Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control+ vs TV Remote

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

TV Remote

Features
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This application provides a comprehensive and intuitive remote control experience, transforming your mobile device into a powerful universal remote for a wide range of smart televisions. The app offers enhanced functionality through premium features, including the ability to manage multiple devices simultaneously, access to advanced Quick Access shortcuts, and an upgraded touchpad experience for seamless navigation. It effortlessly connects over your local Wi-Fi network to Smart TV's, eliminating the need for multiple physical remotes and simplifying your home entertainment setup. [Core Functionality] Navigate your television's interface with unparalleled precision using the integrated touchpad, which is designed to mimic the sensitive, gesture-based control found on the Apple TV remote, making menu scrolling and selection incredibly smooth. The application ensures fast and automatic device discovery on your network for immediate pairing. All essential controls are readily available, allowing you to adjust the volume, power the TV on or off, change channels, switch input sources like HDMI, and access the main menu or settings with simple taps. Furthermore, the innovative Quick Access feature provides one-touch shortcuts to launch your favorite streaming services directly, right from the remote interface. [Premium Experience] Upgrading to the premium version unlocks the full potential of your smart home setup by enabling simultaneous connections to multiple televisions, allowing you to switch between a living room Samsung and a bedroom Apple TV instantly without re-pairing. This tier also enhances the touchpad with advanced gestures and superior sensitivity for expert control. Users also gain the ability to fully customize the Quick Access bar by adding their own specific app shortcuts and enjoy a completely uninterrupted, ad-free experience for focused control. [Wide Compatibility] This remote is engineered for broad compatibility, supporting thousands of smart TV models from industry-leading manufacturers. Full functionality is available for Smart TV's, and recent Philips Smart TVs. The application operates entirely over your existing Wi-Fi network, ensuring a clean and responsive setup with no additional hardware or infrared blasters required, as long as your phone and TV share the same network. [Why Choose This Remote?] Consolidate the clutter of multiple physical remotes into one streamlined, elegant, and powerful application. This remote simplifies your home entertainment system by unifying the control of different brands under a single interface, making navigation effortless and enjoyable. With its high-performance responsiveness, a user-friendly interface available in both light and dark themes, and its powerful touchpad, it is the essential digital companion for every modern smart home. Privacy & Policy: https://keremturkozu.github.io/remotetv-privacy.html Term of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control+3 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Universal TV Remote Control+ at 3 against TV Remote's 1. Universal TV Remote Control+ also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal TV Remote Control+ versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control+TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (582 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings582 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul KennethKerem Turkozu

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

TV Remote

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
3 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Access3 Days trial$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$29.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control+ free?
Universal TV Remote Control+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal TV Remote Control+ or TV Remote have ads?
Neither Universal TV Remote Control+ nor TV Remote shows ads.

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