Comparison

Universal Remote for Smart TV+ vs TV Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Universal Remote for Smart TV+

Control your smart TVs with your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. This app offers a user-friendly interface to manage power, volume, channels, and even cast content from your device to the big screen. It's a perfect replacement for misplaced physical remotes.

Highlights
  • Power, volume, and channel control
  • Keyboard and touchpad for navigation
  • Screen mirroring and casting
  • YouTube and IPTV casting
  • Playback controls
  • Apple Watch support
  • Dynamic Island integration
Features
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Universal Remote for Smart TV+ is the most versatile & user-friendly app for you to download on your iPhone/iPad/Apple Watch and remote control your Smart TVs on the same WiFi. This TV remote application copies almost all functions of the traditional remote controller so that it can be a perfect alternative if you are prone to losing or misplacing your physical smart tv remote. Highlight Features of Universal Remote App: - Power Control Turn on/off your smart TVs with just one tap! - Volume Control You can change the volume of your TV or even mute it with our universal remote app. - Channel Management This remote controller has channel up/down controls for you to easily manage channels. - Keyboard Keyboard for quick text input and search on TV. - Touchpad Wide touchpad for easy menu and content navigation. - Add Favorite Channels/Apps & Pin to Top Quick access to your favorite channels and apps. - Screen Share to TV Screen Mirror & Cast to big display in HD quality. - Cast YouTube online videos & IPTV channels. Share YouTube/IPTV m3u/m3u8 playlists on the big smart TV screen. - Playback Control With Start/Pause/Stop/Fastforward/Rewind Built-in. - Support Dynamic Island View the TV remote app status at the top of the phone screen. - Support Apple Watch Control your smart TVs from the comfort of your Apple Watch. - Support for DLNA Protocol Enjoy HD screen mirroring/casting to more TV brands. - Automatic Device Connect Easily connect to your smart TV without hassle. This universal remote TV controller app perfectly controls popular universal TV brands. Just download and select your TV brand and go. Easily replace the traditional remote control with this all-in-one TV remote control app. 100% easy-to-use! Terms of Use: https://www.deltasoftware.cc/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.deltasoftware.cc/privacy-policy

About

TV Remote

Features
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This application provides a comprehensive and intuitive remote control experience, transforming your mobile device into a powerful universal remote for a wide range of smart televisions. The app offers enhanced functionality through premium features, including the ability to manage multiple devices simultaneously, access to advanced Quick Access shortcuts, and an upgraded touchpad experience for seamless navigation. It effortlessly connects over your local Wi-Fi network to Smart TV's, eliminating the need for multiple physical remotes and simplifying your home entertainment setup. [Core Functionality] Navigate your television's interface with unparalleled precision using the integrated touchpad, which is designed to mimic the sensitive, gesture-based control found on the Apple TV remote, making menu scrolling and selection incredibly smooth. The application ensures fast and automatic device discovery on your network for immediate pairing. All essential controls are readily available, allowing you to adjust the volume, power the TV on or off, change channels, switch input sources like HDMI, and access the main menu or settings with simple taps. Furthermore, the innovative Quick Access feature provides one-touch shortcuts to launch your favorite streaming services directly, right from the remote interface. [Premium Experience] Upgrading to the premium version unlocks the full potential of your smart home setup by enabling simultaneous connections to multiple televisions, allowing you to switch between a living room Samsung and a bedroom Apple TV instantly without re-pairing. This tier also enhances the touchpad with advanced gestures and superior sensitivity for expert control. Users also gain the ability to fully customize the Quick Access bar by adding their own specific app shortcuts and enjoy a completely uninterrupted, ad-free experience for focused control. [Wide Compatibility] This remote is engineered for broad compatibility, supporting thousands of smart TV models from industry-leading manufacturers. Full functionality is available for Smart TV's, and recent Philips Smart TVs. The application operates entirely over your existing Wi-Fi network, ensuring a clean and responsive setup with no additional hardware or infrared blasters required, as long as your phone and TV share the same network. [Why Choose This Remote?] Consolidate the clutter of multiple physical remotes into one streamlined, elegant, and powerful application. This remote simplifies your home entertainment system by unifying the control of different brands under a single interface, making navigation effortless and enjoyable. With its high-performance responsiveness, a user-friendly interface available in both light and dark themes, and its powerful touchpad, it is the essential digital companion for every modern smart home. Privacy & Policy: https://keremturkozu.github.io/remotetv-privacy.html Term of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Universal Remote for Smart TV+4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote at none against Universal Remote for Smart TV+'s shown. Universal Remote for Smart TV+'s advantage is chart position (#184 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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 Remote for Smart TV+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Universal Remote for Smart TV+ versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Remote for Smart TV+TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#184 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDelta SoftwareKerem Turkozu

Bugs and requests

Universal Remote for Smart TV+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Funcionó al principio pero luego dejó de conectarse
  • Wont mirror to my tv. Just keeps saying format not supported
  • Don't waste your time on the trial. Doesn't cast or mirror. Remote function & settings option at bottom of screen are the only 2 out of 5 that operate

Requested features

1 request
  • None

TV Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Universal Remote for Smart TV+

Subscriptions7
  • Universal Remote Weekly Plan3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Weekly Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Weekly Plan3 Days trial$8.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Universal Remote Weekly Plan3 Days trial3 variants$9.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Weekly Plan7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Yearly Plan3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Universal Remote Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Universal Remote Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Access3 Days trial$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$29.99

Questions

Is Universal Remote for Smart TV+ free?
Universal Remote for Smart TV+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal Remote for Smart TV+ or TV Remote have ads?
Universal Remote for Smart TV+ shows ads; TV Remote does not.

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