Smart TV Remote Universal App vs Callnor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart TV Remote Universal App
Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control various brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku with easy Wi-Fi setup. Enjoy full TV functions, smart features, and a user-friendly interface.
- Universal compatibility with major TV brands
- Easy Wi-Fi setup
- Full TV control (power, volume, channels)
- Smart TV functionalities
- Virtual navigation pad
- User-friendly interface
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Transform your smartphone into a powerful remote control for your TV with the Smart TV Remote Control - the ultimate universal remote app. No more hunting for misplaced remotes or juggling multiple controllers; now, you can effortlessly manage your TV from your iPhone or iPad. Whether you own a Samsung TV, LG TV, Roku streaming stick, Philips, Panasonic, TCL Roku, Hisense, or any other brand, this app provides universal compatibility for all. Key Features: 1. Universal Compatibility: Seamlessly control your Samsung TV, LG TV, Roku, Philips, Panasonic, TCL Roku, Hisense, and more. 2. Easy Setup: Effortlessly connect your iPhone or iPad to your TV through the local network in just a few steps. 3. Full TV Control: TV remote power ON / OFF. Switch between AV and TV modes with your Samsung TV remote. Mute / Unmute your TV remote. Use Roku remote functionalities like Channel Digits buttons. Navigate through channel lists effortlessly. Adjust the volume conveniently with your LG TV remote. Seamlessly browse through channels. Access your TV menu with intuitive directional controls. Utilize colored soft keys (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow) for various functions with your universal remote for TV. 4. Smart TV Functionality: Enjoy additional functions of your Smart TV, including info, guide, and return. Enhance your media player experience with your TV remote. Take advantage of the virtual navigation pad for easy browsing. 5. Wi-Fi Connectivity: Connect your iPhone or iPad to your TV via the local Wi-Fi network, eliminating the need to be in close proximity to your television. 6. User-Friendly Interface: Our app boasts an intuitive design, ensuring easy navigation and usability. 7. Reliable and Policy Compliant: Rest assured, our app is thoroughly tested and complies with all policies. Please reach out to us via email if you encounter any issues before leaving a low rating. Disclaimer: This application is not sponsored by, endorsed by, or affiliated with Samsung, LG, Roku, Philips, Panasonic, TCL Roku, Hisense, or any other TV brand mentioned. It is an independent product designed to enhance your TV remote control experience. Experience the ultimate convenience of a universal remote control for your TV, whether it's a Samsung TV remote, LG TV remote, or Roku remote. Download Smart TV Remote Control today and simplify your TV-watching experience with seamless control, easy setup, and universal compatibility. Say goodbye to remote clutter and hello to a stress-free TV control experience!
Callnor
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Callnor is Linknor’s calling feature—now available as a standalone app. Previously, calling was built directly into Linknor. Callnor replaces this functionality with a dedicated app designed specifically for fast, seamless phone calls. The result: faster launch times, more direct operation, and an interface focused entirely on calling—without having to navigate through Linknor. DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO LINKNOR Callnor uses your contacts live from Linknor. Changes to names or favorites are available immediately, with no manual synchronization required. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Callnor intentionally stores only the minimum amount of data. Phone numbers remain exclusively in your iPhone’s Contacts app. Names and favorites are retrieved directly from Linknor. A Linknor contact in Callnor is simply a reference to the corresponding entry in your address book. Contact information is neither duplicated nor permanently stored in Callnor. This keeps the app lightweight while ensuring your contact data stays exactly where you expect it. WHAT IS SENT TO LINKNOR After every call, Callnor sends the following information to Linknor: • Which contact was called • When the call started and ended • How long the call lasted • Whether the call was successfully connected Opening a contact is also recorded as a separate event. Phone numbers are used only briefly to match the call to a contact and are not permanently stored by Linknor. WHAT LINKNOR DOES WITH THIS INFORMATION Linknor automatically adds every event to the contact history of the corresponding profile. Calls appear in the communication history with their status and duration—just like calls logged directly in Linknor. The “Last Contacted” date is also updated automatically. This keeps your complete communication history in one place, even when calls are made through Callnor. FEATURES • Clear dashboard showing today’s calls, connection rate, and weekly activity • Alphabetically sorted and searchable contact list with quick navigation and favorites • Classic dial pad for numbers not stored in your contacts • Call history showing the status and duration of every call WHY A SEPARATE APP? A calling app needs to respond instantly when a call starts or ends. As a standalone app, Callnor is optimized specifically for this purpose—without having to load the rest of Linknor’s functionality at the same time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Callnor at none against Smart TV Remote Universal App's 1. Callnor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 16 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Smart TV Remote Universal App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Callnor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smart TV Remote Universal App ships an update every 16 months, Callnor every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Smart TV Remote Universal App | Callnor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Real Vision Ltd | Michael Schoenbeck |
In-app purchases
Smart TV Remote Universal App
- Premium - Remove Ads$9.99
Callnor
No in-app purchases
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