Comparison

Camtro vs TV Remote Control · Universal

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

Head to head
About

Camtro

Receive instant alerts when visitors arrive or motion is detected. Monitor your home with high-definition video, allowing you to see, hear, and speak to visitors remotely. Offers cloud storage plans for extended monitoring.

Highlights
  • Instant visitor and motion alerts
  • High-definition video monitoring
  • Remote two-way audio communication
  • Cloud storage plans
  • Automatic subscription renewal
Features
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- Get instant messages when visitors press the doorbell or trigger the PIR motion sensors. - Monitor your home in high definition video. See, hear, and speak to visitors from anywhere. Automatic Subscription Instructions: 1. Service name: 6-month Plan(6 months);One Year Plan(1 year) 2. Price: cloud storage plan for 6 months product is $28.99, cloud storage plan for 1 year product is $29.99 3. For an account that purchases an automatic subscription service, we will automatically deduct the next period of fees within 24 hours from your iTunes account before the service expires, and extend the corresponding service content, service conditions and service period. 4. If you need to cancel the automatic subscription, please manually open the Apple phone "Settings"-->Enter "iTunes Store & App Store"-->Click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscribe", select "Camtro" to cancel the subscription. If you do not close the automatic subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, it will be deemed that you have agreed to continue the authorization, and the subscription will be automatically renewed. Privacy agreement: https://www.camtro.cc/privacy_policy.html User agreement: https://www.camtro.cc/user_agreement.html Subscription Service agreement: https://www.camtro.cc/renewal.html

About

TV Remote Control · Universal

Transform your iPhone into a smart and reliable TV remote. Control channels, volume, and navigation effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Works with most smart TV brands without needing extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Instant TV control over Wi-Fi
  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • Wide compatibility with smart TV brands
  • No additional hardware required
  • Control multiple TVs
  • Always available when needed
Features
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Introducing TV Remote Control · Universal – the simplest and fastest way to control your TV directly from your iPhone. Turn your phone into a smart, reliable TV remote you can use anytime, anywhere. • Instant TV Control Connect your iPhone to your TV over the same Wi-Fi network and start controlling it instantly. Change channels, adjust volume, navigate menus, and control playback in seconds. • Smart & Intuitive Interface A clean, user-friendly design makes controlling your TV effortless. Everything you need is right at your fingertips — simple, fast, and responsive. • Wide TV Compatibility Works with most popular Smart TV brands that support control via local network connection. Various operating systems are supported. One app for multiple TVs in your home. • No Extra Devices Needed No physical remote, no cables, no additional hardware. Just your iPhone and your TV — that’s it. • Always Ready When You Need It Perfect when your remote is lost, batteries are dead, or you simply prefer controlling your TV from your phone. Upgrade your daily TV experience with a tool built for speed, simplicity, and convenience. Download TV Remote Control · Universal today and take full control of your TV — effortlessly. *This application is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any television manufacturer. Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase; - Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually at the rate based on the subscription plan - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; - The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan; - Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase; Privacy Policy: https://trustoneapps.com/qr-code-privacy Terms of Use: https://trustoneapps.com/tv-remote-control-terms For any questions or inquiries, please get in touch: support@trustoneapps.com

Screenshots

Camtro3 screens
TV Remote Control · Universal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Control · Universal at none against Camtro's shown. Camtro's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (77K vs 1.6K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Camtro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and TV Remote Control · Universal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camtro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camtro has 77K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Camtro's written reviews are positive against 17% of TV Remote Control · Universal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camtro ships an update fortnightly, TV Remote Control · Universal every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Camtro versus TV Remote Control · Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamtroTV Remote Control · Universal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (77K ratings) — better4.3 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews — better17.1% of reviews
Number of ratings77K — better1.6K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#13 — better#36
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDigitalConverge Intellect LimitedTrustOneApps L.L.C-FZ

Customer experience

Camtro

All ratings71,373 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews1,221 reviews
Positive28.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative62.8%

TV Remote Control · Universal

All ratings785 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative82.9%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Camtro

Subscriptions10
  • One Year Plan$29.991 Year
  • CR-Cyclic 30 day,use 1 year$29.991 Year
  • CR-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day$29.991 Year
Show 7 more
  • CR-cycle 30 day, serve 1 year$29.991 Year
  • CR-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year$29.991 Year
  • F3-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • F3-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • F3-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • F3-Valid 1 year,cyclic 30 day3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • F3-Cyclic 30 day,serve 1 year3 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

TV Remote Control · Universal

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly Trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$35.991 Year

Questions

Is Camtro free?
Camtro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote Control · Universal free?
TV Remote Control · Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camtro or TV Remote Control · Universal?
Camtro is rated higher. Camtro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while TV Remote Control · Universal averages 4.3 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Camtro or TV Remote Control · Universal have ads?
Camtro shows ads; TV Remote Control · Universal does not.
Which is updated more often, Camtro or TV Remote Control · Universal?
Camtro ships an update fortnightly, and TV Remote Control · Universal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Camtro was updated on November 5, 2026 and TV Remote Control · Universal on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Camtro or TV Remote Control · Universal?
Camtro currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and TV Remote Control · Universal at #36. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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