Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control ‎ vs Android 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

Universal TV Remote Control ‎

Transform your smartphone into a smart TV remote. Easily control your television by changing channels, adjusting volume, and navigating menus. Connects via Wi-Fi for convenient control from anywhere in the room.

Highlights
  • Smartphone to TV remote control
  • Volume and channel control
  • Menu navigation
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Smart TV OS compatibility
  • Wide brand support
Features
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Turn your smartphone into a remote control for TV! Lost the remote? No problem! Use this app to turn your iPhone or iPad into a great smart TV remote control. Easy TV control: Change channels, adjust volume, navigate menus and more. Key features: • Compatibility with all smart TV operating systems: Support for Roku TV, WebOS, Tizen, etc. • Compatible with over 100 TV brands including Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Roku, Panasonic, Philips, Toshiba, Hisense and more. • Automatic detection of smart TVs: easy and quick setup. • Functional remote control: Support for volume, channels, searching, play/pause, etc. • Use Wi-Fi: No need to be close to the TV! Connection method: 1. Turn on the TV and wait at least 30 seconds before going into sleep mode. 2. Ensure both smartphone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 3. Open the app for direct TV control. Note: This app is not an official product of Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Roku, Panasonic, Philips, Toshiba, Hisense, etc. Enjoy convenience and control: Download now and tell us what you think! Privacy Policy: https://www.getpaoapps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.getpaoapps.com/terms

About

Android TV Remote Control

Control your Android TV from your iPhone or iPad. Navigate menus, control volume, search with your voice, and use your phone as a touchpad. Quickly open apps and enjoy lag-free control.

Highlights
  • Seamless WiFi connectivity
  • Full remote control functions
  • Voice search capabilities
  • Keyboard input for searches
  • Touchpad functionality
  • One-click app opening
Features
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Control your Android TV right from your iPhone with this Remote for Android TV — whether you’ve misplaced your remote or just want the convenience of using your mobile device, the Android TV Remote app is here to simplify your experience. Top Features: Seamless Connectivity: Connect your iPhone/iPad and TV with same WiFi network and allow device Discovery when prompted in the app. Full Remote Control: Navigate through your Android TV interface effortlessly—control channels, volume, power, and more. Voice Search: Use voice commands for faster searches on your Android TV. Keyboard Input: Forget the conventional remote keyboard screen! Type directly on your phone for quicker searches and inputs. Touchpad Functionality: Swipe and tap on your phone's screen to control your TV as if you're using a trackpad. Open Apps: Open apps installed on your TV from your phone with a single click. Why Us? Easy Setup: No complicated setup—connect and control within seconds. Universal Compatibility: Supports all popular Android TV models like Sony, Hisense, Philips, TCL, Sanyo, and many more available in the US. Supported Android TV Brands: Sony TV Remote Hisense TV Remote TCL TV Remote Philips TV Remote Onn TV Remote Sharp TV Remote Panasonic TV Remote Insignia TV Remote JVC TV Remote RCA TV Remote Sanyo TV Remote Sceptre TV Remote Element TV Remote Westinghouse TV Remote And many more... Supported Android TV Boxes: NVIDIA Shield TV Remote Xiaomi Mi Box S TV Remote Google Chromecast with Google TV Remote Fire TV Stick 4K TV Remote (Android-based) Ematic TV Box Remote Turewell Android TV Box Remote Mecool KM2 TV Box Remote Dynalink Android TV Box Remote VANKYO TV Box Remote X96 Mini Android TV Box Remote Easytone Android TV Box Remote Bqeel Android TV Box Remote HK1 Max TV Box Remote Tanix TX6 Android TV Box Remote Lag-Free Control: Enjoy smooth, responsive remote control, no matter what you're watching. How It Works: Ensure your iPhone or iPad and Android TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Pair your device with your TV and start controlling instantly! Disclaimer: Codematics is not an affiliated entity of Android, Google, or any other company. This application is not an official product of these entities. The application is developed by Codematics with a focus on enhancing user experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Say goodbye to lost remotes, and unlock a more efficient way to enjoy your favorite TV program on Android TV.

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control ‎4 screens
Android TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control ‎ at 4.6 against Android TV Remote Control's 4.1. Universal TV Remote Control ‎ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (246 vs 73). Android TV Remote Control's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Remote Control ‎ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Android TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV Remote Control ‎ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 246 and 73 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Universal TV Remote Control ‎'s written reviews are positive against 89% of Android TV Remote Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Universal TV Remote Control ‎ versus Android TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control ‎Android TV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (246 ratings) — better4.1 (73 ratings)
Positive reviews57.5% of reviews88.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings246 — better73
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaoAppsCodematics Services

Customer experience

Universal TV Remote Control ‎

All ratings246 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive57.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.5%

Android TV Remote Control

All ratings73 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral5.5%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive88.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.3%

Bugs and requests

Universal TV Remote Control ‎

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Android TV Remote Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
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In-app purchases

12 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control ‎

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Access$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Access with Trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$3.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Monthly Access with Trial3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Access$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Access1 Month trial$7.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Access1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Access with Trial3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$9.99
  • Lifetime Access$34.99
5 purchases

Android TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Ad Free Version$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Ad Free Version$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Ad Free Version$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Full Screen Ads$49.99
  • Ad Free Version$99.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control ‎ free?
Universal TV Remote Control ‎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Android TV Remote Control free?
Android TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control ‎ or Android TV Remote Control?
Universal TV Remote Control ‎ is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control ‎ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 246 ratings, while Android TV Remote Control averages 4.1 from 73 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote Control ‎ or Android TV Remote Control have ads?
Android TV Remote Control shows ads; Universal TV Remote Control ‎ does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control ‎ or Android TV Remote Control?
Universal TV Remote Control ‎ ships an update weekly, and Android TV Remote Control weekly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control ‎ was updated on October 13, 2026 and Android TV Remote Control on October 10, 2026.

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