Comparison

TV Remote Control vs Control Remoto Universal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TV Remote Control

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Control all major smart TV systems and over 100 brands with features like power control, full-function navigation, and smart tools. Easily manage multiple TVs and customize your remote experience.

Highlights
  • Universal smart TV control
  • Supports 100+ TV brands
  • Quick Wi-Fi setup
  • Power on/off
  • Full function navigation
  • Keyboard and touchpad
  • Customizable favorite apps
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Universal TV Remote Control. --- Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful smart TV remote that does more than just switch channels! --- Control your TV with style, convenience, and full customization — whether you’re at home, in the office, or anywhere in between! --- Key Features: ► Works with all major smart TV systems — Supports Roku TV, WebOS, Tizen OS, VIDAA, Fire TV, and more. ► 100+ TV brands supported — Including Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Amazon, Google, Roku, Philips, Toshiba, Hisense, and many others. ► Quick and easy setup — Automatic detection of smart TVs on your Wi-Fi network. ► Power control — Turn your TV on and off directly from your iPhone. ► Full-function remote — Control volume, channels, search, play/pause, mute, and more. ► Smart tools built in — Use the keyboard, touchpad, and customizable favorite app list. ► Multiple TVs? No problem! — Easily switch between multiple connected TVs. ► Stylish remote themes — Choose a remote layout that fits your vibe: home, office, or custom look. ► Remote control from anywhere in your home — As long as your iPhone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network, you can control the TV even from another room. ► Helpful for families — Gently manage screen time by turning off the TV when it’s time for a break, rest, or homework. --- Connection method: 1. Turn on your TV and wait at least 30 seconds before it enters sleep mode. 2. Make sure your iPhone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 3. Open the app and start controlling your TV instantly! Note: This app is not an official product of Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Roku, Panasonic, Philips, Toshiba, Hisense, etc. Take full control — download now and enjoy the remote you’ll actually love using! Questions? Feedback? Reach us by email at apple@auxilin.com. Privacy Policy: https://auxilin.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://auxilin.com/terms

About

Control Remoto Universal

This app acts as a universal remote for your smart devices. It offers traditional buttons, gesture controls, and AI voice commands to manage TVs, lights, and AC units. Automate your home and control multiple devices with ease.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Gesture controls
  • AI voice commands
  • Automation scenes
  • Control lights and AC
  • Switch channels and inputs
Features
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TV Remoto Oh is a powerful smart TV remote control app supporting traditional remote buttons, gesture controls, AI voice commands, and automation scenes. Control TVs, lights, AC units, and more with ease—power on/off, adjust volume, switch channels or inputs.

Screenshots

TV Remote Control4 screens
Control Remoto Universal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Control Remoto Universal at none against TV Remote Control's 9. Control Remoto Universal also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). TV Remote Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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 Control sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Control Remoto Universal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TV Remote Control against 4.4 for Control Remoto Universal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 185 and 181 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 66% of Control Remoto Universal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Control ships an update every 4 days, Control Remoto Universal every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TV Remote Control versus Control Remoto Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ControlControl Remoto Universal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (185 ratings) — better4.4 (181 ratings)
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews — better66.2% of reviews
Number of ratings185 — better181
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAuxilin LLC臻浩 李

Customer experience

TV Remote Control

All ratings185 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative22.1%

Control Remoto Universal

All ratings181 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative29.6%

User reviews

TV Remote Control

From 185 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works with Vizio support
  • 👍 Simple and clean interface
  • 👍 No configuration needed, just works

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App doesn't open
  • 🐛 Difficult to delete the app
  • 🤔 Misleading claims about free lifetime upgrade

Control Remoto Universal

From 181 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Free app
  • 🚀 Quick access with 5-star review

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Requires 5-star review to access app
  • 💩 Perceived as a scam

Bugs and requests

TV Remote Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App doesn't open
  • Difficult to delete the app

Requested features

2 requests
  • Better instructions for using free lifetime upgrade
  • Dark mode option

Control Remoto Universal

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Remote control functionality not working
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

1 request
  • Option to access app without forced 5-star review

In-app purchases

9 purchases

TV Remote Control

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Access$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$4.997 Days
  • Universal TV Remote - Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Yearly Access1 Month trial$6.991 Year
  • Universal TV Remote - Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Universal TV Remote - Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime FreeFree
  • Lifetime$24.99
None

Control Remoto Universal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Control Remoto Universal free?
Control Remoto Universal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control or Control Remoto Universal?
TV Remote Control is rated higher. TV Remote Control averages 4.5 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Control Remoto Universal averages 4.4 from 181 ratings.
Do TV Remote Control or Control Remoto Universal have ads?
Control Remoto Universal shows ads; TV Remote Control does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control or Control Remoto Universal?
TV Remote Control ships an update every 4 days, and Control Remoto Universal every 4 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on September 18, 2026 and Control Remoto Universal on September 1, 2026.

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