Comparison

TV Remote Control vs TV Remote Universal Control #1

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote Control

Control your TV with your phone using this universal remote app. Features include a touchpad, keyboard, voice commands, and casting capabilities for a seamless entertainment experience. It's compatible with many TV models and offers private listening.

Highlights
  • Touchpad and keyboard navigation
  • Voice search and commands
  • Universal TV model compatibility
  • Private listening via headphones
  • Casting media from phone to TV
  • Easy text input on TV
Features
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Bring your TV controls, favorite apps and screen sharing together on your phone. TV Remote is built for the moments when you want to find something to watch, change the volume or put your own media on a bigger screen. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED An active subscription is required to connect to a TV and use all remote, casting, mirroring, routine and AI features. You can complete onboarding, close the offer and browse the interface before subscribing. Purchase, restore, support, privacy controls and stopping an existing share remain accessible. A REMOTE THAT FITS YOUR TV Use directional controls, volume, playback and channel buttons. Open the apps and inputs your TV exposes, save favorites and keep named TVs organized by room. Supported models also offer a touchpad, keyboard input, dictation and network wake. YOUR MEDIA, ON YOUR SCREEN Send selected photos, videos or compatible media links to a supported receiver. Share your screen through the available browser or streaming receiver route, with explicit capture consent and a clear Stop control. Optional app audio depends on your platform, receiver and the source app's capture policy. Protected content may not be captured. ROUTINES YOU CONTROL Save sequences of supported TV actions and delays. Optional AI planning turns your request into a proposed routine using your TV's available commands, apps and inputs. Review and edit the steps before running them. AI requires internet access and separate consent; it does not operate your TV without confirmation. CHECK COMPATIBILITY BEFORE SUBSCRIBING Your phone and TV normally need to share a local network. TV model, operating system, firmware and enabled network-control settings determine which features are available. A brand name alone does not guarantee support. Some TVs require a displayed PIN or approval; browser screen sharing requires a compatible TV browser, and Cast or AirPlay features require a matching receiver. The app explains the selected route and its limitations. TV Remote is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by TV manufacturers. Subscription prices and renewal terms are shown before purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your store account settings. Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription. Support: https://ios-tv-remote-fs38.pages.dev/p/ios-tv-remote/support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ios-tv-remote-fs38.pages.dev/p/ios-tv-remote/privacy

About

TV Remote Universal Control #1

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Navigate menus, use voice search, and cast media to your smart TV. Enjoy private listening with headphone support and convenient text input.

Highlights
  • Touchpad and keyboard navigation
  • Voice search functionality
  • Media casting from phone to TV
  • Headphone support for private listening
  • Text input via smartphone keyboard
  • Wide TV brand compatibility
Features
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Welcome to Smart TV Remote - your ultimate companion for remote control and television interaction. PAID FEATURES: EASY NAVIGATION: Glide through menus and options with a smooth touchpad and integrated keyboard. QUICK START: Instantly access your remote settings each time you launch the app. STUNNING UI: A sleek, user-friendly design for intuitive control. VOICE SEARCH: Command your TV and find content with simple voice commands. WIDE COMPATIBILITY: Works with numerous TV brands and models. (Please note, Smart TV Remote is a third-party app, unaffiliated with any specific TV manufacturer.) HEADPHONE SUPPORT: Connect headphones for private listening without disturbing others. TEXT INPUT: Use your smartphone's keyboard for quick text input on your TV. MEDIA SHARING: Cast media files, including photos and videos, from your phone to your TV screen. NEED SUPPORT? If you require assistance or have questions, our dedicated support team is here to help. DISCLAIMER: Smart TV Remote is an independent application. It is not an official product of any TV brand and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV manufacturer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TV Remote Control4 screens
TV Remote Universal Control #13 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote Control at 50% against TV Remote Universal Control #1's 0%. TV Remote Universal Control #1's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Universal Control #1 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote Universal Control #1 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 27 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of TV Remote Universal Control #1's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Control ships an update fortnightly, TV Remote Universal Control #1 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Remote Control versus TV Remote Universal Control #1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ControlTV Remote Universal Control #1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (49 ratings)4.9 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better27
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppFabric LLCMutludev

Customer experience

TV Remote Control

All ratings49 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

TV Remote Universal Control #1

All ratings27 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

TV Remote Control

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$7.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Premium subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium subscription$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription$49.991 Year
3 purchases

TV Remote Universal Control #1

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$9.997 Days
  • Yearly premium$49.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote Universal Control #1 free?
TV Remote Universal Control #1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control or TV Remote Universal Control #1?
TV Remote Universal Control #1 is rated higher. TV Remote Control averages 4.6 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while TV Remote Universal Control #1 averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.
Do TV Remote Control or TV Remote Universal Control #1 have ads?
Neither TV Remote Control nor TV Remote Universal Control #1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control or TV Remote Universal Control #1?
TV Remote Control ships an update fortnightly, and TV Remote Universal Control #1 every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on November 3, 2026 and TV Remote Universal Control #1 on November 4, 2026.

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