Comparison

TV Remote 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

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Effortlessly control all major brands, adjust volume, switch channels, launch apps, and type with a built-in keyboard. Connect instantly over Wi-Fi for a seamless and convenient entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Universal TV control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Volume adjustment
  • Channel switching
  • Built-in keyboard
  • App launching
Features
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Control your Smart TV with ease using TV Remote: Universal Remote · , the ultimate universal TV remote for iPhone. Compatible with all major brands, it works as a Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, and even a Fire remote. Connect instantly over Wi-Fi and enjoy seamless control, adjust volume, switch channels, change inputs, launch apps, or type with the built-in keyboard. Whether you need a reliable backup for a lost remote or want the convenience of managing everything from your phone, the Roku makes your entertainment smarter and easier. Key Features: Power ON/OFF - Volume adjustment - Channel switching - Touchpad & D-Pad controls - Built-in keyboard Key Features of TV Remote: Universal Remote · Power ON/OFF: Instantly turn your Smart TV on or off using your phone. TV Remote: Universal Remote · works as a complete remote control for TV. Volume Adjustment: Manage sound effortlessly with precise volume control. Replace your physical TV remote with the universal remote app that functions perfectly as a Fire TV remote, giving you smoother, smarter control. Channel Switching: Change channels quickly and smoothly. Whether you’re using it as a Roku remote, this feature ensures easy navigation for all your favorite shows, apps, and movies. Touchpad& D-Pad Controls: Navigate menus, apps, and settings with intuitive touchpad and D-pad options. The universal remote serves as the ideal backup, replacing lost or broken remotes like the Vizio TV remote. Built-in Keyboard: Type and search with speed using the integrated keyboard. Whether acting as a Roku remote or any other, you’ll enjoy faster browsing, better input, and smarter control. How to Get Started: Make sure your phone and Smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Tap the “Connect” icon in the top right. Select your Smart TV from the list shown on your phone. Start exploring and enjoy full control instantly! With TV Remote: Universal Remote ·, managing your Smart TV has never been easier. Change channels, search for content, and enjoy an enhanced viewing experience all without leaving your couch. Disclaimer: TV Remote: Universal Remote · is an independent product and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any of the mentioned TV brands or streaming platforms, including Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Fire TV, TCL, Panasonic, Toshiba, and others. All trademarks, product names, and logos belong to their respective owners and are used for descriptive purposes only. By using our app, you accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/technestitservices/iremote-control-for-tv/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/technestitservices/iremote-control-for-tv/terms-of-use

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
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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

TV Remote4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control․4 screens

Verdict

The call

TV Remote and Universal TV Remote Control․ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Universal TV Remote Control․'s written reviews are positive against 0% of TV Remote's. Universal TV Remote Control․ also leads on ads (none vs shown). TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (345 vs 69). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 345 ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Universal TV Remote Control․'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control․ monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote versus Universal TV Remote Control․: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteUniversal TV Remote Control․
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (345 ratings) — better4.4 (69 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings345 — better69
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTech NestRaisa Apps Sp. z o. o.

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings320 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Universal TV Remote Control․

All ratings65 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral6.2%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions3
  • iRemote Weekly Pro3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • iRemote Weekly Plus$9.997 Days
  • iRemote Pro Experience3 Days trial$18.497 Days
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 TV Remote free?
TV Remote 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.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Universal TV Remote Control․?
TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control․ averages 4.4 from 69 ratings.
Do TV Remote or Universal TV Remote Control․ have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; Universal TV Remote Control․ does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Universal TV Remote Control․?
TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal TV Remote Control․ monthly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 25, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control․ on October 25, 2026.

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