Comparison

Tv Universal Remote vs Universal Remote for MAG

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

Head to head
About

Tv Universal Remote

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful smart TV remote. Control major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Navigate, change channels, adjust volume, and use voice commands with this intuitive and always-accessible tool.

Highlights
  • Smart TV control via Wi-Fi
  • Compatible with major brands
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Quick app launching
  • Keyboard input
  • Voice control
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into the only TV remote you’ll ever need. TV Remote is a sleek, easy-to-use app that lets you control your Smart TV right from your phone or tablet—no more hunting for lost remotes! Compatible with top brands like Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, FireTV, Vizio, Hisense, and more, it connects instantly over Wi-Fi for effortless control. Change channels, adjust volume, switch inputs, and navigate your TV with just a tap or swipe. Whether you’re binge-watching, gaming, or just relaxing, TV Remote gives you total control—right from the palm of your hand. Smarter. Simpler. Always within reach. Highlighted Features: - Easy Setup: Instantly connects to your Smart TV - Works with All TVs: Compatible with top TV brands - Touch Navigation: Swipe to browse with a large touchpad - Quick Channel Access: Launch install apps in one tap - Available Keyboards so you don't have to search for each word - Voice Control: Speak commands to control your TV Upgrade to Premium to unlock the full potential of TV Remote - providing access all advanced features with flexible subscription options: • One-time payment • Yearly subscription (includes a 3-day free trial) • Weekly subscription Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (after any free trial, if offered). Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal in your Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Disclaimer: TV Remote Control for all is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, FireTV, Vizio, Hisense, or any other brands mentioned above

About

Universal Remote for MAG

Control your MAG set-top box from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Easily switch channels, adjust volume, navigate menus, and type text over your local Wi-Fi network with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Channel and volume control
  • Menu navigation
  • Text input via keyboard
  • Apple Watch app
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Support for multiple devices
Features
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Fully control your MAG set-top box with Universal Remote for MAG, the modern remote control utility for compatible STBs. Lost the physical remote? This app puts every essential control right on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Switch channels, adjust volume, power your box on or off, navigate menus, and type text. All this done over your local Wi‑Fi network with a clean, intuitive interface designed for one-handed use with user privacy in mind. EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE REMOTE • Navigation: D-pad with swipe gestures, OK/Select, Back, and Home • Channels & volume: Dedicated channel and volume rockers • Power & playback: Power, Play/Pause, Rewind, and Fast Forward • Number keypad: Direct channel entry with a live on-screen HUD • Color buttons: Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue (F1–F4) • Live keyboard: Type search terms, passwords, and URLs on your TV • Haptic feedback: Optional tactile response for every press BEYOND THE APP • Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets: Volume, playback, and navigation without opening the app • Apple Watch app: Full D-pad, power, keyboard, and Digital Crown volume control • Siri Shortcuts: Automate remote actions or send keyboard input with your voice • Multiple devices: Add, pair, and switch between several MAG boxes • iCloud Sync: Keep your device list in sync across your Apple devices EASY SETUP 1. Connect your MAG box and iPhone to the same Wi‑Fi network. 2. On your MAG box, enable remote control: Settings → System settings → Remote control. 3. Open the app, add your box, and complete the quick pairing flow. DISCLAIMER & SUPPORT Universal Remote for MAG is an independent, third-party client tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Infomir or Telecommunication Technologies. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Questions or feedback? Use Settings → Send Feedback in the app. We read every message. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tv Universal Remote3 screens
Universal Remote for MAG3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal Remote for MAG at free against Tv Universal Remote's free with in-app purchases. Universal Remote for MAG also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Tv Universal Remote's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tv Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote for MAG has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Tv Universal Remote versus Universal Remote for MAG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTv Universal RemoteUniversal Remote for MAG
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (5 ratings)
Number of ratings15 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuin Nik WongSHUBHAM SHAH

Customer experience

Tv Universal Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Universal Remote for MAG

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tv Universal Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Universal Remote for MAG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tv Universal Remote free?
Tv Universal Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Remote for MAG free?
Universal Remote for MAG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tv Universal Remote or Universal Remote for MAG?
Tv Universal Remote is rated higher. Tv Universal Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal Remote for MAG averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Tv Universal Remote or Universal Remote for MAG have ads?
Neither Tv Universal Remote nor Universal Remote for MAG shows ads.

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