Comparison

TV Remote. Universal Control. vs Telby

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

Telby

Transform your iPhone into a powerful and intuitive remote for your Roku devices. Effortlessly discover and connect to your TV, navigate menus with a touchpad, and launch your favorite channels instantly. Enjoy seamless control without complex setup.

Highlights
  • Automatic Roku device discovery
  • Full remote control functions
  • Swipe touchpad navigation
  • Quick channel launch
  • Easy device switching
Features
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Use your iPhone or iPad as a Wi-Fi remote for compatible smart TVs and streaming players. Find your TV on the same network, pair when prompted, then adjust volume, navigate menus and control playback. Features: - Automatic discovery of compatible TVs on your local network - Support for multiple compatible smart TV and streaming-player control systems - Power, input, Home, Back, directional, playback, mute, and volume controls when available - Swipe-and-tap touchpad navigation on supported TVs - Keyboard input on supported TV text fields - Saved TVs for faster switching - Manual IP connection when discovery is unavailable - Clear pairing, compatibility, and troubleshooting guidance Quick access to installed TV apps and channels is available when supported by the connected TV. Compatibility varies by TV model, model year, region, firmware, and enabled network settings. Telby checks the controls exposed by the connected TV and disables unavailable controls instead of pretending they work. Your iPhone or iPad and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. Some TVs display a pairing request the first time you connect. Find, pair, and connect to your compatible TV before subscribing. After any free preview: An active monthly or annual subscription is required to send remote commands, use the touchpad or keyboard, or open TV channels. The monthly plan has no introductory offer and renews monthly at the standard price. The App Store confirms your localized price and annual offer eligibility before purchase. One introductory offer is available per subscription group. Existing subscribers retain their access and subscription terms. Terms of Use: https://renaissanceapps.com/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://renaissanceapps.com/privacy-policy Telby is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any TV manufacturer.

Screenshots

TV Remote. Universal Control.4 screens
Telby4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Telby at every 3 days against TV Remote. Universal Control.'s monthly. Telby also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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 Telby sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Telby holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, Telby every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Remote. Universal Control. versus Telby: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote. Universal Control.Telby
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeven Camps LLCRenaissance Apps 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%

Telby

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
4 purchases

Telby

Subscriptions4
  • RemoteTV Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Roku Remote Yearly Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Rokuku Premium Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • RemoteTV Premium Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote. Universal Control. free?
TV Remote. Universal Control. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Telby free?
Telby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote. Universal Control. or Telby?
Telby is rated higher. TV Remote. Universal Control. averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Telby averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do TV Remote. Universal Control. or Telby have ads?
Neither TV Remote. Universal Control. nor Telby shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote. Universal Control. or Telby?
TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, and Telby every 3 days. Most recently, TV Remote. Universal Control. was updated on November 14, 2026 and Telby on November 15, 2026.

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