Comparison

Planning Giant 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

Planning Giant

Features
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Create your event Making events memorable for every Age & Occasion Key Features Find Outstanding Vendors for Unforgettable Events: Explore a curated selection of top-tier vendors specializing in weddings, birthdays, corporate gatherings, social affairs, and baby showers. Elevate your event with trusted professionals who turn dreams into reality.

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

Planning Giant3 screens
Universal TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Planning Giant at none against Universal TV Remote Control's shown. Planning Giant also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Planning Giant versus Universal TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanning GiantUniversal TV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—67 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPLANNING GIANT CORPAbdellah Moukarrame

In-app purchases

None

Planning Giant

No in-app purchases

None

Universal TV Remote Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Planning Giant free?
Planning Giant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal TV Remote Control free?
Universal TV Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Planning Giant or Universal TV Remote Control have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control shows ads; Planning Giant does not.

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