Comparison

Universal TV vs PDF Converter

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

Head to head
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

About

PDF Converter

This app transforms your device into a digital document hub, converting various file types to high-quality PDFs. It offers comprehensive organization, editing, and security features, simplifying document handling for all users.

Highlights
  • Convert photos and documents to PDF
  • Edit PDFs with annotations and text
  • Merge, split, and compress PDFs
  • Fill forms and digitally sign documents
  • OCR for text recognition
  • Password protection and encryption
Features
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"Transform your device into a versatile digital document hub with this powerful PDF management tool. Effortlessly convert photos, documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more into high-quality PDFs, ensuring your files are always in a professional and shareable format. Designed for both casual users and professionals, this app simplifies document handling, saving you time and eliminating the frustration of scattered files and incompatible formats. Enjoy a seamless workflow with comprehensive file organization features. Categorize, rename, and securely store your documents, keeping your personal and sensitive information protected at all times. Whether you're digitizing receipts, reports, textbooks, or creative projects, this tool ensures that every PDF is clear, precise, and easy to access whenever needed. Take advantage of advanced editing capabilities, including annotation, text insertion, highlighting, and freehand drawing, allowing you to personalize and mark up your documents efficiently. Quickly merge multiple files, split large PDFs, compress oversized documents, and convert between formats like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPG, and HTML to PDF or vice versa. Additional features enhance productivity and convenience: - Fill out forms and sign documents digitally; - Create invoices, CVs, or summaries instantly; - Utilize OCR (Optical Character Recognition) for scanning printed text into editable digital content; - Organize files into folders with effortless navigation; - Apply passwords and encryption to protect your PDFs; Unlock unlimited access to all features with a premium subscription: - Including advanced conversions, - Unlimited edits, - Cloud integration, and priority support. Premium Subscription: - Week Membership. Your subscription will auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription anytime via your account settings, and enjoy a seamless experience with no restrictions on your document management. Support and Data Privacy: Go to privacy policy:https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-pdf-converter-a Visit our Terms of Use information:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Reach out to our support team:m.geiger@martenuustal.digital Take control of your digital documents today and experience a new level of efficiency, organization, and flexibility with this all-in-one PDF solution."

Screenshots

Universal TV4 screens
PDF Converter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal TV at none against PDF Converter's shown. Universal TV also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (748 vs 139). PDF Converter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and PDF Converter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 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 — 4.7 for Universal TV against 4.8 for PDF Converter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV has 748 ratings behind it against 139, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Universal TV's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Converter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Converter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Universal TV versus PDF Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TVPDF Converter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (748 ratings)4.8 (139 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings748 — better139
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolveIt Inc.COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTIONS FOR DIGITAL MARKETING AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Customer experience

Universal TV

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

PDF Converter

All ratings139 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal TV

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

PDF Converter

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Trial PDF Converter3 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Weekly PDF Converter$12.997 Days
  • Monthly PDF Converter$14.991 Month
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  • Monthly Trial PDF Converter3 Days trial$15.991 Month

Questions

Is Universal TV free?
Universal TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Converter free?
PDF Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV or PDF Converter?
PDF Converter is rated higher. Universal TV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 748 ratings, while PDF Converter averages 4.8 from 139 ratings.
Do Universal TV or PDF Converter have ads?
PDF Converter shows ads; Universal TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV or PDF Converter?
Universal TV ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Converter every 2 days. Most recently, Universal TV was updated on November 4, 2026 and PDF Converter on October 30, 2026.

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