Comparison

Universal Remote for Smart TV+ vs VideoFlow

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

VideoFlow

Features
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VideoFlow is a powerful, privacy-first web browser engineered specifically for a seamless media experience. Whether you’re listening to web streams, casting videos to your living room, or securely navigating the internet, VideoFlow gives you total control without the bloat of traditional browsers. KEY FEATURES: • Background Audio Playback: Keep listening to your favorite web videos and audio streams even when you minimize the app or lock your screen. • Cast to Smart TVs: One tap to instantly stream extracted web media directly to your Google Cast compatible Smart TV. • Private Vault: Secure your sensitive tabs behind a biometric FaceID/TouchID wall seamlessly integrated into the Tab Manager. • Ad & Tracker Blocking: Enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private web experience with our native content blockers. • Unlimited Tabs & Links: Organize your workflow with infinite saved links, favorites, and smart isolated tabs. Upgrade to VideoFlow Pro to unlock the ultimate media experience, including Background Audio, Smart Casting, and the Biometric Private Vault. Privacy Policy: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wrr094/VideoFlowApp/refs/heads/main/PrivacyPolicy.md Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Universal Remote for Smart TV+4 screens
VideoFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VideoFlow at none against Universal Remote for Smart TV+'s shown. Universal Remote for Smart TV+'s advantage is chart position (#146 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 Remote for Smart TV+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and VideoFlow sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Universal Remote for Smart TV+ versus VideoFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Remote for Smart TV+VideoFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#146 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better15.8
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDelta SoftwareBishow Raj Adhikari

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

VideoFlow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Universal Remote for Smart TV+

Subscriptions9
  • Universal Remote Weekly Plan3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Weekly Plan$5.997 Days
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  • Universal Remote Weekly Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Weekly Plan3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Weekly Plan3 Days trial3 variants$9.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Weekly Plan7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Yearly Plan3 Days trial3 variants$19.991 Year
  • Universal Remote Yearly Plan2 variants$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Universal Remote Lifetime2 variants$29.99
1 purchases

VideoFlow

Subscriptions1
  • VideoFlow Pro1 Month trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Universal Remote for Smart TV+ free?
Universal Remote for Smart TV+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VideoFlow free?
VideoFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal Remote for Smart TV+ or VideoFlow have ads?
Universal Remote for Smart TV+ shows ads; VideoFlow does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote for Smart TV+ or VideoFlow?
Universal Remote for Smart TV+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and VideoFlow every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote for Smart TV+ was updated on October 27, 2026 and VideoFlow on October 25, 2026.

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