Comparison

Universal Control vs Universal TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

Universal Control

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app offers seamless navigation, media casting, and screen mirroring without needing extra hardware. It's a convenient solution for managing your TV experience.

Highlights
  • Smart Auto-Detection
  • Smooth Navigation Touchpad
  • Quick Channel Access
  • On-Screen Keyboard
  • Media Casting
  • Screen Mirroring
Features
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Universal Remote for TV – Smart & Simple Control Control your Smart TV from your iPhone or iPad. Enjoy smooth navigation, media casting, and screen mirroring with no extra hardware required. Universal Control - TV Remote is the perfect solution for controlling your Smart TV. Whether you’ve misplaced your TV Remote or want a more convenient way to navigate, this Remote For TV app provides a seamless and user-friendly experience. *COMPATIBLE* Our Universal TV Remote Control app is compatible with most major Smart TV brands and popular streaming devices. With its intuitive interface, quick connectivity, and powerful features, the Universal Remote for TV app lets you switch channels, adjust volume, stream media, and navigate menus—all from your mobile device. *Key features of Universal TV Remote Control* - Smart Auto-Detection – Instantly finds compatible Smart TVs on the same Wi-Fi network. - Work with Brands – Works with most popular TV brands - Smooth Navigation – Use a large touchpad for easy menu browsing. - Quick Channel Access – Launch your favorite channels with a single tap. - On Screen Keyboard – Search and type without a physical remote. - Favorite Channels – Save frequently watched channels for quick access. - Works with Supported Smart TVs – Compatible with select TV brands. *Unlimited casting and mirroring* Cast & Mirror any media from your device to your Smart TV without restrictions. Enjoy real-time Screen Mirroring from your Phone to the smart TV—watch videos, view photos, and play games without interruptions with the premium version. - Web Video Casting - Screen Mirroring - Media Casting - Supported Channels - Play music on TV speakers – Enjoy high-quality sound through your TV. *How to connect* - Ensure your iPhone/iPad and Smart TV are on the same Wi-Fi network. - Open Universal Control - TV Remote and let it detect your TV. - Tap to connect and start controlling your TV instantly. - No extra hardware or complicated setup. *Why Choose Universal Tv Remote - Cast To Tv!!* - No More Lost Remotes – Your iPhone is always within reach. - One App for Multiple TVs – Works with supported Smart TVs. - Fast & Responsive – Instant connection without lag. - User-Friendly Interface – Simple design for all ages. - Regular Updates & Support – Stay up to date with the latest features. Important Notes - Your Smart TV & iPhone/iPad must be on the same Wi-Fi network for this app to work. - Some TV models may require additional setup for advanced features. - Download Now & Take Full Control of Your Smart TV!

About

Universal TV Remote

Control all your smart TVs with a single app. Easily connect to devices on your Wi-Fi network for instant remote access. Features a touchpad, keyboard for typing, and quick launch buttons for streaming services.

Highlights
  • Control multiple smart TVs
  • Wi-Fi device discovery
  • Full remote functionality
  • Touchpad and keyboard input
  • Quick launch streaming apps
  • App launching from TV
Features
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One remote for every TV in the house. Smart Control finds Roku, Samsung, LG, Fire TV and Android TV / Google TV devices on your Wi-Fi in seconds — no account, no setup — and gives you a full remote for each. EVERY BUTTON, EVERY BRAND • Navigation pad, OK, back, home, volume, mute, channel, play/pause • Number keypad, inputs, settings and colour keys where your TV has them • Quick launch for Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+ and more TOUCHPAD Swipe to move, tap to select. On LG the pad drives the Magic Remote cursor. KEYBOARD Type searches with your iPhone keyboard instead of the on-screen letter grid. YOUR TV'S APPS Every app installed on the TV, with its real icon. Star your favourites. PAIR ONCE Roku needs nothing. Samsung and LG ask once on the TV. Fire TV and Android TV show a code. After that it just works, every time. WORKS ON YOUR WI-FI Everything runs on your local network. No cloud, no account, nothing leaves your home. PRO Remove ads and unlock five themes — Liquid Glass, Aurora, Carbon, Studio — plus 3D relief keys. Supported: Roku and Roku TV (TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Philips), Samsung Tizen (2016+), LG webOS (2014+), Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Android TV and Google TV (Sony Bravia, TCL, Philips, Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield). Your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Pro is available as a one-time Lifetime purchase, or as a Weekly (3-day free trial) or Monthly auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://appxcellence.net/roukuremoteprivacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://appxcellence.net/rokuremote-terms-conditions/ Support: contact@appxcellence.net Roku, Samsung, LG, Fire TV, Android TV and Google TV are trademarks of their respective owners. Smart Control is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.

Screenshots

Universal Control4 screens
Universal TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal Control at none against Universal TV Remote's shown. Universal Control also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Universal Control against 5.0 for Universal TV Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, Universal TV Remote every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal Control versus Universal TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal ControlUniversal TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAnwar KamalNice Express

Customer experience

Universal Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Universal TV Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Universal Control

Subscriptions3
  • weekly subscription$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Upgrade to Premium (Weekly)$1.99
  • Upgrade to Premium (Monthly)$6.99
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
3 purchases

Universal TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$7.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remote for Roku Lifetime access$24.99

Questions

Is Universal Control free?
Universal Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote free?
Universal TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Control or Universal TV Remote?
Universal Control and Universal TV Remote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Universal Control or Universal TV Remote have ads?
Universal TV Remote shows ads; Universal Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Control or Universal TV Remote?
Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, and Universal TV Remote every 7 months. Most recently, Universal Control was updated on October 1, 2026 and Universal TV Remote on October 11, 2026.

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