Comparison

Universal TV Remote · Mando vs TV Remote

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

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About

Universal TV Remote · Mando

Transform your smartphone into a powerful TV remote. Easily control smart televisions with a user-friendly interface, including keyboard search functionality. Enjoy quick setup and enhanced control for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Smartphone as TV remote
  • Keyboard search on TV
  • Quick setup
  • User-friendly design
  • Enhanced control
  • Regular updates
Features
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Transform Your Smartphone into the Ultimate TV Remote Say goodbye to misplaced remotes and hello to convenience with Mando. Control your TV with ease. • Sleek and user-friendly design ensures a seamless experience. • Just type on the keyboard of your phone to search something on your TV—no more endless clicking. • Quick Setup: Easy-to-follow setup process gets you connected in seconds. Why Choose Mando? • Ultimate Convenience: Your phone is always with you, so your remote will be too. • Regular Updates: Continuous improvements and new features keep your app fresh and cutting-edge. • Enhanced Control: Fine-tune your TV settings with precision and ease. • Secure and Private: Your data is always protected with security measures. Supported TV Brands: • Samsung Smart TV (Tizen) • LG webOS TV • Sony (Android TV / Google TV) • Xiaomi Mi TV (Android TV) • TCL (Android TV / Google TV) • Hisense (Android TV) • Philips (Android TV) • Sharp (Android TV) • Any TV with Chromecast built-in • Any TV with Android TV / Google TV Download Mando now and revolutionize the way you control your TV. Stop living in the past, the future of remote controls is here! Using Mando is as easy as can be: download the app, connect to your TV following on-screen instructions, and enjoy. Mando is the only app you need to control any big screen.

About

TV Remote

Features
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Control your TV from your phone — no extra hardware, no hassle. TV Remote Control turns your iPhone into a fast, reliable remote for your Smart TV. It connects over your home Wi-Fi, so there's nothing to plug in and no infrared needed. Lost your remote, or just want everything on one screen? You're covered. WORKS WITH YOUR TV • Samsung Smart TV (Tizen) • LG Smart TV (webOS) • Android TV & Google TV EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE REMOTE • Power on/off, volume, mute, and channel controls • Full directional pad with OK/Select for easy navigation • Home, Back, and Menu buttons • Media keys — play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, and stop • Number pad for quick channel entry SET UP IN SECONDS • Automatically finds compatible TVs on your Wi-Fi network • Simple on-screen pairing — just confirm on your TV • Saves your TVs so you can reconnect with one tap APP SHORTCUTS • Pin your favorite TV apps for instant launching • Add custom shortcuts tailored to your setup BUILT TO FEEL GREAT • Clean, modern interface that's quick and responsive • Light and dark themes • Available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Russian, Arabic, and Chinese PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your TVs, settings, and pairing data stay on your device. The app talks directly to your TV on your local network — there's no account to create and no remote-control activity sent to us. GOOD TO KNOW • Your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. • This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Google, or any TV manufacturer. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Download TV Remote Control and take charge of your Smart TV today.

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote · Mando4 screens
TV Remote1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TV Remote at 13.0 against Universal TV Remote · Mando's 16. On price, ads, 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Universal TV Remote · Mando versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote · MandoTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (154 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings154 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiago Martinho LTDHAFIDA EL MAJDAOUI

In-app purchases

None

Universal TV Remote · Mando

No in-app purchases

None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote · Mando free?
Universal TV Remote · Mando is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal TV Remote · Mando or TV Remote have ads?
Neither Universal TV Remote · Mando nor TV Remote shows ads.

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