Comparison

TV Remote Universal Control vs ThirdGear

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote Universal Control

Control all your smart TVs from your iPhone with a single app. Effortlessly connect via Wi-Fi for seamless navigation, app access, and playback control. Offers a touchpad and mobile keyboard for enhanced usability.

Highlights
  • Universal Smart TV compatibility
  • Wi-Fi connection
  • Full remote control access
  • Streaming app launcher
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Mobile keyboard input
  • Playback controls
Features
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One remote for all your TVs - right on your iPhone. Forget about juggling remotes, changing batteries, or using outdated controls. Compatible with a wide range of Smart TVs and devices, including: • Samsung • FireTV (Amazon) • Android TV • Google TV • Roku TV & Devices • TCL (Roku TV / Google TV) • Hisense (Roku TV / Android TV) • Sony (Android TV / Google TV) • Xiaomi Mi TV (Android TV) • Onn. (Walmart brand, Roku / Android) • Panasonic • Philips (Android TV) • Toshiba (Fire TV / Android TV) • Insignia (Fire TV) • Sharp (Roku TV / Android TV) • Skyworth • Sceptre • Westinghouse • Sanyo • RCA • Any TV-connected Projector supporting network control • Other major Smart TV brands supporting standard local network control Effortlessly connect via Wi-Fi and enjoy seamless control of your Smart TV from anywhere in your home. KEY FEATURES: 1. Quick & Easy Setup – Instantly connect to your Smart TV over Wi-Fi. No complicated pairing — just open the app, and you’re ready to go. 2. Full Control Access – Adjust volume, change channels, open apps, and more with intuitive controls designed to make your TV experience smoother and more enjoyable. 3. Universal Compatibility – Works with most popular Smart TV brands, including Samsung, LG, Sony, and others. 4. Streaming Apps Access – Quickly open any app installed on your TV, such as Netflix, YouTube, Apple TV, Spotify, and more — all from your iPhone. 5. Touchpad Navigation – Control your TV smoothly with finger swipes, just like a laptop touchpad, for effortless navigation. 6. Mobile Keyboard – Type and search directly from your iPhone instead of struggling with your TV’s on-screen keyboard. 7. HDMI Inputs – Easily switch between connected devices without leaving the app. 8. Playback Controls – Pause, play, rewind, and fast-forward while watching movies or shows for ultimate convenience. 9. User-Friendly Interface – Navigate effortlessly with a clean, responsive interface designed for ease of use. 10. Stable & Reliable Connection – Enjoy a stable Wi-Fi connection that keeps your remote accessible and responsive whenever you need it. 11. Exclusive PRO Features – Unlock the full power of TV Remote Universal Control with PRO Access, offering all features and customization options to enhance your experience. DISCLAIMER: This application is not affiliated with nor endorsed by any aforementioned brand, and is not an official product of it or of its affiliates. Some minor buttons or functions may not respond on certain TV models due to specific limitations of those devices or their operating systems. However, ongoing development is focused on customizing remote layouts for each major TV series to improve compatibility and ensure full functionality in future updates. Available in-app purchases: • 1-week subscription • Free trial • 1-year subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Download TV Remote Universal Control now and transform your TV-watching experience!

About

ThirdGear

Features
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Built for car enthusiasts who enjoy spending time in third gear. Mix and match engines, gearboxes, final drives and tires, then see what each combination does to speed and rpm in every gear. Change a ratio and everything redraws: the rpm-vs-speed trace, tractive effort against the traction limit, where each gear tops out, and where you should be shifting. Features A/B comparison: Put two setups side by side on the same charts. Swap a diff, a gearbox, or a whole engine and watch what moves. Acceleration and traction - Timed runs with your shift times factored in, plus tractive effort per gear against the grip you actually have. Optimal shift points - Where the next gear starts pulling harder than the one you're in, not just where the limiter is. Lap telemetry gear map - Import a lap from RaceChrono and see which gear you're in at every point on the track, with shift logic you can tune to match how you actually drive it. Garage - Save setups, load them back, and share one with a mate as a QR code. Everything runs on your device for free. No account, no sign-in, no network, and nothing leaves your phone.

Screenshots

TV Remote Universal Control4 screens
ThirdGear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThirdGear at none against TV Remote Universal Control's 5. On price, ads, device support 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. TV Remote Universal Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. ThirdGear asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TV Remote Universal Control versus ThirdGear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote Universal ControlThirdGear
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValery SihaiYichen Jiang

In-app purchases

5 purchases

TV Remote Universal Control

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Pro Access (+ trial period)3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro Access$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro Access7 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Yearly Pro Access$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Individual Lifetime Pro$39.99
None

ThirdGear

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote Universal Control free?
TV Remote Universal Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThirdGear free?
ThirdGear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Remote Universal Control or ThirdGear have ads?
Neither TV Remote Universal Control nor ThirdGear shows ads.

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