TV Remote Controller Universal vs SofaKey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TV Remote Controller Universal
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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 β all from one app. Key Features: β’ Universal Remote: Control 70+ TV brands with a single app β’ Media Casting: Cast photos and videos from your phone directly to your TV β’ Auto Discovery: Automatically finds TVs on your WiFi network β’ Voice Input: Use voice commands to type on your TV β’ Sleep Timer: Set your TV to turn off automatically β’ Quick Connect: Instant pairing via WiFi β no setup required β’ Full Control: Power, volume, channels, navigation, input source, and more β’ 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 β 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: β’ Annual subscription: $59.99 β’ Weekly subscription: $4.99 β’ Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase β’ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period β’ Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal β’ Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase β’ 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
SofaKey
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Lost your physical remote? SofaKey turns your iPhone into a clean, responsive Wi-Fi remote for compatible Hisense Smart TVs powered by VIDAA. Find your TV automatically, pair using the code shown on the screen, and stay in control from the phone that is already in your hand. EVERYDAY TV CONTROLS β’ Navigate with a familiar D-pad and OK button β’ Adjust volume, mute sound, and change channels β’ Turn your TV on or off β’ Play, pause, rewind, and fast-forward β’ Open Home, Back, and Menu β’ Enter channel numbers with the number pad β’ Launch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, and Disney+ when available on your TV QUICK SETUP 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open SofaKey and let it find compatible TVs nearby. 3. Select your TV and enter the pairing code displayed on its screen. DESIGNED FOR DAILY USE β’ Large controls made for comfortable one-handed use β’ Haptic feedback for more natural button presses β’ Automatic reconnection to your paired TV β’ Support for saving and switching between multiple TVs β’ Manual IP address entry when automatic discovery is unavailable β’ Remote commands are sent directly through your local network WAKE YOUR TV SofaKey can wake supported TVs from standby using Wake-on-LAN. Availability depends on your TV model and network settings. COMPATIBILITY SofaKey works only with compatible Hisense Smart TVs running the VIDAA operating system. Your iPhone and TV must be connected to the same local Wi-Fi network. Hisense TV models that do not run VIDAA are not supported. Available commands and streaming shortcuts may vary by TV model, software version, and region. If SofaKey cannot find or control your TV, contact us and we will help you check compatibility. Some features may require SofaKey Premium. Available plans, durations, and prices are shown in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through your Apple Account settings. PRIVACY & LEGAL Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15KDQmk4zpXsOGlqdDrgvIa8KFQb-4C3qui43ron_V04 Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y7IdjQGEJQGjZn5GTJmPbEUYql36iTbRMO2CTJClKR0 SofaKey is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Hisense or VIDAA. Hisense and VIDAA are trademarks of their respective owners.
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Verdict
TV Remote Controller Universal and SofaKey are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TV Remote Controller Universal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SofaKey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | TV Remote Controller Universal | SofaKey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD | Sofiia Stadnichuk |
In-app purchases
TV Remote Controller Universal
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Yearly$59.991 Year
SofaKey
- Premium Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Premium Annual$24.991 Year
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