Comparison

Universal 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.

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About

Universal TV Remote

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for various smart TVs and streaming devices. Control power, volume, channels, and navigate with a touchpad or voice commands. Cast media and mirror your screen for a seamless entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control for multiple TV brands
  • Screen mirroring and media casting
  • Voice control for hands-free operation
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Favorite channel and app shortcuts
  • Easy Wi-Fi setup
Features
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All-in-One Universal TV Remote App for Roku, LG, TCL, Vizio, Fire Stick, Onn, Insignia & More Are you tired of constantly searching for your TV remote? Frustrated with broken buttons or batteries that die when you need them most? It’s time to make your entertainment experience smoother, smarter, and wireless. Introducing TV Remote Control - Smart TV, the universal TV remote app built for convenience, compatibility, and complete control. Whether you own a Samsung TV, LG Smart TV, Vizio, TCL Roku TV, Philips, Insignia, Onn, or use streaming devices like Amazon Fire Stick or Roku Stick, this app is your go-to solution. With powerful functionality like screen mirroring, media casting, voice control, and touchpad control, this app transforms your smartphone into a seamless remote control center. It works with most smart TVs, streaming sticks, and Wi-Fi-connected displays, giving you full command of your screen from your phone or tablet. 1) Universal Remote Control Control multiple TVs and devices using just one app: - Samsung Smart TVs - LG Smart TVs - TCL Roku TVs - Vizio TVs - Philips TVs - Onn TVs - Insignia Fire TVs - Sony Bravia TVs - Hisense Smart TVs - Amazon Fire Stick / Fire TV - Roku Stick & Roku Boxes Other universal remote compatible TVs via Wi-Fi 2) TV Control Made Effortless With your smartphone connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your smart TV, you can instantly: - Power your TV on/off (supported models) - Adjust the volume or mute - Change channels instantly - Navigate with arrow keys, OK, back, home, etc. - Use a built-in touchpad for cursor-style navigation 3) Media Casting & Screen Mirroring - Cast videos from your phone gallery or video apps - Mirror your screen to display presentations, games, or social media - Play IPTV or web-based video content - Supported platforms include YouTube, Spotify, Netflix (via casting), local files, and more. 4) Voice Control Our voice search feature supports natural speech input so you can search for shows, change channels, or browse content hands-free. Examples: “Open Netflix”, “Search for comedy movies”, “Volume up”, ... etc 5) Favorite Channels & App Launching Add shortcuts to your favorite apps and streaming services like: Disney+, Loo Loo Kids, Roku Channel, Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, YouTube, Spotify, ... 6) Touchpad Navigation Use your phone screen as a virtual touchpad to navigate TV menus more naturally—especially useful for apps like YouTube or web browsers on smart TVs. Easy Setup – No Pairing Hassles 1. Ensure your smart TV, Fire Stick, or Roku is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your mobile device. 2. Open the app and allow it to scan for available devices. 3.Tap to connect. That’s it! SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS Users can subscribe for unlimited access to Premium features and without ads. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. For details please visit the link https://support.apple.com/HT202039 Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and determine the renewal cost. When the current trial/subscription period expires, the user will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period cannot be canceled. Once the subscription expires, the user will no longer be able to use the Interactive tab. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, if any. DISCLAIMER: TV Remote Control - Smart TV is not affiliated with or endorsed by any relevant brands. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicytvremotecontrol/ Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/termofusetvremotecontrol/

About

Universal TV Remote™ Control

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily control all your smart TVs, including popular brands like Samsung, LG, Roku, and Fire TV, over Wi-Fi. Navigate channels, adjust volume, use voice search, and even type with a keyboard for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Universal TV control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Voice search for shows
  • On-screen keyboard
  • Volume and channel control
  • Turn TV on/off
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Can't find your remote again? Here is an easy way to find a replacement without leaving your home! Lost your TV remote control? Say goodbye to the hassle of searching for your remote. Try the easy TV Remote Control app! It support all the mainstream TV brands including Roku TV and Roku Sticks, LG, Vizio, Samsung, Fire TV and Firestick, Hisense, TCL and more. Just connect this Universal TV remote control app to your TV in the same Wi-Fi. And you can turn your TV on or off, change volume, find shows, and pick channels — just like a normal TV remote and more. Make your TV watching easy with this simple universal TV remote control app! Main Features of Universal TV Remote Control: Easy find: This TV remote control app finds all TVs on your Wi-Fi, making setup easy. Fast TV remote control: Our simple TV remote gives you quick TV control. Voice and on/off are in this TV remote app. Easy use for TV remote: Use the touch pad for easy TV control in simple universal TV remote control Keyboard: Type and search for shows fast in Roku remote control app Turn on/off your TV from your phone, enjoy easy TV use in TV remote control app Use your voice to find shows in our Universal TV remote app and use voice search. How to use TV Remote for Roku TV & Smart TV: Download the Roku Remote Control app. Pick a TV brand like Fire TV, Samsung, Roku, TCL, LG, Vizio, Hisense, etc. on the same Wi-Fi as the TV remote control. Tap to connect your TV to this Roku remote control app. Done! Your TV remote control app is ready. Control your TV easily with these steps using this Roku remote control app! TV remote easy control - For all TV brands ▸ TV Remote control for Roku TV ▸ Vizio Smart TV Remote - Vizio TV Remote ▸ Cast to TV, screen mirroring for TV ▸ Fire TV remote control & remote control for FireStick ▸ TV Remote control for Vizio ▸ TV Remote control for LG and Samsung ▸ TV Remote control for TV including TCL, LG, Hisense Universal TV remote stops typical remote problems like losing it or dead batteries, turning your phone into a simple, all-in-one universal TV remote control. Troubleshooting: - The Universal remote control app must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your smart TV. - If you experience connection issues with TV device, try reinstalling the Universal remote app and restarting your TV to fix common problems. Note on TV Remote: This TV remote control for all Smart TV app is NOT linked to any TV brand. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tv-remote-ios-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/tv-remote-ios-terms-of-use

