Comparison

TV Remote. Universal Control. vs Zapper

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote. Universal Control.

Instantly control your smart TV from your phone. This universal remote app supports major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG, offering features like power, volume, channel control, and keyboard input for seamless navigation and app launching.

Highlights
  • Universal brand support
  • Power, volume, and channel control
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Keyboard for typing and search
  • App launcher
  • Voice input support
Features
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Lost your TV remote? Control your TV instantly from your phone. Universal TV Remote works with Samsung, Roku, LG, Fire TV, Google TV, Sony, Vizio, Hisense and more — giving you fast access to power, volume, channels, keyboard typing, touchpad navigation, and smart app shortcuts in seconds. WHY USERS LOVE IT • No more lost or broken remote • Fast Wi-Fi connection • Easy setup • Clean modern design • One app for multiple TVs • Reliable backup remote anywhere FEATURES • Power On / Off • Volume & Channels • Touchpad Navigation • Keyboard for Netflix, YouTube & Search • App Launcher • Voice Input (if supported) • Multi-brand support SUPPORTED BRANDS Samsung • Roku • LG • Fire TV • Google TV • Sony • Vizio • Hisense • And More PREMIUM WITHOUT THE SCAM FEEL Transparent pricing. No confusing setup. Upgrade for ad-free control and advanced features. LEGAL This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, LG, Fire TV, or other brands listed. Terms And Privacy https://sevencamps.com/privacy-policy/ https://sevencamps.com/terms-and-conditions/

About

Zapper

Transform your iPhone into a modern remote for compatible Samsung TVs on your local network. Enjoy a free trial with limited button pushes, then unlock unlimited control via a one-time in-app purchase. No accounts, subscriptions, or ads.

Highlights
  • Turns iPhone into a Samsung TV remote
  • Automatic TV discovery on local network
  • Manual IP address entry for connection
  • Quick access to essential controls
  • Keyboard text input for search
  • One-time purchase for unlimited control
  • No ads or subscriptions
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Zapper turns your iPhone into a clean, modern remote for compatible smart TVs on your local network. Download free, try 30 remote actions, then go unlimited with a Zapper Pro subscription or lifetime purchase. Find your TV automatically or enter its IP address manually, approve pairing on the TV, and get quick access to the controls you use most: power, navigation, volume, channel up/down, number pad, playback, Home, Back, Menu, Source, Settings, Search, and keyboard text input. When a compatible TV reports launchable installed apps, Zapper can show matching streaming shortcuts; Home opens the TV's home screen. WHY PEOPLE USE ZAPPER • Fast access to the controls you actually need • Verified streaming shortcuts when a compatible TV confirms an installed app • Automatic discovery for compatible TVs on the same Wi-Fi • Manual IP entry when discovery is blocked by your router or network setup • Saved pairing token for easier reconnects • Wake support for previously paired TVs when Wake-on-LAN is available • On-device Demo Mode so you can explore the app without a live TV • Free download with 30 remote actions before unlock • Zapper Pro: weekly or annual subscription (annual includes a 3-day free trial), or a lifetime purchase • No account, cloud relay for TV control, or in-app ads GOOD TO KNOW • Real TV control requires a compatible Samsung TV, local network access, and the TV and iPhone on the same network • After 30 free remote actions, continued control requires Zapper Pro • Demo Mode lets you explore the app interface; it does not control a real TV • Installed-app reporting, streaming shortcuts, and direct-launch support vary by TV model • Zapper is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ZAPPER PRO SUBSCRIPTIONS Zapper Pro is available as a weekly or annual auto-renewing subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Lifetime purchases made before subscriptions were introduced keep full access. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://commerce-infrastructure.github.io/SamRemote/privacy-policy

Screenshots

TV Remote. Universal Control.4 screens
Zapper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote. Universal Control. at 100% against Zapper's 50%. TV Remote. Universal Control. also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8). Zapper's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Universal Control. sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Zapper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote. Universal Control. holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TV Remote. Universal Control.'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Zapper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, Zapper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote. Universal Control. versus Zapper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote. Universal Control.Zapper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeven Camps LLCCommerce Infrastructure LLC

Customer experience

TV Remote. Universal Control.

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Zapper

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

TV Remote. Universal Control.

Subscriptions4
  • TV Remote Premium$5.991 Month
  • TV Remote weekly premium$5.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year
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  • TV Remote Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • TV Remote Lifetime Access$39.99
1 purchases

Zapper

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is TV Remote. Universal Control. free?
TV Remote. Universal Control. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zapper free?
Zapper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote. Universal Control. or Zapper?
TV Remote. Universal Control. is rated higher. TV Remote. Universal Control. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Zapper averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do TV Remote. Universal Control. or Zapper have ads?
Neither TV Remote. Universal Control. nor Zapper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote. Universal Control. or Zapper?
TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, and Zapper every 2 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote. Universal Control. was updated on November 5, 2026 and Zapper on October 31, 2026.

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