Comparison

Remotely Controller vs Universal TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

Remotely Controller

Control your television(s) directly from your Apple devices. Features include efficient device caching, the ability to re-scan your network for devices, and macro recording for custom commands.

Highlights
  • Device caching
  • Re-scan network
  • Macro recording
  • Control multiple TVs
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Remotely control the television(s) on your network! Features include: - Device caching - Re-scan - Macro recording

About

Universal TV Remote

Transform your smartphone into a powerful smart TV remote. Easily control your TV, cast media, and navigate apps with a user-friendly interface. Connects instantly over Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control
  • Instant Wi-Fi pairing
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Browse and launch TV apps
  • Keyboard input for search
  • Precision touchpad navigation
Features
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Turn your phone into a powerful universal remote for your smart TV. Pair in seconds over Wi-Fi, control everything with a beautifully designed remote, and cast your photos and videos straight to the big screen. No extra hardware, no cables, no hunting for batteries. Works with many smart TVs and streaming devices, including Samsung, LG, Roku and Android TV / Google TV, when your phone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network. KEY FEATURES • Universal Remote Control Power, volume, channels, navigation, playback, and more, right where you expect it. • Instant Wi-Fi Pairing Connect to your TV in seconds. Make sure your phone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network, enter the pairing code if your TV asks, and you're in. • Realistic 3D Remote Design A gorgeous, tactile remote that feels like the real thing, with responsive buttons and satisfying feedback on every press. • Precision Touchpad Swipe to navigate your TV like a trackpad. Smooth, fast, and far easier than tapping arrows. • Cast Photos & Videos Share vacation albums, family videos, and favorite moments on the biggest screen in the house. Just pick a file and it plays. • Browse Every App on Your TV See your complete app list, not just a handful, and launch your favorite streaming apps in one tap. • Keyboard Input Type search queries and passwords using your phone's keyboard instead of pecking at on-screen letters one character at a time. • Multiple Languages Use the app in your preferred language, chosen automatically on first launch. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT No more digging through couch cushions. No more dead batteries at the worst moment. No more squinting at tiny buttons in the dark. Your phone is always charged, always nearby, and now it does everything your remote does, and quite a bit more. GETTING STARTED 1. Connect your phone and your TV to the same Wi-Fi network 2. Open the app and select your TV from the list 3. Enter the pairing code shown on your TV screen, if asked 4. That's it, you're in control CAN'T FIND YOUR TV? Make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network (not a guest network), the TV is switched on, and any "remote control / mobile device" setting on the TV is enabled. Then restart the app and search again. SUPPORT Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out anytime and we'll get back to you quickly. Note: Available buttons, keyboard, app launching and casting vary by TV brand, model and software. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any TV manufacturer. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. PAYMENT & RENEWAL Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. For more details on managing subscriptions, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/118428 Terms of Use: https://identiqinfotech.com/terms_of_service.html Privacy Policy: https://identiqinfotech.com/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

Remotely Controller3 screens
Universal TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remotely Controller at none against Universal TV Remote's 2. Remotely Controller also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). Universal TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, rating and update cadence 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 Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Remotely Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Remotely Controller against 4.9 for Universal TV Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Remotely Controller versus Universal TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemotely ControllerUniversal TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandria RedmonIdentiq Infotech

Customer experience

Remotely Controller

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Universal TV Remote

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Remotely Controller

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Universal TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Universal TV Remote - Cast TV3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Universal TV Remote - Cast TV7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Remotely Controller free?
Remotely Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal TV Remote free?
Universal TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remotely Controller or Universal TV Remote?
Remotely Controller is rated higher. Remotely Controller averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal TV Remote averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Remotely Controller or Universal TV Remote have ads?
Universal TV Remote shows ads; Remotely Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, Remotely Controller or Universal TV Remote?
Remotely Controller ships an update weekly, and Universal TV Remote weekly. Most recently, Remotely Controller was updated on October 30, 2026 and Universal TV Remote on November 10, 2026.

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