Universal Control vs TV Remote Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Smart Auto-Detection
- Smooth Navigation Touchpad
- Quick Channel Access
- On-Screen Keyboard
- Media Casting
- Screen Mirroring
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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!
TV Remote Control
Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for your smart TV. Control volume, power, keyboard input, and navigate apps seamlessly over Wi-Fi. Offers advanced features like late-night mode and channel shortcuts.
- Wi-Fi TV control
- Full remote button access
- On-screen keyboard
- Late-night earbud mode
- Channel shortcuts
- Trackpad navigation
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Lost the remote? Your iPhone takes over — for good. Mote finds your streaming TV or player over Wi-Fi in seconds and hands you every button back: volume, power, keyboard, all of it. No account, no pairing code, nothing to install on the TV. WORKS RIGHT NOW • Your device shows itself in seconds — no setup, no typing • Every button of the real remote: d-pad, OK, home, back, mute, volume, power, options • Volume that actually works — even on TVs that block it. Mote reaches the TV directly and fixes it. WHEN THE REMOTE IS GONE • Lost it, broke it, dog ate it — your phone takes its place a minute later • Late-night mode: the TV goes silent and the audio lands in your earbuds • Search by typing on your phone's keyboard — no hunting letters with arrows • One-hand mode: the whole remote under your thumb, favorites a tap away • Trackpad: glide your thumb, tap when you're there • Your installed channels as tiles — straight into the one you want WHAT IT WORKS WITH Mote speaks to one streaming platform — a long list of TVs and players, but not every brand out there. Checking your own TV is a one-minute job. Put the phone on the TV's network, open Mote, and a TV it can drive turns up by itself. Nothing to type, nothing to buy first. It all happens over your home network — no infrared, no cables, no extra hardware. NEVER STUCK • Round-the-clock chat built in — ask about your TV, get an answer • Setup checks in plain words: network, Local Network permission — Mote says exactly what's off • TV staying invisible? Punch in its address manually and connect anyway TRY IT, THEN DECIDE • Your first 50 presses are free — no account, no card • After that Mote Premium keeps every button and the keyboard working • No ads between button presses, ever Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rokumote.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Control at 4.8 against Universal Control's 2.6. TV Remote Control also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Universal Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.
Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal Control | TV Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anwar Kamal | Dylan Ho |
Customer experience
Universal Control
TV Remote Control
In-app purchases
Universal Control
- weekly subscription$3.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
- Upgrade to Premium (Weekly)$1.99
- Upgrade to Premium (Monthly)$6.99
- Lifetime Premium$29.99
TV Remote Control
- Premium Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99
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