Universal TV Remote Control+ vs TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
TV
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Lost your remote? Batteries dead? Turn your iPhone into a fast, beautiful TV remote that works over Wi-Fi — no IR blaster, no extra hardware. TV Remote finds the TVs on your network in seconds. Pair once, control forever. WORKS WITH YOUR TV • Samsung Smart TV (Tizen, 2016 and newer) • LG Smart TV (webOS) • Roku & TCL Roku TV • VIZIO SmartCast • Sony Bravia • Philips Smart TV • Panasonic Viera A REMOTE THAT FEELS REAL • Full-size remote layout: power, volume, channels, mute, navigation • Choose a classic D-Pad or a swipe touchpad — whatever feels natural • Hold-to-repeat keys, haptics and key click sounds • Wake your TV from standby (Wake-on-LAN) — power on without touching the TV • Type on your TV with the iPhone keyboard — no more arrow-key hunting YOUR APPS, ONE TAP AWAY Launch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, Hulu, Max, Spotify, Plex and Peacock directly on the TV from your phone. CAST PHOTOS & VIDEOS Send photos and videos from your iPhone straight to the big screen. Paste a YouTube link and play it on the TV. Family slideshows have never been easier. APPLE WATCH REMOTE The only remote you wear. Your TVs sync automatically from the iPhone — change volume, switch channels and navigate straight from your wrist. HEY SIRI "Hey Siri, pause the TV" — pause, play, power, volume and mute with your voice, from anywhere in the house. MADE FOR EVERYONE • 45 languages, full right-to-left support • 10 accent themes to recolor the whole app • VoiceOver labels on every control • 100% private: no account, no tracking, zero data collection. Everything stays on your Wi-Fi. GOOD TO KNOW • Your iPhone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. • Power-on requires the TV's wake setting (e.g. Samsung "Power On with Mobile", LG "Quick Start+", Roku "Fast TV Start"). PREMIUM The first session is free. Unlimited control requires a subscription (weekly with a 3-day free trial, or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Privacy Policy : https://britelapps.online/TvRemote/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://britelapps.online/TvRemote/terms.html Questions or a TV that won't pair? Contact us from Settings → Support — we answer fast.
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Verdict
Universal TV Remote Control+ and TV are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Universal TV Remote Control+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Universal TV Remote Control+ ships an update every 10 days, TV every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal TV Remote Control+ | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (582 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 582 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Kenneth | NOUR-EDDINE JAMI |
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
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
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
TV
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Yearly Premium$34.991 Year
Questions
Is Universal TV Remote Control+ free?
Is TV free?
Do Universal TV Remote Control+ or TV have ads?
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control+ or TV?
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