Comparison

Remote TV vs Universal TV Remote Control․

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

Head to head
About

Remote TV

Features
Read full description

Turn your iPhone or iPad into a simple, modern TV remote. Remote TV finds compatible televisions on your local Wi‑Fi network and gives you the controls you use every day in one clean interface. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Control volume, channels, playback and navigation • Switch between D-pad, Touchpad and number pad • Enter text with your phone keyboard when supported by the TV • Open TV apps quickly • Reconnect to saved televisions • Access system screen-mirroring controls BUILT FOR YOUR TV Remote TV supports a wide range of compatible smart TVs. Available commands and apps depend on the television and its software version. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No registration is required. Your commands stay on your local network. Remote TV does not record keyboard text, voice input or local-network identifiers for analytics. Connect your TV and leave the missing remote behind.

About

Universal TV Remote Control․

This application provides a convenient way to control your smart TV and streaming devices. It offers features like touchpad navigation, a built-in keyboard, and customizable shortcut buttons for quick access to your favorite apps. Voice search is also available on supported devices.

Highlights
  • Universal remote for Smart TVs & streaming devices
  • Smooth touchpad navigation
  • Built-in keyboard for quick input
  • Adjustable app shortcut buttons
  • Two customizable layouts
  • Voice search support
Features
Read full description

Tired of chasing your TV remote? Sticky buttons, drained batteries, lost in the couch - or worse, chewed up by your dog. Sound familiar? We’ve all been there. You just want to switch channels or type in a YouTube search, and suddenly you’re wrestling with a remote from 2015. Maybe it barely works. Maybe it only works if you hold it at exactly the right angle. Or maybe you have three different remotes - one for the TV, one for the stick, and one you’ve lost completely. Whatever the case, your patience wears thin. Meet RIMO - the remote app that just works. ---------- Let’s tell you how it helps. Jordan just wanted to relax. A new show just dropped on Prime Video. He powers on the TV - and the remote is dead. Tries to type in the title with the TV’s built-in keyboard… painfully slow. Switches to the streaming stick. Another remote. Gets frustrated. Almost walks away. But then he remembers the ad he saw earlier - RIMO. Grabs his iPhone, downloads the app, connects in seconds… and just like that: With one app, Jordan: - Navigates smoothly using a built-in touchpad - Searches shows without struggling with an on-screen keyboard - Switches between TV and stick with zero effort - Uses adjustable app shortcut buttons for Netflix, YouTube, and more - Even uses voice search when his hands are full (limited to certain TV OSes) - Plus small perks like satisfying tap sounds, gentle haptics, and more Thanks to two control modes, he keeps the layout just how he likes it - touchpad on the bottom, buttons on top (or vice versa). Whether it’s your daily driver or your emergency backup, RIMO brings sanity to screen time. ---------- Quick feature highlights: - Universal remote for Smart TVs & streaming devices - Smooth touchpad navigation - Built-in keyboard for quick input - Adjustable app buttons (Netflix, YouTube, etc.) - Two customizable layouts - Works with most major brands - Voice search support (limited to certain TV OSes) ---------- Supported TVs & Devices: Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Sony, Vizio, TCL, Onn, RCA, Hisense, Insignia, Philips, Panasonic, JVC, Multilaser - and more! Disclaimer: RIMO is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brand mentioned above. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. ---------- Subscriptions & Premium Access: The app offers optional Premium plans with additional features and enhancements. Choose from weekly, quarterly, yearly, or lifetime access - with flexible options to fit your needs. Subscription Terms: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. ---------- Privacy Policy: https://getrimo.app/policy Terms of Use: https://getrimo.app/terms

Screenshots

Remote TV4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control․4 screens

Verdict

The call

Remote TV and Universal TV Remote Control․ are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Remote TV sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control․ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote TV ships an update every 6 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control․ monthly. Both last shipped on September 15, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Remote TV versus Universal TV Remote Control․: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote TVUniversal TV Remote Control․
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—37 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB159 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalii PeregudovRaisa Apps Sp. z o. o.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Remote TV

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Access$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Access$4.991 Month
  • Premium: 1 Week3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 2 more
  • Yearly Access for Remote$19.991 Year
  • Premium: 1 Year$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium: Lifetime$29.99
  • Premium: Lifetime$39.99
8 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control․

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly TV Remote Control Pro 2$5.997 Days
  • Weekly TV Remote Control Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Universal TV Remote Pro$6.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • 3 Months TV Remote Pro$14.993 Months
  • Yearly Universal TV Remote Pro 2$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Universal TV Remote Pro$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Universal TV Remote Pro 33 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Remote Control for TV$39.99

Questions

Is Remote TV free?
Remote TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote Control․ free?
Universal TV Remote Control․ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote TV or Universal TV Remote Control․ have ads?
Neither Remote TV nor Universal TV Remote Control․ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote TV or Universal TV Remote Control․?
Remote TV ships an update every 6 weeks, and Universal TV Remote Control․ monthly. Most recently, Remote TV was updated on September 15, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control․ on September 15, 2026.

Other comparisons