month$11.991 Month
  • TV Remote Month Premium$11.991 Month
  • Premium Year$29.991 Year
  • TV Remote Year Premium$39.991 Year
  • Premium Year$44.991 Year
  • Premium Year$49.991 Year
One-time7
  • Lifetime$1.99
  • Lifetime$2.99
  • Lifetime$3.99
Show 4 more
  • Lifetime Premium2 variants$9.99
  • Lifetime Premium$14.99
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
  • Lifetime Premium$34.99

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 。?
Remote Control for Android TV and Universal TV Remote Control 。 are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.1K and 41 ratings respectively.
Do Remote Control for Android TV or Universal TV Remote Control 。 have ads?
Remote Control for Android TV shows ads; Universal TV Remote Control 。 does not.
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 。 fortnightly. Most recently, Remote Control for Android TV was updated on September 22, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control 。 on September 18, 2026.

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