Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control ◦ vs Luma TV Remote Control

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 ◦

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control LG, Samsung, and other brands with ease, featuring volume, channel, and navigation controls. Premium features include live activity updates, customizable widgets, and media casting.

Highlights
  • Universal TV compatibility
  • Volume, channel, and navigation controls
  • Live TV activity display
  • Customizable home screen widgets
  • Media casting to TV
  • Simple Wi-Fi setup
Features
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Universal TV Remote Control Transform your smartphone into a powerful universal remote with Universal+, the top choice for seamless control over your LG, Samsung, and other TV brands. Experience peak convenience whether you’re at home or on the go. Key Features: Universal Compatibility: Effortlessly manage your LG, Samsung, and other TVs with a single app. Universal+ is designed for full compatibility, ensuring a smooth user experience. Premium Subscription Features: 1- Live Activity Support: Stay updated with real-time TV activity displays directly on your phone’s lock screen. Never miss what's playing! 2- Customizable Widgets: Instantly access TV controls from your home screen with widgets that allow you to turn your TV on or off and more. 3- On/Off Functionality: Power your TV on or off directly from your device—perfect when the remote is out of reach or out of range. 4- Media Casting: Share your favorite moments by casting photos, videos, and music directly to your TV from your phone for an enhanced viewing experience. 5- Remove Ads Free Features: 1- Single Device Addition 2- Volume, Home, Menu, Back, and Channel Controls 3- Trackpad Navigation Simple Setup: Getting started with Universal+ is quick and easy. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network, follow the setup guide, and you’re ready to go! Elegant Interface: Enjoy a sleek, user-friendly design that makes navigating TV menus and controls intuitive and effortless. Why Choose Universal+? With Universal+, your phone becomes the ultimate remote control, enhancing how you watch TV and interact with media. Download Universal+ now and take the first step toward smarter, more integrated TV control! Support: For assistance, visit our support page or contact us directly through the app. Privacy: Your privacy is our priority. Universal+ doesn’t store personal information and ensures your data is secure. Terms of Use: https://universalplustv.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://universalplustv.com/privacy Elevate your home entertainment with Universal+ your phone, your remote, your way!

About

Luma TV Remote Control

Features
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Control compatible LG webOS televisions from your iPhone or iPad with a fast, private, ad-free remote. Luma Remote finds compatible TVs on your current Wi-Fi network, guides you through the PIN shown on the television, and remembers your paired TV on your device. After setup, the app can open directly to your active remote. KEY FEATURES • PIN-based pairing for compatible LG webOS TVs • Focused local-network discovery for supported televisions • Compact premium remote with navigation, volume, channels, playback, inputs, apps, numbers, keyboard, and touchpad controls • Remote Studio: add or remove controls and place each button freely • Instant visual and haptic feedback • No ads and no account • No analytics, tracking, or cloud profile • 5 minutes of remote use to try the experience • One non-consumable purchase unlocks lifetime access — no subscription Your iPhone or iPad and television must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Feature availability depends on the LG webOS model, software version, region, and installed TV apps. Luma Remote is an independent application by Glayzer LLC. It is not affiliated with, authorized, sponsored, or endorsed by LG Electronics Inc. LG, webOS, and related marks belong to their respective owners and are used only to describe compatibility. Privacy Policy: https://glayzerstudio.pro/apps/luma-remote-lg-tv/privacy Terms of Use: https://glayzerstudio.pro/apps/luma-remote-lg-tv/terms Support: https://glayzerstudio.pro/apps/luma-remote-lg-tv/support

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control ◦4 screens
Luma TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Luma TV Remote Control at none against Universal TV Remote Control ◦'s shown. Luma TV Remote Control also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Universal TV Remote Control ◦'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Luma TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote Control ◦ ships an update every 3 weeks, Luma TV Remote Control every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Universal TV Remote Control ◦ versus Luma TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control ◦Luma TV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (208 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings208 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAalto Studio FZEGlayzer LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control ◦

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Annual Premium Access$9.991 Year
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription Remote Control3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Family Subscription$34.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription Half price1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$79.99
5 purchases

Luma TV Remote Control

Subscriptions4
  • Individual Plan Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Family Plan Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Individual Plan Yearly$35.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Family Plan Yearly$106.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$2.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control ◦ free?
Universal TV Remote Control ◦ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Luma TV Remote Control free?
Luma TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal TV Remote Control ◦ or Luma TV Remote Control have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control ◦ shows ads; Luma TV Remote Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control ◦ or Luma TV Remote Control?
Universal TV Remote Control ◦ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Luma TV Remote Control every 3 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control ◦ was updated on October 27, 2026 and Luma TV Remote Control on October 15, 2026.

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