Comparison

ONN 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

ONN TV Remote

Control your ONN TV with your smartphone. Stream, search, adjust volume, and navigate settings effortlessly over your WiFi network. Enjoy a seamless TV experience without the need for a physical remote.

Highlights
  • Smartphone TV control
  • WiFi network connection
  • Voice search
  • Volume adjustment
  • Power On/Off
  • Channel navigation
Features
Currently charting
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Enhance your ONN TV experience with a free ONN TV remote control. Stream, search, adjust volume, and control your ONN TV on your smartphone without any setup. Stop your hunt for lost TV remote and limited control options, ONN tv remote free app ensures your TV control is always within reach, right on your smartphone. With easy ONN TV setup over your home WiFi network, you can navigate through TV’s settings and volume effortlessly. Take advantage of voice search, personalized remote layouts, and quick access buttons for an enhanced viewing experience. No Setup Required This free ONN tv remote smoothly identifies and links up with compatible ONN TVs sharing the same Wi-Fi network, simplifying the connection process and requiring minimal effort on your part. ONN TV Remote App Functionality Smart pairing Power On/Off Onn TV Onn Channels Instant Controls (volume adjustment, mute, play/pause etc) and much more. TV Remote Control Compatibility ONN tv remote app works well with all roku tvs. Customer Support 1 You can reach customer support to provide feedback and expect a prompt response. Your feedback is valuable for the improvement of ONN TV app. 2 Updates are continuously rolled out to enhance its performance. Disclaimer This app is not affiliated with ONN TV. It has been created solely for user convenience, enabling them to control their TV from their mobile device. Upgrade to subscription plan Get access to the remote control experience for your ONN TV with ads free, weekly, monthly and yearly subscription plan. Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Secondly, your subscription will renew automatically, but you can turn off auto-renewal by accessing your Account Settings 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact us at: codebusterappstore@gmail.com

About

Universal TV Remote Control .

Transform your phone into a universal remote for smart TVs, streaming sticks, and set-top boxes. Control power, volume, navigation, and media playback effortlessly. Connects via Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Power ON/OFF
  • Volume Control
  • Dual Navigation Modes (Touchpad/D-pad)
  • Keyboard input for TV
  • Media Player and App Control
  • Numeric Keypad
  • Wi-Fi connection
Features
Currently charting
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TV Remote. Made Simple. Are you struggling with outdated remote controls? Say goodbye to frustration! Transform your phone into a universal remote for smart TV, streaming stick, or set-top box. No more juggling remotes, replacing dead batteries, or searching between couch cushions. Designed for simplicity, speed, and compatibility, our app works with an extensive range of TV devices from world’s top brands: * Roku, TLC, Amazon Fire TV, Vizio, Toshiba, Onn, Element * Samsung, LG, Google TV, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, Sony Bravia * Hisense, Xiaomi, Changhong, Sharp, Telefunken, Orange, Hitachi and many more. Key Features: * Power ON/OFF directly from your phone or tablet. * Volume Control. Adjust volume, mute sound, or fine-tune audio output effortlessly. * Dual Navigation Modes. Switch between touchpad mode for swiping and D-pad mode for classic directional control. Navigate menus, apps, and settings with ease. * Keyboard. Enter text on your TV the smart way using your device’s keyboard. Perfect for typing search queries, passwords, and more. * Media Player and Apps Control. Manage playback with play, pause, rewind, and fast forward. Launch and control your favorite streaming apps right from your phone. * Numeric Keypad. Directly enter channel numbers using the built-in numpad for quick channel surfing. Quick Connection. Reliable Control. Our app is designed for quick pairing and instant use. Connect to your Smart TV or streaming device over your Wi-Fi network without any additional hardware or complex setup steps. Even if your physical remote is lost or broken, you can connect and control your device with ease. Optimized Interface Whether you're casually watching your favorite series or exploring advanced settings, our interface is crafted for comfort and precision. Every feature is designed to be intuitive and accessible, offering responsive, ergonomic controls that suit both everyday use and tech-savvy users. Ongoing Support and Compatibility We are dedicated to keeping our app up-to-date and compatible with the latest devices and OS updates. Our support team is always ready to assist if you need help or have questions. Reach us directly at support@appsventure.co. Legal Notice This app is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, Hisense, TCL, Fire TV, or any of the mentioned brands. Brand names are used solely for compatibility reference. Privacy Policy: https://appsventure.co/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://appsventure.co/terms-of-use Download today and streamline your TV experience.

Screenshots

ONN TV Remote4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control .4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control . at 4.8 against ONN TV Remote's 3.5. Universal TV Remote Control . also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 67%) and ratings volume (11K vs 2K). On price, update cadence, ads 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. ONN TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control . sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV Remote Control . holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control . has 11K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of ONN TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 86% of Universal TV Remote Control .'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
ONN TV Remote versus Universal TV Remote Control .: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterONN TV RemoteUniversal TV Remote Control .
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2K ratings)4.8 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2K11K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#134 — better#139
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIhsan UllahApps Venture Inc.

Customer experience

ONN TV Remote

All ratings2,006 ratings
Positive61.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative37.2%
Written reviews621 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative31.6%

Universal TV Remote Control .

All ratings10,121 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews741 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative11.2%

User reviews

ONN TV Remote

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Highly responsive and fast
  • 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
  • 🔒 No connectivity issues
  • 👍 Quick and easy setup
  • 🚀 Smooth and reliable functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Showed devices but would not work
  • 🔋 Too many ads interrupting the experience

Universal TV Remote Control .

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Seamless connectivity
  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 💡 Versatile functionality
  • 👍 Visually appealing UI

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Select/OK key not working
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections

Bugs and requests

ONN TV Remote

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Keeps refreshing and unable to find TV
  • Confusing with too many ads

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Customizable button layout

Universal TV Remote Control .

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to connect to certain TV models
  • Cursor jumping issue on select/OK key

Requested features

2 requests
  • Compatibility with Apple TV
  • Ability to control more devices

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ONN TV Remote

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Free Trail3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Ad Free Version$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Ads Free Version$19.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Yearly Ads Free Version$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Full Screen Ads$29.99
  • Remove All ads$49.99
10 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control .

Subscriptions8
  • Premium Remote (Family Plan)7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium - 7 Day Free Trial7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly (Family Plan)3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • Premium Remote (Family Plan)3 Days trial$19.493 Months
  • Premium Remote (Family Plan)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly (Family Plan)$29.991 Year
  • Premium Remote (Family Plan)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Remote (Family Plan)$35.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Lifetime (Family Plan)$29.99
  • Premium Remote (Family Plan)$39.99

Questions

Is ONN TV Remote free?
ONN 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 in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ONN TV Remote or Universal TV Remote Control .?
Universal TV Remote Control . is rated higher. ONN TV Remote averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control . averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.
Do ONN TV Remote or Universal TV Remote Control . have ads?
Both ONN TV Remote and Universal TV Remote Control . show ads.
Which is updated more often, ONN TV Remote or Universal TV Remote Control .?
ONN TV Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Universal TV Remote Control . every 2 weeks. Most recently, ONN TV Remote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control . on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, ONN TV Remote or Universal TV Remote Control .?
ONN TV Remote currently peaks at #134 in the App Store charts, and Universal TV Remote Control . at #139. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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