Comparison

ROAK App 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

ROAK App

Features
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The ROAK app connects to all your Royal Eijkelkamp sensor to create an overview of your soil and water data. This app also allows you to download the data off your non-telemetric wells. You can then send this data to ROAK or sync it to your own data platform.

About

Universal TV Remote :Control

Features
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Universal TV Remote: Control is a smart remote and casting app for iPhone and iPad users who want to manage their Smart TV from one place — without hunting for a physical remote or switching between multiple apps. BEFORE THIS APP * You search the couch cushions for the remote every time you sit down * Typing on the TV with directional buttons takes forever * Your phone and your TV work separately, not together WITH UNIVERSAL TV REMOTE: CONTROL * Your phone becomes a full Smart TV remote in seconds * A swipe on the touchpad or a few taps on the keyboard gets you anywhere faster * Cast photos, videos and music directly to the big screen without cables HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app and let it find your Smart TV on the same Wi-Fi network 2. Tap to connect — no manual setup or IP address required 3. Use the touchpad, keyboard or voice search to navigate your TV 4. Cast content from your phone to the screen whenever you need it WHAT'S INSIDE Smart TV Remote — full button layout, touchpad and D-pad for complete TV control Auto-Detection — the app finds compatible devices on your Wi-Fi network automatically Fast Keyboard Input — type search queries and passwords without clicking letter by letter Voice Search — speak to find shows, apps and channels hands-free Screen Mirroring and Cast — share your phone screen or stream media to your Smart TV over Wi-Fi App Launcher — jump to Netflix, YouTube and other streaming services directly from the remote Wide Compatibility — works with popular Smart TV brands including Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Philips and more SUBSCRIPTION & ACCESS Important: Subscription required; no free content. Payment upon subscription confirmation. Universal TV Remote: Control offers an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks full access to all remote control features, casting tools and content in the app, including: * Full Smart TV remote with touchpad and keyboard * Screen mirroring and cast to TV over Wi-Fi * Voice search and direct app launcher You can start with a free trial period. After the trial ends, your subscription will begin and renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon subscription confirmation. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. DISCLAIMER This is an independent app, compatible with the mentioned TV brands and platforms, but not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Philips or any of their partners. All brand names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Please note: There are no free features available; a subscription is required to access all content and tools.To access all features and content, a subscription is required as the app does not offer any free content. - At the time of purchase confirmation, payments will be charged to your iTunes Account. - Subscriptions will auto-renew unless auto-renewal is disabled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage subscriptions and disable auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. - If a free trial period is not fully used and a premium subscription is purchased, the remaining trial period will be forfeited. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: - Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/165xBcWAIwKUPsncYAZW6HU9AKcQX7ZxaM58BY7K6ryY/edit?usp=sharing - Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DASobGv4wmn9gTN87xa26huGg2NVgTveszitypDPuz8/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

ROAK App4 screens
Universal TV Remote :Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ROAK App at none against Universal TV Remote :Control's 2. ROAK App also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Universal TV Remote :Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. ROAK App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ROAK App ships an update monthly, Universal TV Remote :Control every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ROAK App versus Universal TV Remote :Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterROAK AppUniversal TV Remote :Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRoyal EijkelkampSeveryn Plyska

In-app purchases

None

ROAK App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Universal TV Remote :Control

Subscriptions2
  • Royal Universal Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Expert Universal Yearly$35.991 Year

Questions

Is ROAK App free?
ROAK App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal TV Remote :Control free?
Universal TV Remote :Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ROAK App or Universal TV Remote :Control have ads?
Neither ROAK App nor Universal TV Remote :Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ROAK App or Universal TV Remote :Control?
ROAK App ships an update monthly, and Universal TV Remote :Control every 4 months. Most recently, ROAK App was updated on September 10, 2026 and Universal TV Remote :Control on August 20, 2026.

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