Comparison

Universal TV Remote™ Control vs Starvue

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

Starvue

Features
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Starvue - Where Every Star Finds Its Place on Your Wall. ( Starvue——每一颗星辰,都能在你的壁纸上找到归宿)

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote™ Control4 screens
Starvue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Starvue at none against Universal TV Remote™ Control's 5. Starvue also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Universal TV Remote™ Control's advantage is chart position (#61 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Starvue asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote™ Control ships an update every 2 weeks, Starvue every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Universal TV Remote™ Control versus Starvue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote™ ControlStarvue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (33K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings33K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#61 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size247 MB91 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSEAMOBI TECH PTE LTDXINGMENGYUAN TECH 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

Starvue

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

Starvue

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 Starvue free?
Starvue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal TV Remote™ Control or Starvue have ads?
Both Universal TV Remote™ Control and Starvue show ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote™ Control or Starvue?
Universal TV Remote™ Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and Starvue every 5 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote™ Control was updated on October 20, 2026 and Starvue on September 30, 2026.

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