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+
Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a seamless way to manage volume, channels, and navigation. It connects via Wi-Fi and supports a wide range of popular TV brands, simplifying your home entertainment experience.
- Smart TV identification over Wi-Fi
- Wide compatibility with TV brands
- Touchpad for navigation
- Direct channel launching
- Siri Shortcuts & widgets
- Voice search
- Mouse & keyboard control
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TV Remote offers the ultimate solution for seamlessly controlling your Smart TV right from the convenience of your phone. Say goodbye to lost remotes and cluttered coffee tables & take command of your home entertainment with TV Remote App, the ultimate remote control app for your smart TVs and devices. The App is compatible with a variety of TV brands, including Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, FireTV, Vizio, Sony, Xiaomi, Mi TV, Toshiba, Amazon Fire Stick, Sanyo, Hitachi, AppleTV, Nvidia Shield, Android TV devices and Hisense. Connect effortlessly to your TV via WIFI and wield comprehensive control over functions such as volume, channels, input sources, and more—all from the palm of your hand. FEATURES: * Instantly identifies Smart TVs within the shared WIFI network * Compatible with a wide range of popular TV brands * Featuring a spacious touchpad for effortless menu and content navigation * Channel launches directly from the App * Siri Shortcuts & widgets for quick action * Voice search for hands-free control * Mouse, Keyboard, change input sources (LG TV) Simplify your home entertainment experience and take control with TV Control Hub. Download now and experience the ultimate in TV control! Disclaimer: The Universal Remote TV Control application is not the official app of Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, or any other companies or hardware manufacturers. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by these entities. Terms of Use: https://sandstorm-software.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://sandstorm-software.com/privacy_policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control+ at 4.4 against Magic TV Remote HD's 2.0. Universal TV Remote Control+ also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 35 months) and review sentiment (45% vs 16%). Magic TV Remote HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Magic TV Remote HD asks for nothing beyond the download.
Universal TV Remote Control+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control+ has 582 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 45% of Universal TV Remote Control+'s.
Magic TV Remote HD ships an update every 35 months, Universal TV Remote Control+ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magic TV Remote HD | Universal TV Remote Control+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 4.4 (582 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.2% of reviews | 44.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 582 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pixel Magic Systems Ltd. | Paul Kenneth |
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
4 issues- Doesn't connect properly
- Stops working after a minute
- Doesn't work with any devices
- Subscription issues
Requested features
2 requests- Copy-paste functionality in the keyboard
- Ability to invert sound and channel icons
In-app purchases
Magic TV Remote HD
No in-app purchases
Universal TV Remote Control+
- All PRO features for a week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly Pro$8.991 Month
- All PRO features for a year$24.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$19.99
Questions
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