Comparison

TV Remote Control “Universo” vs Universal Remote

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote Control “Universo”

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Control multiple devices, cast media, and use your phone as a keyboard or for voice search. Customize your remote for quick access to apps and inputs.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control
  • Multi-device support
  • Second screen for captions
  • Keyboard and voice input
  • Photo and video casting
  • Customizable quick access buttons
  • Wake-on-LAN support
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Turn your iPhone and iPad into a universal remote control and companion for smart televisions and streaming devices. Simplify Entertainment • Tired of digging through sofa cushions for a lost remote? With this app, a fully functional remote control is always a tap away. • Set up your TV in 30 seconds or less. Universally Compatible • All major brands of TVs and streaming devices supported. See our full list below. Multi-Device Support • Control all your TVs and devices in one place. One tap switches between them. • You can even make a "combo" remote that controls your TV and streaming stick together - no juggling. Captions and Subtitles, on the side • Instead of covering the movie action with text, display captions and subtitles on your second screen: an iPhone or iPad. Easy navigation control • With an integrated d-pad / touchpad, you can tap or use swipe gestures to navigate TV menus. • Designed so your eyes stay on the TV screen, not your phone. • One long swipe skips multiple steps at once. Time Jumper for YouTube • Get to the good parts of a YouTube video like a pro. • Slide slowly for precision control over the current play position. • Flick fast to leap across to different scenes. Photo and Video Casting • Throw your photos and home movies onto the big screen in seconds. Keyboard Input and Voice Search • Type on your TV with the iOS keyboard under your fingertips — or just speak. Design Your Perfect Remote • Make quick access buttons for your favorite TV apps and inputs. • Launch apps like YouTube, Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney with one tap. • Direct switch to TV inputs/sources like HDMI1, HDMI2, or Antenna (“Live TV”). • Go minimal or load it up with all the buttons. • Style your remote in finishes like Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, and Obsidian. All the Regulars • Power on/off. This app uses Wake-on-LAN (WoL) to power on TVs that support it. • Standard media buttons like play, pause, rewind and fast-forward. • Change channels with channel up/down buttons and numpad. • Audio buttons for volume control and mute. On remote controls for streaming devices, these buttons can control the companion TV. How Does This App Work? • It connects with your TV securely on your home wireless network. It doesn’t use IR (Infrared) like a traditional remote control. • It uses Apple Bonjour (zeroconf) and UPnP discovery to find devices on your home network automatically. • Some surprise benefits of Wi-Fi control: + You don’t need to point your phone at the TV for it to work. + There is no cross-interference between two TVs. + If your roommate is playing the TV too loud, turn it down from the other room. Compatibility Supported platforms • Roku • Google TV • Fire TV OS • Samsung Tizen • LG WebOS Supported devices • Amazon Fire TV Stick • Roku Streaming Stick • Google Chromecast • Nvidia Shield • Xiaomi Mi TV Stick Supported TV sets • Samsung (2016+) • LG • Sony • Vizio (2016+) • TCL • Hisense • Sharp • Toshiba Also: Philips, Insignia, Panasonic, JVC, RCA, Onn, Element, Magnavox, Grundig, Onida, OnePlus, Realme, Xiaomi, Skyworth, Blaupunkt, Metz, XGIMI, Haier, Pioneer, Westinghouse This app is not affiliated with the TV brands mentioned here. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. We try to make the most out of the functionality offered by the TV platform for control by apps. But the capabilities offered vary by manufacturer and model. So some of the remote control features listed here may not be available for your TV. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Universal Remote

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for any TV. Easily stream content, adjust volume, and navigate menus with a user-friendly interface. Connect via Wi-Fi for seamless control of smart TVs and access to popular streaming services.

