Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control + vs Myra

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 smartphone into a wireless remote for all major smart TV brands. Control volume, channels, playback, and navigate apps with ease. Say goodbye to multiple remotes and enjoy seamless TV control.

Highlights
  • Universal compatibility with major smart TV brands
  • Wi-Fi remote control, no hardware needed
  • Volume and channel controls
  • Media playback controls
  • Virtual keyboard for text input
  • Auto-detects TV for quick setup
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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Lost your TV remote again? Take control in seconds — 100% free, no weekly subscription, no trial trap. Turn your iPhone into a universal remote for your Smart TV. Power on, adjust volume, switch channels, navigate menus, launch your favorite streaming apps and search by voice. No more dead batteries, no more hunting behind the couch — just tap and control. WHY CHOOSE THIS REMOTE - Truly free — no weekly charge, no forced trial, no surprise fees - Auto-Connect — reconnects to your last TV automatically, every time - Voice Search — find shows without typing on a clumsy on-screen keyboard - Fast setup — connects over your home WiFi, no extra hardware needed - Clean, simple design made for everyday use EVERYTHING YOU NEED - Power, volume, channels and input switching - D-Pad and touchpad navigation - Number pad for direct channel access - Full keyboard for fast typing - Media playback: play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, stop WORKS WITH MOST SMART TVs & STREAMING DEVICES - Samsung Smart TV - LG (WebOS / Netcast) - Sony Bravia - Roku TV - Amazon Fire TV & Fire Stick - Android TV & Google TV — including Philips, TCL, Xiaomi, Sharp, Hisense, Hitachi, Telefunken, Grundig and other Android TV models HOW TO START 1. Connect your phone and TV to the same WiFi network. 2. Open the app — your device is detected automatically. 3. Follow the on-screen pairing step if your TV asks for it, then control instantly. FAQ - Is it really free? Yes — control your TV for free, no subscription. - Do I need WiFi? Yes, phone and TV on the same network. - Will it work with my TV? Most modern WiFi Smart TVs and streaming devices are supported. Download Now – It's 100% Free Say goodbye to remote chaos and enjoy full TV control in your pocket. Universal TV Remote Control – built for convenience, designed for everyone. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Amazon, Google or any supported brand. It is a third-party tool designed to work with their platforms. Privacy Policy: http://www.universal-tv-remote.com/privacy-universal-remote.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Myra

Transform your iPhone into a fast and simple remote for your TV. Navigate with a touchpad or D-pad, type instantly with a built-in keyboard, and launch apps with one tap. Control your TV from your wrist with Apple Watch support.

Highlights
  • Touchpad and D-Pad navigation
  • Built-in keyboard for easy typing
  • One-tap app launching
  • Apple Watch remote control
  • Support for multiple TVs
  • One-tap pairing
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote for your smart TV. No tracking. No hidden costs. Just a fast, simple remote that works. Works With • Samsung TVs (Tizen) — power, volume, navigation, apps, and text input • LG webOS TVs — full remote, input switching, and app launch • Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick — control over Wi‑Fi • Android TV (Sony Bravia, TCL, Hisense, Philips, and more) • Google TV (Chromecast with Google TV) • Roku • Xiaomi Mi Box & Mi TV • NVIDIA Shield TV Features • Touchpad & D-Pad Swipe to navigate or use classic directional buttons — switch modes anytime. • Built-in Keyboard Type on your TV instantly — search YouTube, sign into Netflix, enter passwords. • One-Tap Pairing Discover TVs on your Wi‑Fi and connect in seconds. No complicated setup. • App Launcher Open your favorite TV apps with a single tap. • Apple Watch Remote Control your TV from your wrist — even when your phone is across the room. • Multiple TVs Save and switch between all the TVs in your home — including mixed brands. Privacy First • No ads — ever • No accounts required • No data collection • No unnecessary permissions Why Myra? Most TV remote apps are packed with ads, paywalls, and subscriptions. Myra is different — it's free with zero ads, built by an indie developer who was tired of the same tricks. Whether you lost your remote, hate typing with arrow keys, or just want one app for every TV in the house — download Myra. It's free, and it always will be. NEW IN 2.2: CAMERA MAGIC & CUSTOM ICONS • Camera Magic Playful decorative animations around the camera cutout and Dynamic Island — Orbit on connect, Eye of the Remote radar sweep while discovering TVs, Brand Wink, and Touch Echo ripples. Purely decorative and never accesses the camera. • 75+ Alternate App Icons & Appearance Strips Customize Myra to match your home screen with dozens of cute mascots, square editions, and classic styles. Preview themes, remote layouts, and icons directly in Settings. • Reliable Multi-Brand Discovery Upgraded SSDP multicast and Bonjour scanning to instantly discover Samsung, LG webOS, Roku, Fire TV, and Android TV on your local Wi‑Fi. Supported TV Brands & Platforms: Samsung (Tizen) · LG (webOS) · Amazon Fire TV · Roku · Android TV & Google TV (Sony Bravia, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Chromecast, Xiaomi, NVIDIA Shield). All connected seamlessly over your local Wi‑Fi.

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control +4 screens
Myra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Myra at none against Universal TV Remote Control +'s 3. Myra also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Universal TV Remote Control +'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Myra asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Universal TV Remote Control + against 4.6 for Myra. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 39 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Universal TV Remote Control +'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Myra's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote Control + ships an update monthly, Myra every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Universal TV Remote Control + versus Myra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control +Myra
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (22 ratings)4.6 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2239 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppAgencyPankaj Gaikar

Customer experience

Universal TV Remote Control +

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Myra

All ratings39 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control +

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ad-free Forever$29.99
None

Myra

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 Myra free?
Myra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control + or Myra?
Myra is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Myra averages 4.6 from 39 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote Control + or Myra have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control + shows ads; Myra does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control + or Myra?
Universal TV Remote Control + ships an update monthly, and Myra every 2 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control + was updated on October 24, 2026 and Myra on October 28, 2026.

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