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

Features
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UNIVERSAL TV REMOTE CONTROL – SMART WI-FI CONTROLLER & CAST Never worry about lost remotes or dead batteries again. Universal TV Remote Control transforms your device into a fast, responsive, and easy-to-use controller for your Smart TV over your local Wi-Fi network. Whether you need to adjust the volume, enter channels, navigate complex menus with a touchpad, type search terms on a full keyboard, or cast family photos and videos to the big screen, this app gives you full control in a clean, modern interface. KEY FEATURES • Universal Smart TV Control: Manage essential functions effortlessly—Power On/Off, Volume Up/Down, Mute, Channel Up/Down, Input Source switching, and Menu navigation. • Precision Touchpad Navigation: Glide through streaming interfaces, menus, and browser pages with smooth swipe gestures and instant feedback. • Full Numeric Keypad: Dedicated number pad (0–9) for rapid, direct TV channel selection. • Built-in Keyboard Input: Stop clicking letter-by-letter on your TV screen. Type movie titles, usernames, and passwords directly using your mobile keyboard. • Quick App Launcher: Open your favorite installed streaming channels and video apps directly from your phone with a single tap. • Local Media Casting: Stream your personal photos and videos directly from your phone's gallery to your Smart TV in high quality. • Automatic Wi-Fi Discovery: Instantly scan and detect compatible Smart TVs connected to your local network for quick pairing. HOW TO CONNECT IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS 1. Connect your phone and your Smart TV to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open Universal TV Remote Control and select your TV from the list of discovered devices. 3. Enter the pairing PIN displayed on your TV screen if prompted. (Tip: Please disable any active VPN on your mobile device to allow smooth local network discovery.) WHY CHOOSE UNIVERSAL TV REMOTE CONTROL? • Fast & Reliable: Direct local Wi-Fi communication ensures low latency and immediate button response. • Sleek Dark Theme: Ergonomically designed dark UI that is easy on your eyes during nighttime TV viewing. • Privacy-First Design: All remote commands and media casting happen directly on your local network. No personal photos or media files are uploaded to external servers. DISCLAIMER This application is an independent third-party utility and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any television manufacturer or trademark. Both your mobile device and Smart TV must be connected to the same operational local Wi-Fi network for discovery and remote control functionality. Terms of Use (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 ads: Universal TV Remote* Control at none against TV Remote Manager's shown. Universal TV Remote* Control also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. TV Remote Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Manager ships an update every 6 days, Universal TV Remote* Control every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Remote Manager versus Universal TV Remote* Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ManagerUniversal TV Remote* Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB77 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperVertigo SLJigar Vaghasiya

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TV Remote Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Universal TV Remote* Control

Subscriptions2
  • Remote Control Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Remote Control Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remote Control LifeTime Plan$39.99

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.
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 every 5 days. Most recently, TV Remote Manager was updated on October 28, 2026 and Universal TV Remote* Control on October 29, 2026.

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