Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control ‎ 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

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

Universal TV Remote Control ►

Control multiple smart TVs from your phone with this app. Connect via Wi-Fi to navigate menus, adjust volume, launch apps, and type using your phone's keyboard. Supports major brands like LG, Samsung, Roku, and Android TV.

Highlights
  • Control multiple smart TVs
  • Wi-Fi network connection
  • Navigate menus and adjust volume
  • Launch apps directly
  • On-screen keyboard for text input
  • Supports major TV brands
Features
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Universal TV Remote Control lets you control multiple smart TVs using just one app. No need to switch between different remotes! Manage all your TVs from a single interface. Connect your phone to the same Wi‑Fi network as your TV, and you’re ready to go. Navigate menus, adjust the volume, switch inputs, launch apps, or type using your phone’s keyboard, all in seconds. Whether you’re streaming, gaming, or just watching regular TV, control stays right in your hand. Supports many TV Brands: • LG • Samsung • Roku • Fire TV • Vizio TV • Android TV / Google TV • Many models of Philips, TCL, Onn, etc.. Note: Some tv models of the brands may not be supported for remote control by the app. Features: • Auto‑detect TVs on the same Wi‑Fi network • Works with leading brands including LG, Samsung, Roku, Fire TV, Vizio TV, Google TV, and Android TV • Smooth touchpad navigation for effortless browsing and control • Open apps directly without needing the original remote • Fast text input through an on‑screen keyboard • More exciting features! Note: Feature availability may vary based on the TV brand and model. Some functions may not be supported on certain devices. So what are you waiting for? Download Universal TV Remote Control and start controlling your smart tv from your device! Disclaimer: Universal TV Remote Control is an independent app and is not affiliated with, related to, or in any way associated with any of the brands or companies mentioned within the app or its descriptions, including but not limited to LG, Samsung, Roku, Fire TV, Vizio TV, Android TV, Google TV, Philips, TCL, and Onn. ************************** Subscriptions & Terms ************************** The usage of the Universal TV Remote Control ► app requires a valid subscription. Free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the trial period. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. All subscriptions automatically renew if it is not cancelled within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for the next subscription period up to 24 hours prior to the current subscription expiring. It is not possible to cancel an existing in-app subscription. You can disable the automatic renewal function at any time by adjusting your account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://www.algotwist.com/apps/tv-remote/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control ‎4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control ►4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal TV Remote Control ‎ at free with in-app purchases against Universal TV Remote Control ►'s subscription. Universal TV Remote Control ‎ also leads on ratings volume (250 vs 83). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control ► sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 250 and 83 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote Control ‎ ships an update weekly, Universal TV Remote Control ► every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal TV Remote Control ‎ versus Universal TV Remote Control ►: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control ‎Universal TV Remote Control ►
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (250 ratings)4.8 (83 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings250 — better83
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaoAppsAlgoTwist Ltd

Customer experience

Universal TV Remote Control ‎

All ratings246 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.5%

Universal TV Remote Control ►

All ratings82 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.4%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control ‎

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Access$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Access with Trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$3.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • 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
10 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control ►

Subscriptions9
  • Universal TV Remote Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Universal TV Remote Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Universal TV Remote Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Universal TV Remote Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Universal TV Remote Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Universal TV Remote Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Universal TV Remote Yearly3 Days trial$31.991 Year
  • Universal TV Remote Yearly$31.991 Year
  • Universal TV Remote Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • TV Remote Full Access$39.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control ‎ free?
Universal TV Remote Control ‎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote Control ► free?
Universal TV Remote Control ► is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control ‎ or Universal TV Remote Control ►?
Universal TV Remote Control ► is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control ‎ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 250 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control ► averages 4.8 from 83 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote Control ‎ or Universal TV Remote Control ► have ads?
Neither Universal TV Remote Control ‎ nor Universal TV Remote Control ► shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control ‎ or Universal TV Remote Control ►?
Universal TV Remote Control ‎ ships an update weekly, and Universal TV Remote Control ► every 2 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control ‎ was updated on November 4, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control ► on November 5, 2026.

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