Comparison

TV Remote・Universal Control #1 vs FontLab

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote・Universal Control #1

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Control channels, volume, menus, and use a touchpad or keyboard for easier navigation. Connects instantly via Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Universal compatibility with major TV brands
  • Full remote control functions
  • Easy Wi-Fi setup
  • Touchpad and keyboard support
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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TV Remote・Universal Control #1 turns your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your smart TV. No more juggling remotes — control everything from one simple, intuitive app. KEY FEATURES: - Universal Compatibility: Works with major smart TV brands: Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony, and more. - Full Remote Control: Change channels, adjust volume, navigate menus, and more. - Easy Setup: Connect instantly via Wi-Fi — no hardware required. - Smart Design: Clean, user-friendly interface with responsive controls. - Touchpad & Keyboard Support: Navigate apps and type faster with built-in tools. Forget about lost remotes. TV Remote・Universal Control #1 puts control back in your hands — anytime, anywhere. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dwHX8ij97IGSWROFs6doWW3OJEKNeGSrtNcCKDqY4Ek/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zhvZj7yiV_SAv50F0100o8qCBxaK4eaCEZwBv8NkTJc/edit?usp=sharing

About

FontLab

Access a vast library of fonts and symbols to enhance your text across various applications. Create custom text stickers and easily manage your installed fonts. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • 100+ font styles for keyboard
  • Install 200+ system fonts
  • Use fonts in any app
  • Create text stickers
  • Includes emojis and symbols
  • Font file export
Features
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→ In FontLab, you can set up your font keyboard with 100 fonts and also install 200+ fonts into your system font library. → Once the keyboard is set up, you can use these fonts in Any App. → Installed fonts can only be used in apps that support custom fonts, such as Pages, Keynote, Numbers, Word, etc. → Font file export is supported, and you can also create text stickers. → In addition, FontLab provides various Emojis, Symbols, Kaomojis, Separators, Zalgo Text, etc. Auto‑Renewal Information: This app is free, but you can upgrade to the Pro version via auto‑renewal. The Pro subscription fee will be charged to your credit card through your Apple account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. During the active subscription period, cancellation is not possible. After purchase, you can manage your subscription in your "Account Settings." Terms of Use: https://yuedong56.github.io/2019/01/02/Terms%20of%20VIP%20Service/ Privacy Policy: https://yuedong56.github.io/2019/01/02/Privacy%20Policy/

Screenshots

TV Remote・Universal Control #14 screens
FontLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

TV Remote・Universal Control #1 and FontLab both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of FontLab's written reviews are positive against 50% of TV Remote・Universal Control #1's. FontLab also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 557). TV Remote・Universal Control #1's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence 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. TV Remote・Universal Control #1 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and FontLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FontLab holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FontLab has 3.5K ratings behind it against 557, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of TV Remote・Universal Control #1's written reviews are positive against 95% of FontLab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote・Universal Control #1 ships an update monthly, FontLab every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TV Remote・Universal Control #1 versus FontLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote・Universal Control #1FontLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (557 ratings)4.9 (3.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews95.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5573.5K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.616 — better
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB272 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMihai Turlea雪景 潘

Customer experience

TV Remote・Universal Control #1

All ratings527 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative45.5%

FontLab

All ratings3,533 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews1,662 reviews
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.4%

Bugs and requests

TV Remote・Universal Control #1

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

FontLab

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Fonts not working on certain apps
  • Occasional crashes or freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add autocorrect feature
  • Allow custom keyboard creation
  • Expand font library

In-app purchases

8 purchases

TV Remote・Universal Control #1

Subscriptions8
  • Universal Remote for TV3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • TV Control: Smart Remote App$5.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • TV Control: Smart Remote App3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • TV Control Remote + Widgets3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Universal TV Control + Widgets$19.991 Month
  • TV Control Universal Remote$29.991 Year
  • Universal TV Control + Widgets$39.991 Year
2 purchases

FontLab

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is TV Remote・Universal Control #1 free?
TV Remote・Universal Control #1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FontLab free?
FontLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote・Universal Control #1 or FontLab?
FontLab is rated higher. TV Remote・Universal Control #1 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 557 ratings, while FontLab averages 4.9 from 3.5K ratings.
Do TV Remote・Universal Control #1 or FontLab have ads?
FontLab shows ads; TV Remote・Universal Control #1 does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote・Universal Control #1 or FontLab?
TV Remote・Universal Control #1 ships an update monthly, and FontLab every 5 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote・Universal Control #1 was updated on October 30, 2026 and FontLab on November 9, 2026.

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