Comparison

TV Remote Control vs Universal TV Remote live

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

Universal TV Remote live

Transform your smartphone into a powerful remote for your Roku TV. Navigate menus, search for content, and use voice commands for effortless control. Includes a virtual keyboard and TV guide.

Highlights
  • Smartphone remote control
  • Menu navigation
  • Content search
  • Virtual keyboard
  • Voice control
  • TV Guide
Features
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Keep your TV controls close. Universal TV Remote live brings a directional remote, touchpad, keyboard, apps and inputs into one phone-friendly place. A subscription is required to connect a TV and use every remote, shortcut, AI and screen-sharing feature. You can complete onboarding, close the offer and browse the app before subscribing. Purchase and Restore remain available in the app. CONTROLS THAT FIT YOUR TV Use the controls supported by your connected TV: navigation, playback, volume, mute, power, channel numbers and inputs. Scan your local network or enter a TV address manually. Pair when your TV requires it and save devices with room names. LESS TYPING ON YOUR TV Swipe through menus or enter text with your phone's keyboard on supported TVs. Browse reported apps and inputs and pin the ones you use most. YOUR EVERYDAY SHORTCUTS Create and edit ordered remote actions. Preview a sequence before running it, keep it bound to the selected TV and stop it at any time. AI can help draft a supported sequence from your request; you review the steps before anything is sent. LIVE TV AND SCREEN SHARING Browse antenna channels where your TV reports them. Program listings depend on guide availability. Share your phone screen with a compatible WebRTC browser receiver after opening the displayed receiver address and entering its code. System capture permission is always required, and Stop stays available. COMPATIBILITY AND SETUP Your phone and network TV generally need the same local network. The exact model, operating system, TV settings and negotiated capabilities determine which controls are available. A brand name does not mean every model supports every feature. Screen sharing needs its own compatible receiver; remote-control support alone does not provide mirroring, and a TV brand does not imply a built-in browser receiver. Protected video may be blank or unavailable. See Connection help in Settings for platform-specific setup. PRIVACY AND PURCHASES Screen sharing starts only after your explicit permission. AI requests are sent to the app's service; review suggested actions before execution. Subscription prices and any eligible introductory offer are displayed by your store before purchase. Manage renewal in your store account and use Restore to recover an eligible existing subscription. This is an independent app and is not affiliated with Roku, Inc. or any TV manufacturer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rokutv-wn2k.pages.dev/p/rokutv/privacy

Screenshots

TV Remote Control4 screens
Universal TV Remote live3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote Control at fortnightly against Universal TV Remote live's every 3 months. On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Universal TV Remote live 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TV Remote Control against 4.7 for Universal TV Remote live. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 108 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TV Remote Control versus Universal TV Remote live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ControlUniversal TV Remote live
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (49 ratings)4.7 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings49108 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppFabric LLCGowalk - Fzco

Customer experience

TV Remote Control

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

Universal TV Remote live

All ratings107 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative3.7%

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

Universal TV Remote live

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • PRemium Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Premium subscription$44.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote live free?
Universal TV Remote live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control or Universal TV Remote live?
Universal TV Remote live is rated higher. TV Remote Control averages 4.6 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Universal TV Remote live averages 4.7 from 108 ratings.
Do TV Remote Control or Universal TV Remote live have ads?
Neither TV Remote Control nor Universal TV Remote live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control or Universal TV Remote live?
TV Remote Control ships an update fortnightly, and Universal TV Remote live every 3 months. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on November 3, 2026 and Universal TV Remote live on November 4, 2026.

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