Comparison

TV Remote Control “Universo” vs Keep it rolling

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

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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

Keep it rolling

Features
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Keep every turn rolling with a fast, friendly dice roller and turn timer for tabletop game nights. Roll two dice, track each turn, and see who is up next at a glance. Review roll history, game statistics and player averages when the game is over. Features: • Two-dice roller with clear individual die results • Countdown timer with overtime alerts • Player names, colours and turn order • Roll history, charts and per-player averages • Pause and resume an active game • Optional Live Activity for the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island The free version includes everything needed to run a game with up to four players. Keep it rolling forever is a one-time purchase that unlocks custom timer durations, Live Activities, previous-game history, five- and six-player games, and all additional preferences. No account is required, and your game data stays on your device.

Screenshots

TV Remote Control “Universo”4 screens
Keep it rolling3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Keep it rolling at none against TV Remote Control “Universo”'s shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. TV Remote Control “Universo” sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Keep it rolling sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TV Remote Control “Universo” versus Keep it rolling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote Control “Universo”Keep it rolling
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNemo Apps LLCJason Smith

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

Keep it rolling

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
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  • 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
1 purchases

Keep it rolling

One-time1
  • Keep it rolling forever$5.99

Questions

Is TV Remote Control “Universo” free?
TV Remote Control “Universo” is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Keep it rolling free?
Keep it rolling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote Control “Universo” or Keep it rolling have ads?
TV Remote Control “Universo” shows ads; Keep it rolling does not.

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