Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control . vs DG Cortex

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

Head to head
About

Universal TV Remote Control .

Transform your phone into a universal remote for smart TVs, streaming sticks, and set-top boxes. Control power, volume, navigation, and media playback effortlessly. Connects via Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Power ON/OFF
  • Volume Control
  • Dual Navigation Modes (Touchpad/D-pad)
  • Keyboard input for TV
  • Media Player and App Control
  • Numeric Keypad
  • Wi-Fi connection
Features
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TV Remote. Made Simple. Are you struggling with outdated remote controls? Say goodbye to frustration! Transform your phone into a universal remote for smart TV, streaming stick, or set-top box. No more juggling remotes, replacing dead batteries, or searching between couch cushions. Designed for simplicity, speed, and compatibility, our app works with an extensive range of TV devices from world’s top brands: * Roku, TLC, Amazon Fire TV, Vizio, Toshiba, Onn, Element * Samsung, LG, Google TV, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, Sony Bravia * Hisense, Xiaomi, Changhong, Sharp, Telefunken, Orange, Hitachi and many more. Key Features: * Power ON/OFF directly from your phone or tablet. * Volume Control. Adjust volume, mute sound, or fine-tune audio output effortlessly. * Dual Navigation Modes. Switch between touchpad mode for swiping and D-pad mode for classic directional control. Navigate menus, apps, and settings with ease. * Keyboard. Enter text on your TV the smart way using your device’s keyboard. Perfect for typing search queries, passwords, and more. * Media Player and Apps Control. Manage playback with play, pause, rewind, and fast forward. Launch and control your favorite streaming apps right from your phone. * Numeric Keypad. Directly enter channel numbers using the built-in numpad for quick channel surfing. Quick Connection. Reliable Control. Our app is designed for quick pairing and instant use. Connect to your Smart TV or streaming device over your Wi-Fi network without any additional hardware or complex setup steps. Even if your physical remote is lost or broken, you can connect and control your device with ease. Optimized Interface Whether you're casually watching your favorite series or exploring advanced settings, our interface is crafted for comfort and precision. Every feature is designed to be intuitive and accessible, offering responsive, ergonomic controls that suit both everyday use and tech-savvy users. Ongoing Support and Compatibility We are dedicated to keeping our app up-to-date and compatible with the latest devices and OS updates. Our support team is always ready to assist if you need help or have questions. Reach us directly at support@appsventure.co. Legal Notice This app is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, Hisense, TCL, Fire TV, or any of the mentioned brands. Brand names are used solely for compatibility reference. Privacy Policy: https://appsventure.co/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://appsventure.co/terms-of-use Download today and streamline your TV experience.

About

DG Cortex

Features
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Most assistants answer your question and stop. Cortex takes the job, goes and does it, and comes back to you when it is finished. Tap once and talk. Cortex answers out loud, keeps working after you hang up, and tells you the moment it has something for you. WHAT PEOPLE ASK IT "What is the weather doing tomorrow?" Conditions and a short forecast, out loud, with a card on screen. "How much are flights to Denver next Friday?" Airline, price and departure time for the top options. Ask it to watch the route and it tells you when the fare drops. "Get me a ride to the airport." Opens Uber or Lyft with the destination already filled in, or opens Waymo for you to confirm the trip there. "Give me the local news every morning at seven." A short brief arrives on its own from then on. Local news for your city, the top tech headlines, or the weather. Daily, weekly, monthly, or one time. "Do deep research on the best mac and cheese recipes" The big ones keep running after you hang up. IT KEEPS WORKING AFTER YOU HANG UP Hand Cortex something that takes real digging and it carries on in the background. Progress shows on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. You get a notification the moment the write up is ready, and the whole thing is waiting in your Recent feed. Open a result to read it, have Cortex read it aloud at the speed you like, share it, or copy it. Anything you asked for directly can be run again with one tap. ARRIVE AND LEAVE ALERTS Save a place on a map, set how close counts, and get a notification when you arrive or leave. Add a cooldown, and the days and hours it should apply. PUT IT ON THE TABLE Start a note session before a meeting and Cortex writes the room down: a live transcript with speaker labels as people talk. When you finish, the session is saved with a summary and the action items pulled out. Say "Hey Cortex" to ask it something without stopping the notes. Every session is searchable and easy to share afterward. TALKING TO IT Tap the button on the home screen and start speaking. Cut it off mid sentence and it stops and listens. In a quiet room, tap the keyboard and type instead: same answers, same actions. Hands full? Say "Hey Siri, talk to Cortex", or put Cortex on the Action Button and hold, on iPhones that have one. A live transcript of both sides runs on screen while you talk. Search covers every past conversation and every note you have. MAKE IT SOUND RIGHT Pick the voice and tap to hear it. Set the language to English, Spanish or German. Choose quick answers or thorough ones. Turn read aloud on and set the playback speed. Teach it the names and words it keeps getting wrong. YOUR CALL, ALWAYS Cortex listens only when you start a conversation or a note session. Turn off conversation transcripts and every conversation already saved is deleted, on your phone and on our servers. Turn off usage data sharing whenever you want. Delete your account and everything stored with it from inside the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dg-cortex.com/privacy

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control .4 screens
DG Cortex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DG Cortex at none against Universal TV Remote Control .'s 10. DG Cortex also leads on ads (none vs shown). Universal TV Remote Control .'s advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence 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. Universal TV Remote Control . sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. DG Cortex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote Control . ships an update every 2 weeks, DG Cortex weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Universal TV Remote Control . versus DG Cortex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control .DG Cortex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApps Venture Inc.Timmy Nguyen

Bugs and requests

Universal TV Remote Control .

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to connect to certain TV models
  • Cursor jumping issue on select/OK key

Requested features

2 requests
  • Compatibility with Apple TV
  • Ability to control more devices

DG Cortex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control .

Subscriptions8
  • Premium Remote (Family Plan)7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium - 7 Day Free Trial7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly (Family Plan)3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Premium Remote (Family Plan)3 Days trial$19.493 Months
  • Premium Remote (Family Plan)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly (Family Plan)$29.991 Year
  • Premium Remote (Family Plan)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Remote (Family Plan)$35.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Lifetime (Family Plan)$29.99
  • Premium Remote (Family Plan)$39.99
None

DG Cortex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control . free?
Universal TV Remote Control . is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DG Cortex free?
DG Cortex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal TV Remote Control . or DG Cortex have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control . shows ads; DG Cortex does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control . or DG Cortex?
Universal TV Remote Control . ships an update every 2 weeks, and DG Cortex weekly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control . was updated on October 20, 2026 and DG Cortex on October 4, 2026.

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