Comparison

Universal Remote vs Universal

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

Head to head
About

Universal Remote

Stream media and mirror your phone's screen to a larger display. Control your TV remotely with a simple interface. Enjoy a bigger, better viewing experience for videos and games.

Highlights
  • Cast media to TV
  • Real-time streaming
  • TV remote control
  • Share screen with 1 touch
  • Quick device search and connect
Features
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Are you bored of squinting at your phone screen to watch videos or play games? Say goodbye to small screens and hello to the big screen experience with the Cast TV app! Main features of the screen mirror app: Cast media to TV from your phone Real-time streaming for a vibrant viewing experience TV remote control from afar Share screen with 1 touch in high-quality Quickly Search & connect with devices How to use screen-mirroring app: Turn off the VPN on your smartphone. Ensure that your TV and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Open the Cast TV app to connect your phone to tv. The smart TV remote app brings for you a bigger and better viewing experience. So, what are you waiting for? Experience the magic of screen mirroring today and enhance your entertainment experience to new heights! • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Universal

Control your smart TV and cast media directly from your phone. This app offers universal compatibility with major smart TV brands via WiFi, allowing you to manage volume, channels, and navigate menus. Share photos and videos from your device to the big screen seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Universal TV compatibility via WiFi
  • Cast photos and videos to TV
  • Intuitive touchpad navigation
  • App and channel launcher
  • Built-in keyboard for easy input
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Turn your iPhone into the ultimate smart TV remote — no extra hardware, no setup hassle. Connect over your home WiFi and get full control of Roku, Samsung, LG, Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, Chromecast, and more. Whether you lost the remote or just want a better way to control your TV, you're ready in seconds. SUPPORTED DEVICES • Roku (TCL Roku TV, Sharp Roku TV, Hisense Roku TV, and all Roku OS devices) • Samsung Smart TV (Tizen OS) • LG Smart TV (webOS) • Amazon Fire TV (Fire TV Stick, Toshiba, Insignia, and Fire TV Edition TVs) • Android TV & Google TV (Sony, TCL, Chromecast with Google TV, and more) • Chromecast / Google Cast KEY FEATURES Touchpad Control Slide your finger across the screen like a laptop trackpad to navigate TV menus smoothly. Samsung and LG users get a real on-screen pointer — move and click just like a mouse. Built-in Keyboard Searching Netflix or entering a Wi-Fi password on your TV? Type on your phone keyboard and the text appears on screen instantly. No more pecking through on-screen letters one by one. Quick App Launch Open Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video, Spotify, or Twitch with a single tap. Add up to 8 favorites, drag to reorder — your most-used apps always one tap away. TV Power On / Off Wake a sleeping TV over WiFi with Wake-on-LAN — no need to get up. Power off any supported brand directly from the app. Wide Brand Support Works with Roku, Samsung, LG, Amazon Fire TV, Sony, TCL, Google TV, Chromecast, and other Android TV devices. One app for every TV in your home. Full Button Set Everything your physical remote has — volume up/down/mute, channel +/-, source/input, D-pad navigation, OK/Back/Home, play/pause, rewind, fast-forward (3 speeds), color buttons (red/green/yellow/blue), and a numpad (0-9) for direct channel entry. Media Cast Send photos and videos from your iPhone gallery to the big screen. Slideshow mode auto-advances every 5 seconds, or pause anytime. Supports Google Cast and compatible Android TV devices. Themes Personalize your remote with 6 built-in themes: Default, Retro, Ocean, Ember, Forest, and Lavender. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your iPhone and your TV to the same WiFi network 2. Open the app — your TV is detected automatically 3. Tap to connect and start controlling in seconds SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Unlock all premium features with a plan that works for you: • Weekly subscription • Monthly subscription • Annual subscription Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Roku Inc., Google LLC, Amazon, or any other brand mentioned. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Terms of Use: https://dimention.app/controller-air-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://dimention.app/controller-air-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Universal Remote4 screens
Universal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote at 5.0 against Universal's 4.3. Universal's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Universal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote ships an update every 4 days, Universal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal Remote versus Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteUniversal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings236 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSon Nguyen MinhDIMENTION UYGULAMA VE YAZILIM GELISTIRME ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

Universal Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Universal

All ratings36 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly2 variants$9.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$28.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • LifeTime$12.99
  • Lifetime Premium$41.99
8 purchases

Universal

Subscriptions6
  • TV Remote Controller Weekly$4.997 Days
  • TV Remote Controller Monthly$6.991 Month
  • TV Controller Pro - Weekly$7.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • TV Remote Controller Monthly$9.991 Month
  • TV Remote Controller Annual$29.991 Year
  • TV Controller Pro - Annual$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Command Air Lifetime Lite$29.99
  • Life Time$74.99

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal free?
Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or Universal?
Universal Remote is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Universal averages 4.3 from 36 ratings.
Do Universal Remote or Universal have ads?
Neither Universal Remote nor Universal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or Universal?
Universal Remote ships an update every 4 days, and Universal every 2 days. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 11, 2026 and Universal on October 12, 2026.

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