Comparison

TV Control vs Universal Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TV Control

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal TV remote. Control smart TVs from various brands, launch apps, use a touchpad, cast media, and utilize voice commands. Offers a convenient, all-in-one solution for managing your home entertainment.

Highlights
  • Universal remote for smart TVs
  • Quick app access
  • Smart touchpad navigation
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Voice control
  • Stable WiFi remote
Features
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TV Remote – Smart Control for All TVs. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful universal TV remote! Control Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Hisense, Sony, TCL & more — all from one smart app. No more juggling remotes. Cast, control, and mirror – effortlessly. Key Features • Universal Remote for Smart TVs Control power, volume, channels, input, and settings on Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, and Android TVs. • Quick App Access Launch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Hulu, TED, and CNN instantly with one tap. • Smart Touchpad Navigation Swipe and tap like a laptop trackpad — intuitive and fast. • Cast Photos & Videos Stream photos and videos from your iPhone/iPad camera roll to your TV. No cables. No setup. • Voice Control Use voice commands to search, play, pause, adjust volume, and more — hands-free. • Stable WiFi Remote Control TVs via WiFi — no line-of-sight needed. Instant response & ultra-reliable connection. • All-in-One Convenience Consolidate all your remotes into one smart app available on both iPhone and iPad. • Screen Mirroring (Coming Soon) Mirror your iPhone/iPad screen to any compatible smart TV — great for presentations, videos, or mobile games. * Works Great With: Smart TVs, streaming devices, and more. Perfect for home entertainment, travel, and presentations. * How to connect to TV Control – Universal Remote : 1. Make sure your Smart TV and your iPhone/iPad are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open the TV Control – Universal Remote app. 3. Tap the “Tap to Connect” button at the top of the screen. 4. Choose your TV from the list of available devices. 5. Once connected, explore the available features: Remote, Touchpad, Cast, Channel, Setting Why Choose TV Remote – Smart Control? • Works with almost smart TVs & streaming devices • Seamless connection setup in seconds • All-in-one remote for your home, travel, or office • Clean, simple interface that anyone can use Download TV Control – Universal Remote now on your iPhone or iPad and take control of your viewing experience! *This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, or any of the mentioned brands. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below: Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/btb-ios-group/ Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/btb-ios-group-tos/

About

Universal Remote

Control your smart TV directly from your phone with this universal remote app. Easily navigate menus, launch apps, and cast photos or videos to a larger screen. Enjoy a simplified entertainment experience without needing a physical remote.

Highlights
  • Smart TV universal remote
  • Launch TV apps
  • Photo casting
  • Video casting
  • IPTV playlist support
  • Quick Wi-Fi connection
Features
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Control your Smart TV directly from your phone with a fast and convenient smart TV remote app. Use a universal remote to connect to compatible TV devices over the same Wi-Fi network, control playback and navigate TV menus with one clear interface. This remote control for TV helps replace your physical remote and simplifies everyday entertainment. KEY FEATURES • Universal Smart TV Remote • TV App Launcher • Photo Casting • Video Casting • IPTV Playlist Support • Fast Wi-Fi Connection • Tuya Hub Compatibility Some features are available with Premium access, including app launching, IPTV playlists, and video casting. UNIVERSAL SMART TV REMOTE Use your phone as a remote controller for compatible Smart TVs and access the functions you use most often. Adjust volume, switch channels, navigate menus, and manage media controls from a responsive TV control interface designed for convenient everyday use. Enjoy convenient access to the features expected from a universal TV remote without relying on separate hardware. TV APP LAUNCHER Open installed TV apps directly from your phone without scrolling through long TV menus. Quickly access streaming services, entertainment platforms, and frequently used apps in just a few taps, making navigation faster and more organized when you switch between different types of content. This app launching feature is available with Premium access. PHOTO & VIDEO CASTING Display photos from your phone on a larger screen with built-in casting tools for compatible Smart TVs. With Premium access, you can also cast videos and enjoy them on your TV instead of a smaller mobile display. Share travel albums, family moments, presentations, and other visual content more comfortably. IPTV PLAYLIST SUPPORT Premium users can add and organize IPTV playlists with support for M3U and M3U8 formats. Browse saved channels, manage playlist collections, and access IPTV content from the same app you already use for remote control, casting, and everyday entertainment. FAST WI-FI CONNECTION Set up the connection between your phone and TV in just a few steps using your local Wi-Fi network. The app is designed for quick device discovery, simple pairing, and smooth access to remote controls. Enjoy reliable connectivity with universal control features that keep your entertainment experience simple and responsive. TUYA-COMPATIBLE CONTROL Control compatible appliances through a Tuya Smart IR hub using our app. Connect the hub to the app, configure it for the desired appliance, and send commands from your phone—the hub will transmit them via infrared. Bring the main tools for Smart TV control into one practical mobile interface. SUBSCRIPTION Subscribe now to get: 1. Personal IPTV playlists 2. Advanced input tools 3. Streaming app launcher 4. Enhanced video casting Premium subscription details: - Subscriptions are available in weekly, monthly, and annual plans. - A weekly subscription costs $6.99, a monthly subscription costs $19.99, and an annual subscription costs $49.99. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. - You can cancel your subscription or free trial at any time. To prevent automatic renewal, cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. - You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. - Read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://appenvisions.com/privacy.html https://appenvisions.com/terms_of_use.html

Screenshots

TV Control4 screens
Universal Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TV Control at 4.2 against Universal Remote's 3.9. TV Control also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Universal Remote's advantage is review sentiment (23% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, 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. TV Control sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Control holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 54 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of TV Control's written reviews are positive against 23% of Universal Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Control ships an update fortnightly, Universal Remote every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Control versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV ControlUniversal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (69 ratings) — better3.9 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews23.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings69 — better54
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB249 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBTB Tech, IncAppenvision Ltd

Customer experience

TV Control

All ratings65 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Universal Remote

All ratings50 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative26.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.9%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

TV Control

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Plan - 3 Days Free Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Year Premium$19.991 Year
Show 2 more
  • Year Discount 1st month1 Month trial$24.991 Year
  • Annual Plan – 3-Day Free Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Super Sale$24.99
  • One-Time Purchase$39.99
6 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions5
  • Advanced Remote Toolkit3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Advanced Remote Toolkit$6.997 Days
  • Exclusive Smart TV Control3 Days trial$19.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Ultimate TV Screen Control3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Ultimate TV Screen Control$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • All-in-One Remote Features$69.99

Questions

Is TV Control free?
TV Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Control or Universal Remote?
TV Control is rated higher. TV Control averages 4.2 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 3.9 from 54 ratings.
Do TV Control or Universal Remote have ads?
Both TV Control and Universal Remote show ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Control or Universal Remote?
TV Control ships an update fortnightly, and Universal Remote every 5 weeks. Most recently, TV Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and Universal Remote on October 28, 2026.

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