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. Control power, volume, channels, and navigate with a realistic interface. Seamlessly cast photos and videos to your TV and launch apps directly from your phone.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control
  • Instant Wi-Fi pairing
  • Realistic 3D remote design
  • Precision touchpad
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Browse and launch TV apps
  • Keyboard input
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. KEY FEATURES • Universal Remote Control Power, volume, channels, navigation, playback, and more — everything you need, right where you expect it. • Instant Wi-Fi Pairing Connect to your TV in seconds. Just make sure your phone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network, enter the pairing code, 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. Launch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, and anything else installed, 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 4. That's it — you're in control SUPPORT Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out anytime and we'll get back to you quickly. Note: This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any TV manufacturer. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Remotely Controller3 screens
Universal TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remotely Controller at none against Universal TV Remote's shown. Remotely Controller also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Universal TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remotely Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote has 6 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 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Remotely Controller versus Universal TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemotely ControllerUniversal TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (6 ratings)
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandria RedmonIdentiq Infotech

Customer experience

Remotely Controller

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

Universal TV Remote

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Remotely Controller

No in-app purchases

None

Universal TV Remote

No in-app purchases

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 no in-app purchases.
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 4.8 from 6 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 5, 2026 and Universal TV Remote on October 1, 2026.

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