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote4 screens
Universal TV Remote™ Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote™ Control at 4.7 against Universal TV Remote's 4.3. Universal TV Remote™ Control also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 559) and chart position (#68 vs unranked). Universal TV Remote's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 49%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. Universal TV Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote™ Control sells 5 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

Universal TV Remote™ Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote™ Control has 33K ratings behind it against 559, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Universal TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote ships an update every 11 days, Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Universal TV Remote versus Universal TV Remote™ Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV RemoteUniversal TV Remote™ Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (559 ratings)4.7 (33K ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better48.5% of reviews
Number of ratings55933K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#68 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB247 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNgoc NguyenSEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD

Customer experience

Universal TV Remote

All ratings534 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative36.7%

Universal TV Remote™ Control

All ratings32,802 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews309 reviews
Positive48.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative46.6%

User reviews

Universal TV Remote

From 559 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Works with multiple TV brands and models
  • 👍 User-friendly and easy to navigate
  • 🎯 Convenient remote replacement when physical remote is lost
  • 💡 Advanced features like controlling TVs remotely from anywhere
  • 🔄 Automatically adapts layout to different TV models

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model ($6.99/week or $25 lifetime)
  • 🚫 Requires payment for basic functionality
  • 📺 Limited TV brand compatibility despite 'universal' claim
  • 🐛 Remote connection issues and disconnections
  • 📱 Frequent intrusive ads and app pop-ups

Universal TV Remote™ Control

From 33K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient for busy families
  • 💡 Works with multiple devices
  • 🚀 Responsive touch controls
  • 💡 Voice command feature

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Unclear cancellation process
  • 🐛 Disconnection issues
  • 💰 Misleading 'free' claims
  • 🔒 Aggressive upselling

Bugs and requests

Universal TV Remote

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App disconnects from Fire TV and fails to reconnect at full speed
  • Constant pop-up ads interrupt remote functionality
  • Subscription charges occur during free trial period
  • Duplicate payment attempts after subscription purchase
  • Button clicks trigger subscription prompts instead of TV commands
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  • App crashes or becomes unresponsive during use

Requested features

5 requests
  • Permanent stable connection to Fire TV devices
  • Reduce frequency of pop-up advertisements
  • Expand TV brand compatibility
  • Lower subscription pricing or one-time purchase option
  • Easier account cancellation process

Universal TV Remote™ Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Vibration instead of button response
  • Subscription ads pop up frequently

Requested features

3 requests
  • Volume control
  • Refresh button functionality
  • Microphone access without subscription

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Universal TV Remote

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Sale7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Offer$6.997 Days
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  • Yearly Special 50% off$19.991 Year
  • Yearly 50% off$19.991 Year
  • Monthly Premium$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Sale$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Special$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life Time$39.99
5 purchases

Universal TV Remote™ Control

Subscriptions4
  • TV Remote Control Weekly V1$4.997 Days
  • Universal TV Remote Pro Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control Yearly V1$19.991 Year
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  • Universal TV Remote Pro Yearly$28.991 Year
One-time1
  • Universal TV Remote Life Time$29.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote free?
Universal 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, Universal TV Remote or Universal TV Remote™ Control?
Universal TV Remote™ Control is rated higher. Universal TV Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 559 ratings, while Universal TV Remote™ Control averages 4.7 from 33K ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote or Universal TV Remote™ Control have ads?
Both Universal TV Remote and Universal TV Remote™ Control show ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote or Universal TV Remote™ Control?
Universal TV Remote ships an update every 11 days, and Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Universal TV Remote™ Control on October 27, 2026.

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