Comparison

Universal TV Remote™ Control vs Remote Smart TV

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 universal TV remote. Easily control all your smart TVs, including popular brands like Samsung, LG, Roku, and Fire TV, over Wi-Fi. Navigate channels, adjust volume, use voice search, and even type with a keyboard for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Universal TV control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Voice search for shows
  • On-screen keyboard
  • Volume and channel control
  • Turn TV on/off
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Can't find your remote again? Here is an easy way to find a replacement without leaving your home! Lost your TV remote control? Say goodbye to the hassle of searching for your remote. Try the easy TV Remote Control app! It support all the mainstream TV brands including Roku TV and Roku Sticks, LG, Vizio, Samsung, Fire TV and Firestick, Hisense, TCL and more. Just connect this Universal TV remote control app to your TV in the same Wi-Fi. And you can turn your TV on or off, change volume, find shows, and pick channels — just like a normal TV remote and more. Make your TV watching easy with this simple universal TV remote control app! Main Features of Universal TV Remote Control: Easy find: This TV remote control app finds all TVs on your Wi-Fi, making setup easy. Fast TV remote control: Our simple TV remote gives you quick TV control. Voice and on/off are in this TV remote app. Easy use for TV remote: Use the touch pad for easy TV control in simple universal TV remote control Keyboard: Type and search for shows fast in Roku remote control app Turn on/off your TV from your phone, enjoy easy TV use in TV remote control app Use your voice to find shows in our Universal TV remote app and use voice search. How to use TV Remote for Roku TV & Smart TV: Download the Roku Remote Control app. Pick a TV brand like Fire TV, Samsung, Roku, TCL, LG, Vizio, Hisense, etc. on the same Wi-Fi as the TV remote control. Tap to connect your TV to this Roku remote control app. Done! Your TV remote control app is ready. Control your TV easily with these steps using this Roku remote control app! TV remote easy control - For all TV brands ▸ TV Remote control for Roku TV ▸ Vizio Smart TV Remote - Vizio TV Remote ▸ Cast to TV, screen mirroring for TV ▸ Fire TV remote control & remote control for FireStick ▸ TV Remote control for Vizio ▸ TV Remote control for LG and Samsung ▸ TV Remote control for TV including TCL, LG, Hisense Universal TV remote stops typical remote problems like losing it or dead batteries, turning your phone into a simple, all-in-one universal TV remote control. Troubleshooting: - The Universal remote control app must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your smart TV. - If you experience connection issues with TV device, try reinstalling the Universal remote app and restarting your TV to fix common problems. Note on TV Remote: This TV remote control for all Smart TV app is NOT linked to any TV brand. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tv-remote-ios-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/tv-remote-ios-terms-of-use

About

Remote Smart TV

Features
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Remote TV is a smart app that allows you to easily control your TV from your phone. Simply connect your phone and TV via Wi-Fi to control the TV, including channel selection, searching, typing on the keyboard, and mouse navigation… In addition to supporting remote control functions like a traditional remote, you can cast videos or photos from your phone to the TV with just one click. Main features - Replace a traditional remote to control the TV from a distance - Cast photos, videos, and YouTube content from your phone to the TV - Control the TV using voice commands - Smart keyboard: type on the TV directly from your phone - Touchpad for easy mouse navigation on the TV via your phone - Add favorite apps for quick access from your phone to the TV Control TV from your phone Remote TV offers 3 basic control modes: (1) Control the direction of movement (up and down), adjust volume, turn the TV on/off. (2) Number keypad mode: Enter channel numbers with a numeric keypad (3) Touchpad: Navigating with intuitive swipe gestures is far more user-friendly than relying on traditional "down" or "right" button presses, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: finding your favorite movie or series effortlessly on your TV Advanced control features: - Voice control: Control your TV hands-free by simply speaking commands into your phone. - Smart keyboard: quickly type on the TV from your phone using a simple keyboard. Cast videos and photos from your phone to the TV - Cast photos/videos to the TV - Stream YouTube directly from your phone to the TV Quickly access your favorite apps Pin your favorite apps or channels for quick access without wasting time searching We’ve included all the most essential features for everyday use, and more will be added in future updates. If you enjoy the app, please leave us a review - your feedback is always appreciated.

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote™ Control4 screens
Remote Smart TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Universal TV Remote™ Control at #71 against Remote Smart TV's unranked. Remote Smart TV's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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. Universal TV Remote™ Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Remote Smart TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote™ Control ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote Smart TV weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Universal TV Remote™ Control versus Remote Smart TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote™ ControlRemote Smart TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (33K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings33K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#71 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size247 MB60 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSEAMOBI TECH PTE LTDVIET NAM TAPBI TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED

Bugs and requests

Universal TV Remote™ Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Vibration instead of button response
  • Subscription ads pop up frequently

Requested features

3 requests
  • Volume control
  • Refresh button functionality
  • Microphone access without subscription

Remote Smart TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Universal TV Remote™ Control

Subscriptions4
  • TV Remote Control Weekly V1$4.997 Days
  • Universal TV Remote Pro Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control Yearly V1$19.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Universal TV Remote Pro Yearly$28.991 Year
One-time1
  • Universal TV Remote Life Time$29.99
3 purchases

Remote Smart TV

Subscriptions3
  • Remote TV: Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Remote TV: Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Remote TV: Annually$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote™ Control free?
Universal TV Remote™ Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Smart TV free?
Remote Smart TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal TV Remote™ Control or Remote Smart TV have ads?
Both Universal TV Remote™ Control and Remote Smart TV show ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote™ Control or Remote Smart TV?
Universal TV Remote™ Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote Smart TV weekly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote™ Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and Remote Smart TV on October 25, 2026.

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