Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control ‎ vs Sightmark

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

Sightmark

Features
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The Sightmark app connects compatible Sightmark riflescopes to a phone or tablet for remote live viewing and device control. Once connected, the user can view the riflescope’s feed without remaining directly behind the optic. This is useful when the rifle is secured on a tripod or other stable support, and when a shooter and spotter need to monitor the same view. The app also provides remote access to supported riflescope settings. Depending on the connected model, users can adjust display values, select a thermal color palette, change the reticle style and color, manage recording options, choose weapon profiles, review media, check storage, and perform device-maintenance functions. Remote adjustment helps avoid unnecessary contact with a carefully positioned riflescope. Connection is made through the riflescope’s local Wi-Fi network. This direct connection does not require internet service. After the mobile device joins the riflescope’s Wi-Fi network, the Connect Device control changes from gray to red. Tap the red control to open the live riflescope feed. The wireless live view may have noticeable delay. Use the mobile feed for observation, setup, recording review, and spotter support. Do not use it as the primary aiming view or rely on it for time-critical shot placement or firearm-safety decisions. Safety and Operating Limitations • Always follow the four universal rules of firearm safety. • Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction while connecting a mobile device or changing settings. • Secure the rifle before using a phone or tablet near it. • Confirm important changes through the riflescope before firing. • Do not treat the delayed mobile feed as a real-time substitute for the riflescope display. • Some app controls change settings on the connected riflescope immediately. Confirm the selected reticle, palette, weapon profile, and other critical settings before use. Connecting a Riflescope 1. Power on the compatible Sightmark riflescope. 2. Enable Wi-Fi on the riflescope. 3. Open the Wi-Fi settings on the phone or tablet. 4. Select the Wi-Fi network broadcast by the riflescope. Use the SSID and password shown in the riflescope’s Wi-Fi settings (the default password is 12345678). 5. If the mobile device warns that the network has no internet access, choose the option that keeps the device connected. The riflescope creates a local Wi-Fi connection and does not provide internet service. 6. Open the Sightmark app. 7. Wait for the gray Connect Device control and Wi-Fi symbol to turn red. 8. Tap Connect Device to open the live view. 9. When finished, open Device Settings and tap Disconnect. If Connect Device Remains Gray • Confirm that Wi-Fi is enabled on both the riflescope and the mobile device. • Confirm that the phone or tablet is connected to the riflescope’s SSID, not another saved network. • Accept any prompt asking whether to remain connected to a network without internet access. • Move the mobile device closer to the riflescope and reduce obstructions between them. • Close and reopen the app after the Wi-Fi connection is established. • If necessary, restart the riflescope’s Wi-Fi function and reconnect. Live-View Delay A visible delay may occur between activity in front of the riflescope and its appearance on the phone or tablet. The amount of delay can vary with the connected hardware and wireless conditions. This latency is expected behavior for the app’s transmitted view. A shooter should aim through the riflescope itself, while a spotter may use the app to observe the transmitted image and assist with non-time-critical adjustments.

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control ‎4 screens
Sightmark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sightmark at none against Universal TV Remote Control ‎'s 12. Sightmark also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Universal TV Remote Control ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (250 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Sightmark asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sightmark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control ‎ has 250 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Universal TV Remote Control ‎ versus Sightmark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control ‎Sightmark
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (250 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings250 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPaoAppsSellmark Corporation

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
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  • 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
None

Sightmark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control ‎ free?
Universal TV Remote Control ‎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sightmark free?
Sightmark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control ‎ or Sightmark?
Sightmark is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control ‎ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 250 ratings, while Sightmark averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote Control ‎ or Sightmark have ads?
Neither Universal TV Remote Control ‎ nor Sightmark shows ads.

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