Comparison

TV Remote Manager 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

TV Remote Manager

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. This app connects to your television over Wi-Fi, offering full control without extra hardware. Easily find and manage your TVs, launch streaming apps, and even use your TV as a photo frame.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi TV control
  • Automatic TV detection
  • Full remote functionality
  • One-tap streaming shortcuts
  • Sleep timer
  • Photo frame mode
  • Channel blocking
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a full remote for the TV you already own. TV Remote Manager talks to your television over your home Wi-Fi network, so there is no infrared, no extra hardware and nothing to plug in. FINDS YOUR TV BY ITSELF Open the app and it scans your Wi-Fi network for compatible televisions and streaming players. Tap the one you want, confirm the prompt or the code shown on screen, and you are in control. Your TVs are saved with the names you choose, and the app can reconnect to the last one automatically every time you open it. A COMPLETE REMOTE • Directional pad, OK, Back and Home • Volume, mute and channel up/down • Play, pause, rewind, fast forward • Number keypad for direct channel entry • Power on/off and input switching where the TV allows it • Haptic feedback on every key, so it feels like real hardware ONE-TAP STREAMING SHORTCUTS Launch the apps you actually watch straight from your phone. The app reads the real app list from your television whenever the brand exposes it, so shortcuts open the version installed on your set instead of failing silently. SLEEP TIMER THAT RUNS ON THE TV Choose a duration on the rotary dial and, on televisions that expose their own sleep timer over the network, the countdown is stored inside the TV. You can close the app and fall asleep — the television turns itself off. On sets without a network timer the app tells you honestly that it has to stay open. TV PHOTO FRAME Send photos from your iPhone library to the big screen over your network and turn the television into a photo frame. The screen shows which brands accept photos, and warns you clearly if the connected TV does not support it. CHILD PROTECTION Set a PIN and block chosen channels so they cannot be opened from this remote. The PIN is stored securely on your iPhone. This protection applies to the app's remote only — it does not change any setting inside the television. WIDE BRAND COVERAGE Samsung, LG, Sony BRAVIA, Panasonic VIERA, Philips, Roku players and Roku TVs (TCL, Hisense, Sharp, JVC, RCA, Insignia, Element, Westinghouse, onn., Sanyo, Hitachi, Magnavox, Polaroid, InFocus, Pioneer and more), plus any Android TV or Google TV device — Xiaomi, Toshiba, Skyworth, Haier, TCL and Hisense Google TV models, Chromecast with Google TV and Nvidia Shield. The in-app Brand Coverage panel always shows the current list and exactly which models are covered. Some features may require a subscription. Subscription details, renewal terms and cancellation options are shown before purchase. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacyvrtg/inicio TV Remote Manager is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any television manufacturer or streaming service. All brand names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to describe compatibility.

About

Universal TV™ Remote Control

Control compatible smart TVs and streaming devices from your iPhone. Offers essential remote functions, keyboard input, and app launching. Private casting of media is also supported.

Highlights
  • Power, navigation, and playback controls
  • Keyboard input for searches
  • Launch favorite TV apps
  • Private media casting
  • Connection diagnostics
Features
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Control compatible TVs and streaming devices from one calm, one-handed iPhone app. Universal TV Remote verifies the local connection before it says your TV is connected, so you can discover, pair, and try essential controls before choosing Pro. EVERYDAY REMOTE • Power, home, back, navigation, volume, mute, and playback • Keyboard input for faster searches • Clear connected, reconnecting, and unavailable states FASTER ACCESS • Launch favorites and installed TV apps when the device supports it • Switch between remembered TVs without starting over • Use the connection doctor for Wi-Fi, VPN, and permission issues PRIVATE CASTING Choose supported AirPlay routes and present selected photos, videos, or music. Universal TV Remote does not upload your selected media or collect viewing history. FREE BEFORE PRO Discovery, pairing, connection checks, and core remote controls stay available without a subscription. Pro unlocks touchpad and keypad modes, the full app launcher, rich media presentation, and custom layouts. Compatibility depends on TV model, firmware, enabled network-control settings, and the local protocol exposed by the device. Universal TV Remote is independent and is not affiliated with TV or streaming brands. Information About Subscription You can cancel your subscription or free trial anytime by cancelling your subscription through your iTunes account settings, or it will automatically renew. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the free trial or any subscription period to avoid being charged. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Privacy Policy & Terms Privacy Policy: https://navio-db7965.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://navio-db7965.web.app/terms.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TV Remote Manager4 screens
Universal TV™ Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV™ Remote Control at 5.0 against TV Remote Manager's 4.4. Universal TV™ Remote Control also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Universal TV™ Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV™ Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Manager ships an update every 6 days, Universal TV™ Remote Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote Manager versus Universal TV™ Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ManagerUniversal TV™ Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings7 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVertigo SLSecgin LLC

Customer experience

TV Remote Manager

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Universal TV™ Remote Control

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TV Remote Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Universal TV™ Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Universel Remote Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Universel Remote Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Universel Remote Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote Manager free?
TV Remote Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV™ Remote Control free?
Universal TV™ Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Manager or Universal TV™ Remote Control?
Universal TV™ Remote Control is rated higher. TV Remote Manager averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Universal TV™ Remote Control averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do TV Remote Manager or Universal TV™ Remote Control have ads?
TV Remote Manager shows ads; Universal TV™ Remote Control does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Manager or Universal TV™ Remote Control?
TV Remote Manager ships an update every 6 days, and Universal TV™ Remote Control weekly. Most recently, TV Remote Manager was updated on October 20, 2026 and Universal TV™ Remote Control on October 21, 2026.

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