Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control+ vs Remote Control for

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Remote Control for

Features
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Control your Smart TVs effortlessly with Remote Control for Smart TVs app – the ultimate smart remote designed to make your TV experience smoother and smarter. No need to struggle with misplaced remotes or tiny buttons anymore. With Remote Control for Smart TVs, you can enjoy seamless navigation and instant control right from your iPhone. Our smart remote interface is clean, simple, and intuitive, making it easy for anyone in the family to use. Quickly access essential TV functions like volume, power, mute, and navigation. Enjoy easy button access for popular channels, so you can jump directly to your favorite entertainment without wasting time scrolling. Whether you want to change channels, adjust sound, or explore your smart TV features, Remote Control for Smart TVs puts everything at your fingertips. Designed for fast connectivity and responsive controls, it ensures a smooth remote experience every time. Key Features: * Use your TV with a smart remote control on iPhone * Quick access buttons for popular channels * Simple and easy-to-use interface * Responsive and reliable connection Make your Smart TV experience effortless – download Remote Control for Smart TVs today and enjoy smarter control! SUBSCRIPTION AND TERMS: You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase to enjoy all App Features without Ads: • Auto-renewable subscription • Weekly and 1-year durations • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. * Link to Privacy Policy: https://samsungremotecontrolapp.blogspot.com/2025/08/privacy-policy.html * Link to Terms of use: https://samsungremotecontrolapp.blogspot.com/2025/08/terms-conditions.html * Link to EULA: https://samsungremotecontrolapp.blogspot.com/2025/08/end-user-license-agreement-agreement.html ---- Disclaimer : This app is not an official product of Samsung and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung Electronics. It is a third-party tool for Smart TV users

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control+3 screens
Remote Control for4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal TV Remote Control+ at none against Remote Control for's shown. Universal TV Remote Control+ also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Remote Control for sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote Control+ ships an update every 10 days, Remote Control for weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal TV Remote Control+ versus Remote Control for: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control+Remote Control for
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (596 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings596 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul KennethKailash Naiya

Bugs and requests

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

Remote Control for

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control+

Subscriptions3
  • 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
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99
2 purchases

Remote Control for

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$2.497 Days
  • Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control+ free?
Universal TV Remote Control+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control for free?
Remote Control for is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal TV Remote Control+ or Remote Control for have ads?
Remote Control for shows ads; Universal TV Remote Control+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control+ or Remote Control for?
Universal TV Remote Control+ ships an update every 10 days, and Remote Control for weekly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control+ was updated on October 30, 2026 and Remote Control for on October 28, 2026.

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