Highlights
  • Control any TV via Wi-Fi
  • Stream Netflix, Prime, YouTube
  • Adjust volume and channels
  • Navigate smart TV menus
  • No infrared required
  • Auto-connect to TV
  • Connect to multiple TVs
Features
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With "Universal Remote ∞ TV Control", you can transform your smartphone into a universal remote control for any TV! Our app offers a sleek, multi-button design that ensures an intuitive and seamless user experience, putting the power of advanced TV control at your fingertips. Easily stream your favorite shows, switch channels, or adjust the volume—Controlla is your go-to solution for effortless TV management. This app gives you complete control over your Smart TV, including all the features of your old physical remote control plus some intelligent functions. To use Controlla, connect your mobile device and Smart TV to the same Wi-Fi network and start using it. Watch your favorite TV shows and movies using our unique streaming buttons for all the popular channels, including Netflix, Prime, and YouTube. Controlla makes it easier to watch what you love, browse online, and access your favorite content. BUTTONS Turn TV ON and OFF (supported models only) Home button Return button Numbers keyboard (enter a channel number to jump right to it) Color buttons (red, yellow, green, blue) Change channels (next and previous) Increase or decrease volume (also using phone side buttons) Mute sound (silent mode) Change source (HDMI, PC, AV...) Access 4 favorite buttons Up / Down / Left / Right navigation + center button “OK” Play / Pause / Reverse / Fast Forward Dedicated Netflix, Amazon Prime, and YouTube buttons Settings button Menu button Touchpad FEATURES No infrared equipment required—just a Wi-Fi connection Auto-connect to your TV every time you open the app Realistic and user-friendly app design Light vibration feedback when pressing buttons Connect to multiple TVs with one phone and switch between devices easily With just a few taps on your phone, enjoy a more convenient, streamlined, and user-friendly TV experience. Start enhancing your entertainment now! Download Controlla now and transform your TV viewing experience. Manage your entertainment effortlessly from your phone and enjoy a smoother, more intuitive way to control your TV. For support or inquiries, contact us in-app or visit https://www.controlla-tv.com. Please review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more information: Privacy Policy: https://www.controlla-tv.com/ Terms of Service: https://www.controlla-tv.com/controlla-tv-terms-of-use DISCLAIMER This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by any universal brand. It is independently designed to enhance the experience for any TV brand user.

Screenshots

TV Remote Control “Universo”4 screens
Universal Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal Remote at none against TV Remote Control “Universo”'s shown. Universal Remote also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). TV Remote Control “Universo”'s advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 57%) and ratings volume (2K vs 317). 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 Control “Universo” sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote Control “Universo” holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control “Universo” has 2K ratings behind it against 317, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of TV Remote Control “Universo”'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Universal Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Control “Universo” ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal Remote fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TV Remote Control “Universo” versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote Control “Universo”Universal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2K ratings) — better4.5 (317 ratings)
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better317
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNemo Apps LLCControlla TV LTD.

Customer experience

TV Remote Control “Universo”

All ratings1,965 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative23.8%

Universal Remote

All ratings313 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%

Bugs and requests

TV Remote Control “Universo”

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Automatically signed you up and won't let you cancel it
  • Doesn't work with Sky
  • Keep Asking for permission every time I use it
  • Doesn't connect to small mi TV

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add flex capability to remote
  • Add Stremio / Kodi to loadable app list
  • Volume doesn't work when using Nvidia Sheld via AV receiver
  • Different skins
  • Custom buttons/ remote layouts for remotes with specialist or useful buttons
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  • PC mouse and keyboard and other shortcuts + shutdown timers /Wake on LAN
  • Sky Q support

Universal Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

TV Remote Control “Universo”

Subscriptions7
  • Unlock Full Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlock Full Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$7.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Premium Monthly2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Premium Access Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Premium Access Annual$19.991 Year
  • Premium Annual2 variants$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99
5 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions4
  • Week Plan3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Week Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Year Plan$34.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • New Year Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifeTime Plan$34.99

Questions

Is TV Remote Control “Universo” free?
TV Remote Control “Universo” is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control “Universo” or Universal Remote?
TV Remote Control “Universo” is rated higher. TV Remote Control “Universo” averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.5 from 317 ratings.
Do TV Remote Control “Universo” or Universal Remote have ads?
TV Remote Control “Universo” shows ads; Universal Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control “Universo” or Universal Remote?
TV Remote Control “Universo” ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal Remote fortnightly. Most recently, TV Remote Control “Universo” was updated on October 30, 2026 and Universal Remote on October 30, 2026.

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