Stick vs Universal TV Remote Control+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stick
Transform your smartphone into a versatile TV remote control. Easily navigate menus, change channels, and type using your phone's screen. Offers a touchpad, joystick, and keyboard for seamless interaction with various TV models.
- Universal TV compatibility
- Touchpad and joystick control
- On-screen keyboard for typing
- Channel and audio control
- User-friendly interface
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Stick - Remote Control For TV turns your phone into a simple and easy-to-use remote for your TV. A physical remote is always hard to find, but this one stays in your pocket for the whole time! Key Features: *** - Works with many different TV models: Control your TV easily. It’s simple to switch channels, control audio, and navigate the menu! *** - Touchpad and Joystick on Your Phone: Use your phone's screen as a touchpad or joystick to control the TV. *** - Type and Select with Ease: Comes with a keyboard for typing and numbers for channel control. *** - Simple and User-Friendly: Designed for everyone to use without any hassle. Disclaimer: Stick - Remote Control For TV is NOT the official application for any TV brand, and it is NOT affiliated with or endorsed by any company. Try Stick - Remote Control For TV and make controlling your TV simple and convenient with just your phone! Upgrade to Premium Unlock exclusive features with the Premium version: - No Ads: Enjoy your app experience without any ads. - Smart Keyboard: Easily type and search on your TV using your phone’s keyboard. - Unique App Themes: Personalize your remote with unique custom themes. Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. 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 at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Subscription Options: - Weekly: $6.99 - Annual: $29.99 For other currencies, the price corresponds to the same tier on the App Store Pricing Matrix. Privacy policy: https://aiapps.com.co/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://aiapps.com.co/terms/ Contact: support@aiapps.com.co
Universal TV Remote Control+
Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a seamless way to manage volume, channels, and navigation. It connects via Wi-Fi and supports a wide range of popular TV brands, simplifying your home entertainment experience.
- Smart TV identification over Wi-Fi
- Wide compatibility with TV brands
- Touchpad for navigation
- Direct channel launching
- Siri Shortcuts & widgets
- Voice search
- Mouse & keyboard control
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TV Remote offers the ultimate solution for seamlessly controlling your Smart TV right from the convenience of your phone. Say goodbye to lost remotes and cluttered coffee tables & take command of your home entertainment with TV Remote App, the ultimate remote control app for your smart TVs and devices. The App is compatible with a variety of TV brands, including Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, FireTV, Vizio, Sony, Xiaomi, Mi TV, Toshiba, Amazon Fire Stick, Sanyo, Hitachi, AppleTV, Nvidia Shield, Android TV devices and Hisense. Connect effortlessly to your TV via WIFI and wield comprehensive control over functions such as volume, channels, input sources, and more—all from the palm of your hand. FEATURES: * Instantly identifies Smart TVs within the shared WIFI network * Compatible with a wide range of popular TV brands * Featuring a spacious touchpad for effortless menu and content navigation * Channel launches directly from the App * Siri Shortcuts & widgets for quick action * Voice search for hands-free control * Mouse, Keyboard, change input sources (LG TV) Simplify your home entertainment experience and take control with TV Control Hub. Download now and experience the ultimate in TV control! Disclaimer: The Universal Remote TV Control application is not the official app of Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, or any other companies or hardware manufacturers. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by these entities. Terms of Use: https://sandstorm-software.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://sandstorm-software.com/privacy_policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Stick at 16K against Universal TV Remote Control+'s 597. Universal TV Remote Control+'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Stick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Stick against 4.4 for Universal TV Remote Control+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stick has 16K ratings behind it against 597, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 45% and 45% positive.
Stick ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control+ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stick | Universal TV Remote Control+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (16K ratings) — better | 4.4 (597 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews — better | 44.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16K — better | 597 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | APPSPRO LTD | Paul Kenneth |
Customer experience
Stick
Universal TV Remote Control+
User reviews
Stick
From 16K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick connection
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes
- 🆓 Free with no ads
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Paid version required for full functionality
- 🔌 Disconnects when switching apps
Universal TV Remote Control+
From 597 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 👍 Useful and easy to use
- 👍 Practical for the disabled and bedridden
- 👍 Excellent app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Not working
- 💰 Expensive
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🐛 Doesn't work after a while
Bugs and requests
Stick
Reported bugs
3 issues- Doesn't connect to TV
- Stops working after updates
- Fails to detect TV on network
Requested features
2 requests- Add source/input button
- Improve compatibility with more TV brands
Universal TV Remote Control+
Reported bugs
4 issues- Doesn't connect properly
- Stops working after a minute
- Doesn't work with any devices
- Subscription issues
Requested features
2 requests- Copy-paste functionality in the keyboard
- Ability to invert sound and channel icons
In-app purchases
Stick
- Stick - Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Stick - Premium for One Year$29.991 Year
Universal TV Remote Control+
- All PRO features for a week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly Pro$8.991 Month
- All PRO features for a year$24.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$19.99
Questions
Is Stick free?
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