TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote vs ClickPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote
Transform your iPhone into a powerful and convenient TV remote. Easily control smart TVs and streaming devices with features like voice input, smart keyboard, and touchpad navigation. Launch your favorite apps with a single tap.
- Full smart TV control
- Voice control and input
- Smart keyboard input
- Touchpad navigation
- Quick app launch
- Supports Roku, Fire TV, Samsung, LG, Android TV
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TVRem – Free Universal Remote App for iPhone Turn your iPhone into a powerful TV remote. With TVRem, you can use iPhone as TV remote to control your smart TV easily and quickly - no more lost remotes or dead batteries. TVRem is a simple and reliable free TV remote app for iPhone that lets you take full control of your TV right from your phone. Use it to swipe through menus, type faster, search with your voice, and launch apps in a single tap. Supported TVs & Media Players This universal remote control app is compatible with the most popular smart TVs and streaming devices: Samsung Smart TVs - from the latest models to many older ones. Roku - streaming players, Roku-branded TVs, and other TVs with Roku OS built in. Fire TV - streaming players, Amazon Smart TVs, and other TVs with Fire TV built in. Android TV & Google TV - Android TVs, Chromecast with Google TV, and Google TV Streamers. LG Smart TVs - from the latest models to many older ones. Key Features • Full Control Over Your Smart TV Manage your Smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad with our free universal remote app. Adjust the volume, switch channels, and control playback from one place. Your iPhone becomes the only remote you’ll ever need. • Voice Control and Input Talk to your TV using Google Assistant or Alexa on supported models. Use your voice to search for shows, change channels, or even adjust the volume. And if you need to type something, just use your phone’s voice input instead of the on-screen keyboard. Hands-free, simple, and surprisingly smart. • Smart Keyboard Input Type movie titles, passwords, or search queries right from your iPhone’s keyboard. With this iPhone remote app, you can forget about slow on-screen typing. Searching and entering text have never been this fast and convenient. • Touchpad Navigation Navigate your TV with smooth, intuitive gestures using this iPhone remote control app. Swipe to move and tap to select - just like using your phone. It’s simple, modern, and feels completely natural. • Quick App Launch Launch Netflix, YouTube, or Prime Video without even picking up your TV remote. TVRem gives you seamless access to all your favorite streaming platforms. Everything you need is right at your fingertips. Download this free universal remote app now and enjoy all the benefits of having your TV remote in your pocket at all times. TVRem - the only remote you need is already in your hand. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://www.electronic.us/company/policies/ TVRem is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the brands mentioned.
ClickPad
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One remote for the setup you actually have: an Apple TV plugged into a TV whose own remote you still need for half of it. Navigate tvOS with a fast, tactile click wheel, then reach the TV's own controls — menu, inputs, and volume that actually moves your soundbar — without switching apps or hunting for a second remote. VOLUME THAT FINALLY WORKS If your Apple TV can't change your TV's volume, ClickPad can. It talks to the TV directly over your network, so volume and mute reach the TV and whatever's plugged into it. WORKS WITH TVs THE OFFICIAL APPS HAVE DROPPED If the manufacturer's own app no longer lists your set, or never worked right with it, ClickPad very likely still will. It speaks to the TV the way its original remote does. No account, no cloud, no extra hardware. EVERYTHING RUNS ON YOUR IPHONE No hub, no computer, no bridge app running somewhere else. Pair once with the code on your screen and you're done. • Click wheel for tvOS: navigate, select, back, home, play/pause • Volume that works with receivers and soundbars, not just TV speakers • Your TV's own menu, inputs, and info • Link an Apple TV to the TV it's plugged into — one screen drives both • Lock Screen, Control Center, and Action Button buttons • Home Screen widget WORKS WITH Apple TV (4th generation and later) · Sony Bravia (2013 and later) · Samsung Smart TVs (2016 and later). All devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network. Don't see your TV? Send a request from inside the app — that's what drives which TVs get added next. PRICING ClickPad is a one-time purchase of $9.99 that unlocks every remote and control in the app permanently. There is no subscription and nothing renews. Family Sharing is supported. The price shown is US pricing and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Additional app terms: https://i8l.tech/clickpad/terms Privacy Policy: https://i8l.tech/clickpad/privacy Support: https://i8l.tech/clickpad/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote at none against ClickPad's 1. TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote also leads on chart position (#166 vs unranked) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. ClickPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote ships an update monthly, ClickPad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote | ClickPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (7.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 97.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #166 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electronic Team, Inc. | Jonathan Poeder |
In-app purchases
TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote
No in-app purchases
ClickPad
- ClickPad Lifetime$9.99
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