Comparison

TV Remote Control vs Universal TV

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

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control over 100 brands, navigate with a touchpad, and launch streaming apps instantly. Say goodbye to lost remotes and dead batteries.

Highlights
  • Universal remote for 100+ TV brands
  • Quick and easy setup
  • One-tap app launching
  • Smooth touchpad navigation
  • Built-in keyboard for searching
Features
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Tired of losing your TV remote? Frustrated with dead batteries? Or maybe you’re juggling different remotes for different TVs? We get it – it’s inconvenient. But your phone is always within reach. That’s where our TV Remote App comes in, making your TV time easier and more enjoyable. Features You’ll Love: – Works with 100+ TV Brands: One app for all your TVs – no need to guess if it’s compatible. – Quick and Easy Setup: Connect in seconds and get back to watching. – Instant Access to Your Favorite Apps: Launch Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, and more with a single tap. – Smooth Touchpad Navigation: Control your TV effortlessly – no clunky buttons. – Built-in Keyboard: Search and type with ease, right from your phone. Say goodbye to lost remotes and low batteries. With our TV Remote App, smarter control is always in your pocket—just download, connect, and enjoy. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION - Subscribe for unlimited access to certain app features. - Subscription options: Yearly or Weekly. - Payment is charged to your iTunes account at the time of purchase. - Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Renewal charges occur within 24 hours before the subscription period ends at the same price as your original package. - Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your iTunes Account Settings. - You cannot cancel the current subscription during its active period. - Free trial cancellations must be made 24 hours before the trial ends to avoid charges. - Unused portions of a free trial are forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Have any questions, suggestions, complaints? Please drop us a line at support@tinyboom.com. Privacy Policy: https://tinyboom.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Services: https://tinyboom.com/terms-of-service/

About

Universal TV

Control your smart TV and streaming devices with your iPhone. This app offers a user-friendly interface for easy navigation, direct channel launching, and seamless YouTube streaming to your TV. Connect via Wi-Fi for a streamlined entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Automatic TV device detection
  • Large touchpad for navigation
  • Direct channel launching
  • YouTube search and casting
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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The Universal TV Remote is the top iPhone control app for Streaming Players and TVs. Its streamlined design, user-friendly interface, and absence of excessive buttons or complex settings make it an excellent choice. With this iOS app, accessing movies, music, and games is straightforward, enhancing your experience. Just connect your iOS device and TV to the same Wi-Fi network to get started. Key Features: Automatically detects TV devices on your Wi-Fi network. Includes a large touchpad for easy navigation of menus and content. Launch channels directly from the app. Effortlessly search for YouTube videos and stream them to your TV from your iPhone. Premium Subscription: Subscribe for unlimited access to premium features, including unrestricted use of the Interaction tab. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal charges are billed within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions and disable auto-renewal via Account Settings after purchase. For more details, please visit: https://support.apple.com/HT202039. Upon expiration of the current trial/subscription period, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period cannot be canceled. Once the subscription expires, access to the Interaction tab will be lost. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, is forfeited upon purchasing a subscription to the publication, where applicable. Available subscription plans: - 1-week subscription - Weekly Pro Access - $24.99 - 1-month subscription - Monthly Pro Access - $6.99 - 1-year subscription - Yearly Pro Access - $49.99 Terms of Use: https://telegra.ph/Roku-Terms-of-Use-06-21 Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Roku-Privacy-Policy-06-21

Screenshots

TV Remote Control4 screens
Universal TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

TV Remote Control and Universal TV both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of Universal TV's written reviews are positive against 16% of TV Remote Control's. TV Remote Control's advantage is ratings volume (4.9K vs 745). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Universal TV sells 3 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TV Remote Control against 4.7 for Universal TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control has 4.9K ratings behind it against 745, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 33% of Universal TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Remote Control versus Universal TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ControlUniversal TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.9K ratings)4.7 (745 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.9% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K — better745
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size312 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiny Boom Ltd.SolveIt Inc.

Customer experience

TV Remote Control

All ratings4,884 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive15.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative82.4%

Universal TV

All ratings745 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

TV Remote Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Connectivity issues with certain TV models
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free version with ads
  • Ability to cancel subscription

Universal TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

TV Remote Control

Subscriptions13
  • Universal TV Remote Pro3 Days trial2 variants$6.997 Days
  • TV Remote Pro3 variants$6.997 Days
  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 10 more
  • TV Remote Pro$7.997 Days
  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • TV Remote Pro2 variants$10.991 Year
  • TV Remote Pro$17.491 Year
  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • TV Remote Pro2 variants$29.991 Year
  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • TV Remote Pro$34.991 Year
  • TV Remote Pro$39.991 Year
  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Universal TV

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$24.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV free?
Universal TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control or Universal TV?
Universal TV is rated higher. TV Remote Control averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Universal TV averages 4.7 from 745 ratings.
Do TV Remote Control or Universal TV have ads?
Neither TV Remote Control nor Universal TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control or Universal TV?
TV Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on October 17, 2026 and Universal TV on October 16, 2026.

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