Comparison

Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ 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 Control for Smart TV ㅤ

Transform your smartphone into a comprehensive TV remote. Effortlessly switch channels, adjust volume, launch apps, and mirror your screen. Connect wirelessly for instant control over your smart TV.

Highlights
  • Virtual remote control
  • Screen mirroring
  • Photo and video casting
  • Support for multiple TVs
  • Auto-reconnect
  • App launching
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Turn your smartphone into a versatile remote. Switch channels, adjust volume, launch apps, and manage all your TV settings effortlessly — all from a single intuitive app. Connect to your TV over Wi-Fi for instant, seamless control. No complicated setup — just open the app and start controlling. Features: • Complete virtual remote control • Quick access to power, volume, navigation, and more • Support for multiple TVs • Auto-reconnect for immediate control • Screen Cast – Mirror your phone’s display on your TV • Photo Cast – Instantly share photos from your phone to the TV • Video Cast – Stream videos from your device directly to your TV Experience smart, wireless TV control with extra features for advanced users. Subscription Information: A subscription is required to unlock all features. You can cancel anytime through your device’s subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://ribbon-almond-d8b.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-1c1cde24fc028065a085d6db4f534654 Terms of use: https://ribbon-almond-d8b.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-1c1cde24fc0280d49deac97fce10e680

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

Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control․4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal TV Remote Control․ at free with in-app purchases against Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ's subscription. Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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

Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 69 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ ships an update fortnightly, Universal TV Remote Control․ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ versus Universal TV Remote Control․: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for Smart TV ㅤUniversal TV Remote Control․
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (32 ratings) — better4.4 (69 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3269 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerrik folRaisa Apps Sp. z o. o.

Customer experience

Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ

All ratings30 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.3%

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

2 purchases

Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ

Subscriptions2
  • Remote Control (weekly std)$3.997 Days
  • Remote Control (weekly trial)3 Days trial$3.997 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 Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ free?
Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ 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, Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ or Universal TV Remote Control․?
Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ is rated higher. Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control․ averages 4.4 from 69 ratings.
Do Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ or Universal TV Remote Control․ have ads?
Neither Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ nor Universal TV Remote Control․ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ or Universal TV Remote Control․?
Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ ships an update fortnightly, and Universal TV Remote Control․ monthly. Most recently, Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control․ on October 25, 2026.

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