Comparison

Universal Remote vs Kiddo Connect

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

Head to head
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.

About

Kiddo Connect

This app facilitates communication and location tracking between parents and children's smartwatches. It offers features like GPS positioning, route tracking, safe zone alerts, video/voice calls, and device management.

Highlights
  • Accurate GPS, Wi-Fi, LBS, and G-sensor positioning
  • Route track recording and safe zone alerts
  • Video and voice chat with children's watches
  • Multi-person family voice chat
  • Manage multiple children's watches
  • Remote watch shutdown/restart and find function
  • Alarm clock reminders and class disabling time
Features
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This APP is mainly used for functional interaction between parents and children's watches, and the main functions are as follows: Location positioning: GPS+WIFI+LBS+G-sensor and other multiple accurate positioning, automatically record the route track, and can set a safe area, positioning mode switching; Video or voice chat: video calls, voice micro-chats, and multi-person family voice micro-chats can be made between the APP and children's watches; Device management: APP can bind multiple children's watches, manage the phone book of children's watches, remotely shut down or restart the watch, find the watch, delete the watch, set alarm clock reminders, and set the class disabling time; Other functions: sports step counting, power display, etc

Screenshots

Universal Remote4 screens
Kiddo Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kiddo Connect at 5.0 against Universal Remote's 4.5. Kiddo Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Universal Remote's advantage is ratings volume (313 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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 Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Kiddo Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kiddo Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 313 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote ships an update fortnightly, Kiddo Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Universal Remote versus Kiddo Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteKiddo Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (313 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings313 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperControlla TV LTD.亮 姚

Customer experience

Universal Remote

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

Kiddo Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions4
  • Week Plan3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Week Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Year Plan$34.991 Year
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  • New Year Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifeTime Plan$34.99
None

Kiddo Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kiddo Connect free?
Kiddo Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or Kiddo Connect?
Kiddo Connect is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 313 ratings, while Kiddo Connect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Universal Remote or Kiddo Connect have ads?
Neither Universal Remote nor Kiddo Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or Kiddo Connect?
Universal Remote ships an update fortnightly, and Kiddo Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 20, 2026 and Kiddo Connect on October 13, 2026.

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