Comparison

Rising Standards vs TV Remote Controller Universal

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

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About

Rising Standards

Features
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Rise above with the Rising Standards App! Use this app to control your Rising Standards unit remotely, pair new units, update the software and so much more! You will also find options for support, the user manual and FAQs.

About

TV Remote Controller Universal

Features
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Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal remote control for 70+ TV brands. Control Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, Philips, Panasonic, TCL, and many more — all from one app. Key Features: • Universal Remote: Control 70+ TV brands with a single app • Media Casting: Cast photos and videos from your phone directly to your TV • Auto Discovery: Automatically finds TVs on your WiFi network • Voice Input: Use voice commands to type on your TV • Sleep Timer: Set your TV to turn off automatically • Quick Connect: Instant pairing via WiFi — no setup required • Full Control: Power, volume, channels, navigation, input source, and more • App Launcher: Launch Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and other streaming apps Supported Brands: Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony, Google TV, Fire TV, Vizio, Hisense, Philips, Panasonic, TCL, Sharp, Toshiba, Xiaomi, Haier, JVC, Insignia, Grundig, Bang & Olufsen, Skyworth, Hitachi, Sanyo, Magnavox, Element, Westinghouse, Changhong, Konka, Loewe, Metz, Telefunken, Onn, Sceptre, RCA, Thomson, Blaupunkt, Kogan, Vestel, Medion, Aiwa, Polaroid, Emerson, AOC, Daewoo, Hyundai, Nokia, Realme, OnePlus, Finlux, Sylvania, Proscan, Vu, Micromax, Coby, Orion, Dyon, Nevir, Engel, Cello, Linsar, Seiki, Funai, Sansui, Alba, Bush, Technika, Luxor, Digihome, Logik, Polarline, CHiQ, and more. Simple Setup: 1. Connect your iPhone to the same WiFi as your TV 2. Open the app — your TV is found automatically 3. Start controlling your TV instantly Works with Smart TVs connected to your WiFi network. Supports Samsung, LG webOS, Roku, Sony Bravia, Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV, and many more platforms. You can upgrade to Premium with subscription options: • Annual subscription: $59.99 • Weekly subscription: $4.99 • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy Policy: https://www.mobilealchemy.co/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://www.mobilealchemy.co/terms-of-service.html

Screenshots

Rising Standards4 screens
TV Remote Controller Universal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rising Standards at none against TV Remote Controller Universal's 2. Rising Standards also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 18.0). TV Remote Controller Universal's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, 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. TV Remote Controller Universal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Rising Standards asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rising Standards ships an update monthly, TV Remote Controller Universal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Rising Standards versus TV Remote Controller Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRising StandardsTV Remote Controller Universal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJAMES A BASELLMOBILE ALCHEMY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Rising Standards

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TV Remote Controller Universal

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Rising Standards free?
Rising Standards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote Controller Universal free?
TV Remote Controller Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rising Standards or TV Remote Controller Universal have ads?
Neither Rising Standards nor TV Remote Controller Universal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rising Standards or TV Remote Controller Universal?
Rising Standards ships an update monthly, and TV Remote Controller Universal every 4 days. Most recently, Rising Standards was updated on October 3, 2026 and TV Remote Controller Universal on October 7, 2026.

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