Comparison

TV Remote vs TV Remote Universal 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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

TV Remote Universal Control ·

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Control over 1000 TV models from major brands like Samsung, LG, and Sony using Wi-Fi. Offers full remote functionality with a simple, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Control 1000+ TV models
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Full remote functions (power, volume, channels)
  • Simple, intuitive interface
  • Control multiple TVs
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful universal TV remote control. You can control virtually any Smart TV brand using your phone. COMPATIBLE WITH ALL MAJOR TV BRANDS Works with Samsung, LG, Roku, Vizio, TCL, Hisense, Sony, Philips, Toshiba, Element, Insignia, Haier, Sceptre, ONN, Xumo, Sharp, Sanyo, and hundreds more — all via Wi-Fi. KEY FEATURES • Universal TV remote control for 1000+ TV models • Works via Wi-Fi • Full remote control: power, volume, channels, input, menu • Simple and intuitive interface — no setup required • Control multiple TVs from a single app HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app and select your TV brand 2. Connect via Wi-Fi 3. Start controlling your TV instantly PERFECT FOR • Anyone who lost or broke their TV remote • People who want to control multiple TVs with one app • Smart TV users who want a better remote experience • Travelers who want to control hotel room TVs Download now and turn your iPhone into the only TV remote you will ever need.

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
TV Remote Universal Control ·4 screens

Verdict

The call

TV Remote and TV Remote Universal Control · both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of TV Remote Universal Control ·'s written reviews are positive against 38% of TV Remote's. TV Remote Universal Control · also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (588 vs 126). On price, rating 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. TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. TV Remote Universal Control · asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TV Remote against 4.6 for TV Remote Universal Control ·. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 588 and 126 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 88% of TV Remote Universal Control ·'s.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TV Remote versus TV Remote Universal Control ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteTV Remote Universal Control ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (588 ratings)4.6 (126 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.0% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings588 — better126
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp RoverPylab

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings588 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive38.0%
Neutral11.4%
Negative50.6%

TV Remote Universal Control ·

All ratings126 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions5
  • Pro Plan Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Pro Plan Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Plan Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Pro Plan Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Pro Plan Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Plan Lifetime$9.99
None

TV Remote Universal Control ·

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote Universal Control · free?
TV Remote Universal Control · is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or TV Remote Universal Control ·?
TV Remote Universal Control · is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 588 ratings, while TV Remote Universal Control · averages 4.6 from 126 ratings.
Do TV Remote or TV Remote Universal Control · have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote Universal Control · does not.

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