Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control + vs Zapp

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

Zapp

Control your Samsung, LG, Roku, Google TV, or Fire TV using your phone over Wi-Fi. It automatically loads the correct remote layout for your specific TV brand, ensuring all buttons are functional. An optional Pro upgrade adds a keyboard, app shortcuts, and advanced features.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi control for multiple TV brands
  • Automatic brand-specific remote layouts
  • Only displays functional buttons
  • Large button mode for accessibility
  • Pro upgrade with keyboard and app shortcuts
  • No account or data collection
Features
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Your TV's remote is missing. This replaces it. Zapp controls Samsung, LG, Roku, Google TV and Fire TV over your Wi-Fi. Every button works for free — the whole remote, on every TV you own, with no limit on how many you add. It becomes your TV's remote, not a generic grid. Zapp reads the brand and model and loads a matching layout: Samsung's colour keys, LG's Magic Remote, Roku's classic set. Only buttons your television can actually use are drawn, so nothing on screen is a dead button. Big buttons mode turns the remote into a handful of very large keys — power, volume, channel and navigation — for anyone who finds a dense remote hard to hit. Pro is one payment of $9.99. Not a subscription, not a trial, not a weekly charge. It adds four things: a keyboard for TV search boxes, one-tap shortcuts to the apps actually installed on your TV, the LG Magic Remote pointer, and waking a TV that's in standby. No account. No ads. No data collected. A few megabytes. Zapp is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku, Google, or Amazon. All product names, logos and brands are the property of their respective owners and are used only to identify the televisions Zapp can control.

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control +4 screens
Zapp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control + at 4.5 against Zapp's 1.0. Universal TV Remote Control + also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Zapp's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Zapp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV Remote Control + holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control + has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote Control + ships an update monthly, Zapp every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Universal TV Remote Control + versus Zapp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control +Zapp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (22 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppAgencyEGETECH LTD

Customer experience

Universal TV Remote Control +

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

Zapp

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
1 purchases

Zapp

One-time1
  • Zapp Pro$12.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control + free?
Universal TV Remote Control + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zapp free?
Zapp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control + or Zapp?
Universal TV Remote Control + is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Zapp averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote Control + or Zapp have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control + shows ads; Zapp does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control + or Zapp?
Universal TV Remote Control + ships an update monthly, and Zapp every 9 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control + was updated on October 24, 2026 and Zapp on October 24, 2026.

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