Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control + vs TagPass

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

TagPass

Digitally store and access all your scannable passes, including loyalty cards, membership cards, and tickets. Easily scan them using your device's camera and present them fullscreen for quick access.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes
  • Save and organize passes
  • Fullscreen pass display
  • Edit pass details
  • Wallet-style design
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TagPass lets you scan and save barcodes and QR codes from loyalty cards, membership cards, tickets, and other scannable passes. Keep your passes in one clean place, open them quickly when you need them, and present them fullscreen for scanning. Features: Scan barcodes and QR codes with the camera Save and organize passes with custom names Open passes fullscreen for easy scanning Edit pass details anytime Simple, fast, wallet-style design

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control +4 screens
TagPass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TagPass at none against Universal TV Remote Control +'s 3. TagPass also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Universal TV Remote Control +'s advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. TagPass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TagPass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control + has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Universal TV Remote Control + versus TagPass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control +TagPass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppAgencyBrandon White

Customer experience

Universal TV Remote Control +

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

TagPass

All ratings1 ratings
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

TagPass

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 TagPass free?
TagPass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control + or TagPass?
TagPass is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while TagPass averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote Control + or TagPass have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control + shows ads; TagPass does not.

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