Comparison

Universal TV Remote vs TV Cast & Control

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 all your smart TVs with a single app. Easily connect to devices on your Wi-Fi network for instant remote access. Features a touchpad, keyboard for typing, and quick launch buttons for streaming services.

Highlights
  • Control multiple smart TVs
  • Wi-Fi device discovery
  • Full remote functionality
  • Touchpad and keyboard input
  • Quick launch streaming apps
  • App launching from TV
Features
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One remote for every TV in the house. SmartCtrl finds Roku, Samsung, LG, Fire TV, Android TV / Google TV and Vizio devices on your Wi-Fi in seconds — no account, no setup — and gives you a full remote for each. EVERY BUTTON, EVERY BRAND • Navigation pad, OK, back, home, volume, mute, channel, play/pause • Number keypad, inputs, settings and colour keys where your TV has them • Quick launch for Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+ and more TOUCHPAD Swipe to move, tap to select. On LG the pad drives the Magic Remote cursor. KEYBOARD Type searches with your iPhone keyboard instead of the on-screen letter grid. YOUR TV'S APPS Every app installed on the TV, with its real icon. Star your favourites. PAIR ONCE Roku needs nothing. Samsung and LG ask once on the TV. Fire TV, Android TV and Vizio show a code. After that it just works, every time. WORKS ON YOUR WI-FI Everything runs on your local network. No cloud, no account, nothing leaves your home. PRO Remove ads and unlock five themes — Liquid Glass, Aurora, Carbon, Studio — plus 3D relief keys. Supported: Roku and Roku TV (TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Philips), Samsung Tizen (2016+), LG webOS (2014+), Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Android TV and Google TV (Sony Bravia, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield), Vizio SmartCast. Your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Pro is available as a one-time Lifetime purchase, or as a Weekly (3-day free trial) or Monthly auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://appxcellence.net/smartctrl/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://appxcellence.net/smartctrl/terms/ Support: contact@appxcellence.net Roku, Samsung, LG, Fire TV, Android TV and Google TV are trademarks of their respective owners. SmartCtrl is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.

About

TV Cast & Control

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. Easily cast photos and videos from your device to the big screen, or mirror your entire screen. Works with a wide range of TV brands and streaming devices.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Screen mirroring
  • Photo and video casting
  • App launching
  • Keyboard input for search
  • Wi-Fi TV power on
Features
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Show your photos and videos on the big screen. TV Cast finds the TVs on your Wi-Fi in seconds and sends pictures and videos from your iPhone or iPad straight to the one you pick. Mirror your whole screen with AirPlay, and keep a full TV remote one tab away. No cables, nothing to plug in. Your device and your TV just need to be on the same Wi-Fi. Cast and mirror • Cast photos and videos from your library to the TV, with nothing to install on the TV. Run a slideshow, or play, pause and skip through a video from your device. • With AirPlay, videos keep playing when you lock your device or switch apps. • Mirror photos, videos and apps to Apple TV and AirPlay-ready smart TVs with AirPlay screen mirroring, built into iOS and iPadOS. • Find your TV without typing an IP address. Pair once, and TV Cast reconnects the next time you open it. Casting photos and videos works on most Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, TCL and Vizio TVs. Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV and Xumo TVs play videos with AirPlay. Some streaming sticks can’t receive casts. A TV remote, too TV Cast also controls Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, Apple TV, Vizio, VIDAA and Xumo TV, including TVs from Sony, TCL, Hisense, Toshiba, Philips, Panasonic, Sharp, Insignia, onn, Element, Pioneer and Westinghouse that run these systems. • Power, volume, mute, channels, play and pause, Back, Home and Options. Hold a key and it keeps going. • Steer three ways: arrows with OK in the middle, a touchpad you swipe, or a number pad for channel numbers. • Type with your keyboard to search for a show or enter a password. • Open TV apps in one tap from the Apps tab. • Turn the TV on over Wi-Fi. Some features depend on your TV: typing, number keys, opening apps and turning the TV on work on models that support them. Get started 1. Turn on your TV and connect it to the same Wi-Fi as your iPhone or iPad. 2. Open TV Cast, tap Find my TV and allow Local Network access. 3. Pick your TV. The first time, some TVs ask you to select Allow or enter the code shown on screen. TV Cast Pro TV Cast is free to download and lets you try casting and the remote first, so you can check that it works with your TV. TV Cast Pro unlocks casting photos and videos without limits, AirPlay screen mirroring, unlimited remote control and opening TV apps in one tap. Choose a weekly or yearly subscription (some plans start with a free trial), or pay once for Lifetime. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them anytime in your Apple Account settings. No account. No ads. Terms of Use: https://proapps.org/tvcast/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://proapps.org/tvcast/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote4 screens
TV Cast & Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Cast & Control at none against Universal TV Remote's shown. TV Cast & Control also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (46 vs 8). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TV Cast & Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Cast & Control holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Cast & Control has 46 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Cast & Control every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Universal TV Remote versus TV Cast & Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV RemoteTV Cast & Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8 ratings)4.4 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings846 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNice ExpressPro App Company Limited

Customer experience

Universal TV Remote

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

TV Cast & Control

All ratings46 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$7.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remote for Roku Lifetime access$24.99
3 purchases

TV Cast & Control

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote free?
Universal TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Cast & Control free?
TV Cast & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote or TV Cast & Control?
TV Cast & Control is rated higher. Universal TV Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while TV Cast & Control averages 4.4 from 46 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote or TV Cast & Control have ads?
Universal TV Remote shows ads; TV Cast & Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote or TV Cast & Control?
Universal TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Cast & Control every 4 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote was updated on November 4, 2026 and TV Cast & Control on November 6, 2026.

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