Comparison

TV Remote vs Universal 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

TV Remote

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote and screen mirroring device. Control your TV with a trackpad and keyboard, and cast your phone's screen to the big display wirelessly.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Intuitive trackpad navigation
  • Smart keyboard for easy typing
  • Auto-connect to Smart TVs
  • Real-time screen mirroring
  • Lag-free wireless display
Features
Currently charting
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TV Remote transforms your smartphone into a powerful Universal TV Remote Control, completely eliminating the need for physical remotes. Whether you have lost your remote, have a classic model, or the latest Smart TV with advanced hardware, TV Remote ensures seamless connectivity and full control. KEY FEATURES: Universal TV Remote Control: Intuitive Trackpad: Navigate menus and apps smoothly with a responsive, mouse-like touchpad. Perfect for browsing Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime. Smart Keyboard: Type passwords and search terms quickly on your phone—no more struggling with clumsy plastic remotes. Auto-Connect: Automatically detects Smart TVs on your Wi-Fi network for instant setup. The ultimate replacement remote for your home. HOW TO USE: Step 1: Ensure your phone and Smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Step 2: Open TV Remote and tap the "Tap to Connect TV" icon to scan for devices. Step 3: Select your TV brand from the list. Step 4: You are all set! Enjoy full TV control immediately. COMPATIBILITY: TV Remote is a universal remote control app designed to work with a wide range of major TV brands and operating systems, such as Samsung, Vizio, LG, Sony, Roku, TCL, Hisense, FireTV, Insignia, Onn, GoogleTV, Xumo, Vidaa, Toshiba, AppleTV, Sharp, Philips, Panasonic, Westinghouse, Element, Pioneer Simply connect devices to the same Wi-Fi network to begin using your phone as a remote. Terms of Use: https://techsmart.bio/remotetv/remote-tv-terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://techsmart.bio/remotetv/remote-tv-privacy-policy.html

About

Universal TV Remote Control

Control your smart TV with your phone. Connects easily over Wi-Fi to manage power, volume, channels, and apps on a wide range of brands. Offers touchpad and D-pad navigation for a smooth experience.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Wide brand compatibility
  • Touchpad and D-pad navigation
  • Smart TV keyboard input
  • App launcher
  • Media player controls
Features
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Universal TV Remote Control – Smart, Fast & Easy. Easy Set-Up Connect in seconds — no codes, no pairing headaches, and no physical remote required. Our Universal TV Remote Control app automatically detects compatible Smart TVs, Roku devices, Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV and more on your Wi-Fi network for instant control. Wide Compatibility Our Universal Smart TV Remote works seamlessly with all major global and local TV brands, including Samsung, LG webOS, Sony, Sony Bravia, Philips, Panasonic, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, Vizio, TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Xiaomi, Hitachi, Telefunken, Orange and dozens of other models. Innovative & Intuitive UI Experience a modern, responsive interface combining both touchpad navigation and D-pad controls. Whether you prefer gesture swipes or classic directional buttons, you can easily access essential functions like volume control, channel number pad, keyboard input, mute, power, app launcher and full media player controls — all designed for smooth, fast, Smart TV navigation. Key Features: • Power ON/OFF Turn your Smart TV on or off directly from your iPhone or iPad (Wake-on-LAN supported on compatible models). • Volume & Sound Control Adjust volume, mute audio, and fine-tune sound settings effortlessly with precise, responsive controls. • Dual Navigation Modes Choose between a smooth touchpad remote for swiping gestures or a classic D-pad remote for easy, accurate navigation through menus, apps, and settings. • Smart TV Keyboard Input Type search queries, usernames, and passwords instantly using your device’s built-in keyboard — faster and easier than any physical remote. • Media Player & App Control Control playback with play, pause, rewind, and fast-forward, and launch popular Smart TV apps directly from your phone for quick access. Legal Notice This application is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, Hisense, TCL, Fire TV, or any other mentioned brand. All brand names and trademarks are used only to indicate device compatibility. Privacy Policy: https://thecrazythings.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://thecrazythings.com/terms.html Download now and simplify your Smart TV experience.

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal TV Remote Control at 89% against TV Remote's 42%. Universal TV Remote Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). TV Remote's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Universal TV Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 699 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 89% of Universal TV Remote Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, Universal TV Remote Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
TV Remote versus Universal TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteUniversal TV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (699 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings699 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#161 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechSmart LLCAbdellah Moukarrame

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings629 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.7%

Universal TV Remote Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions5
  • Pro Remote · Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro Remote · Monthly3 Days trial$17.991 Month
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  • Pro Remote · Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime2 variants$79.99
None

Universal TV Remote Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote Control free?
Universal TV Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Universal TV Remote Control?
TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 699 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TV Remote or Universal TV Remote Control have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control shows ads; TV Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Universal TV Remote Control?
TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, and Universal TV Remote Control weekly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 20, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control on October 12, 2026.

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