Magic TV Remote HD vs Universal TV Remote Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magic TV Remote HD
This app allows you to control Magic TV devices on your local Wi-Fi network. It supports multiple devices, allows renaming, and offers customization options for the remote's appearance and size. Requires specific Magic TV hardware and firmware.
- Wi-Fi control for Magic TV devices
- Discover and control multiple devices
- Rename Magic TV devices
- Adjust remote size via pinch
- Change remote skin (black/white) by shaking
- Disable skin change or scaling options
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Support all Retina Display - iPhone 5 full screen support *** Required Magic TV Hardware *** Wi-Fi Remote for Magic TV Device family. Discover and control Magic TV Device family in local Wi-Fi network. Control of multiple Magic TV within an App. Change the name of the Magic TV. Change the size of the remote by pinch action. Change the skin of the remote between black and white by shake action. Option for user to disable change skin or scale of the remote Require Magic TV firmware version: Hong Kong: All: Firmware 5.08 or above Australia: MTV3700TD: Firmware 4.42 or above MTV4000PVR: Firmware 5.02 or above New Zealand: MTV3700TD: Firmware 5.02 or above
Universal TV Remote Control
Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal TV remote. Easily control over 100 TV brands without needing your physical remote or dealing with battery issues. Enjoy fast setup and intuitive controls for all your entertainment needs.
- Control 100+ TV brands
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Automatic TV discovery
- Power, volume, input controls
- App access and media playback
- Navigation and directional controls
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Want to use or Turn Your iPhone Into a Universal TV Remote? Lost your TV remote or tired of battery issues? Control your TV directly from your iPhone with ease — no physical remote needed. **Fast & Simple Setup** - Connect your iPhone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network - Automatic discovery lists your TVs instantly - Start controlling immediately — no pairing codes required **Intuitive TV Controls** - Power on/off, Mute & Volume - Input selection, Home & Menu navigation - Access apps installed on your TV - Channel Up/Down, Media Playback (Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forward) - Directional navigation: Up, Down, Left, Right ** Works With All TV Brands** Top Brands: Samsung TV Remote, LG, Sony, TCL TV Remote, Roku, Fire TV Remote, Vizio Other Brands: RCA TV Remote, Element, Sceptre TV Remote, Insignia, Toshiba, Hisense TV, Sharp, Panasonic, Philips TV Remote, Skyworth, Onn, Sanyo TV Remote, Westinghouse and Android TV Remote. Supports TVs running Roku OS, Fire TV OS, Android TV OS, Samsung Tizen OS, Viziacast OS, Vidaa OS. No matter the brand, the Universal TV Remote app simplifies your entertainment experience. ** Continuous Updates & Support** - New brands and features added regularly - Dedicated support team ready to help with any issues ** Disclaimer** Codematics is not affiliated with Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, or any other TV brand. This app is not an official product of any brand. Download now and turn your iPhone into a Universal TV Remote for all your devices! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal TV Remote Control at 65% against Magic TV Remote HD's 16%. Universal TV Remote Control also leads on rating (3.6 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 35 months). Magic TV Remote HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Magic TV Remote HD asks for nothing beyond the download.
Universal TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control has 4.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Magic TV Remote HD's written reviews are positive against 65% of Universal TV Remote Control's.
Magic TV Remote HD ships an update every 35 months, Universal TV Remote Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magic TV Remote HD | Universal TV Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 3.6 (4.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.2% of reviews | 65.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pixel Magic Systems Ltd. | Codematics Services |
Customer experience
Magic TV Remote HD
Universal TV Remote Control
Bugs and requests
Magic TV Remote HD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Universal TV Remote Control
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent crashes
- Buttons don't respond
- Incompatible with certain TV models
Requested features
3 requests- Support for more TV brands
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Ad-free version
In-app purchases
Magic TV Remote HD
No in-app purchases
Universal TV Remote Control
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$89.991 Year
- Remove Full Screen Ads$24.99
- Ad Free Version$99.99
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