Comparison

TV Remote Control vs Universal 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 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 Remote Control

Control your streaming devices with a mobile app. Search for content using voice or keyboard, enjoy private listening with headphones, and cast media from your phone to your TV. Access free movies and live TV, and manage your channels.

Highlights
  • Easy-to-use remote control
  • Voice and keyboard search
  • Private listening via headphones
  • Cast media from phone to TV
  • Add and launch channels
  • Text input on streaming device
Features
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Discover the Essential App for Streamers Take your streaming experience to the next level with the free Roku mobile app. Here’s what you can do: -Effortlessly control your Roku devices with a simple, easy-to-use remote -Quickly search for shows and movies using your voice or keyboard -Enjoy private listening by connecting headphones to your phone -Watch free movies, live TV, and more on the go with The Roku Channel -Cast videos, photos, and other media from your phone straight to your TV -Add new channels and launch them instantly from the app -Easily enter text on your Roku device using your phone’s keyboard Subscription Information: - Payment. Charges apply to your iTunes Account at purchase confirmation. - Auto-Renewal. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Renewal Charges. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, based on the selected plan. - Manage Your Subscription. Go to your Account Settings after purchase to handle auto-renewal and other preferences. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/PrivacyPolicy-Remote-05-08 Terms Of Use: https://telegra.ph/TermsOfUse-Remote-05-08

Screenshots

TV Remote Control4 screens
Universal Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote Control at every 3 weeks against Universal Remote Control's every 8 months. TV Remote Control also leads on review sentiment (16% vs 0%) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 522). On price, rating, 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. TV Remote Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote Control 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 Remote Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control has 4.9K ratings behind it against 522, 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 0% of Universal Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal Remote Control every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote Control versus Universal Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ControlUniversal Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.9K ratings)4.7 (522 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.9K — better522
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size312 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiny Boom Ltd.JOHAN ERIK ANDERSSON

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 Remote Control

All ratings522 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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 Remote Control

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 Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote Control free?
Universal Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control or Universal Remote Control?
Universal Remote Control is rated higher. TV Remote Control averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Universal Remote Control averages 4.7 from 522 ratings.
Do TV Remote Control or Universal Remote Control have ads?
Neither TV Remote Control nor Universal Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control or Universal Remote Control?
TV Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal Remote Control every 8 months. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on October 17, 2026 and Universal Remote Control on October 17, 2026.

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