Comparison

Universal TV Remote™ Control vs Paint Projects

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

Paint Projects

Features
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Paint Projects is a comprehensive paint calculator app that helps users estimate paint requirements for interior and exterior painting projects. The app allows users to create multiple paint jobs, add different types of surfaces (walls, doors, windows), and calculate the exact amount of paint needed based on coverage rates and number of coats. Multi-Job Management - Create and manage multiple paint projects - Switch between different jobs easily - Rename and delete jobs as needed - Persistent storage of all job data Surface Calculation - Add walls, doors, and windows with custom dimensions - Automatic area calculations for each surface type - Subtract door and window areas from wall areas for accurate paint requirements - Name surfaces for better organization Paint Settings - Configurable paint coverage per unit (L or gallons) - Adjustable number of coats required - Support for both metric (m²/L) and imperial (ft²/gal) units - Real-time calculation updates

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote™ Control4 screens
Paint Projects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Universal TV Remote™ Control at Free against Paint Projects's $0.99. Universal TV Remote™ Control also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). Paint Projects's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Universal TV Remote™ Control is free to download; Paint Projects costs $0.99 up front. Universal TV Remote™ Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Paint Projects asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote™ Control ships an update every 2 weeks, Paint Projects every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Universal TV Remote™ Control versus Paint Projects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote™ ControlPaint Projects
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (33K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings33K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#61 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size247 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSEAMOBI TECH PTE LTDChristopher Lamb

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

Paint Projects

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
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  • Universal TV Remote Pro Yearly$28.991 Year
One-time1
  • Universal TV Remote Life Time$29.99
None

Paint Projects

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 Paint Projects free?
Paint Projects costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal TV Remote™ Control or Paint Projects have ads?
Universal TV Remote™ Control shows ads; Paint Projects does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote™ Control or Paint Projects?
Universal TV Remote™ Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and Paint Projects every 2 months. Most recently, Universal TV Remote™ Control was updated on October 20, 2026 and Paint Projects on October 7, 2026.

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