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.
TV Remote
Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for over 10,000 TV models. Discover personalized show recommendations, manage watchlists, and track viewing history all in one app.
- Universal remote control for 10,000+ TV models
- Wi-Fi connectivity (no extra hardware)
- Personalized show recommendations
- Watchlist management
- Viewing history tracker
- Smart content filters
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Turn your iPhone into the ultimate Universal Remote Control, control over 10,000 TV models and discover the best movies and shows to watch. Remotly combines a fast, reliable remote with a built-in TV Assistant to help you pick something great in seconds. Use it to control your TV, manage watchlists, get personalized recommendations, and keep track of what you’ve watched—right from your iPhone. # Remote control that just works • Works with 10,000+ TV models across major brands, including Samsung, Roku, TCL, LG, Sony, and more. • Connects over your local Wi-Fi (no extra hardware). • Quick access to the essentials: volume, channels, input/source, and your favorite TV apps. # Your TV Assistant • Personalized recommendations based on what you like. • Watchlists for movies and series (save, organize, and come back later). • Watch history/tracker to remember what you’ve seen and what’s next. • Smart filters to find something that fits your mood (genre, movie/series, preferences). # Made for daily use • Clean, simple interface designed for one-hand control. • Custom settings to adapt the experience to your habits. • Frequent updates to improve compatibility and add new features. # DISCLAIMER This app is not an official app of Samsung, Roku, TCL TV, LG, Sony, or any TV manufacturer, we are not related to these companies in any way. # Subscription For the Pro subscription, subscriptions will be charged monthly or weekly for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions will automatically renewed unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. 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 a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Terms of Use: https://mwm.ai/legal/tv_remote/terms-of-use Privacy : https://mwm.ai/legal/tv_remote/privacy-policy
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Universal TV Remote Control+ at none against TV Remote's shown. Universal TV Remote Control+ also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TV Remote against 4.4 for Universal TV Remote Control+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 588 and 582 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 45% of Universal TV Remote Control+'s.
TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control+ every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.
| Parameter | TV Remote | Universal TV Remote Control+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (588 ratings) — better | 4.4 (582 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | 44.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 588 — better | 582 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | App Rover | Paul Kenneth |
Customer experience
TV Remote
Universal TV Remote Control+
Bugs and requests
TV Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
TV Remote
- Pro Plan Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Pro Plan Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Pro Plan Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
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- Pro Plan Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Pro Plan Yearly$24.991 Year
- Pro Plan Lifetime$9.99
Universal TV Remote Control+
- 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
- Lifetime Pro$19.99
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