Comparison

TV Remote. Universal Control. vs Beam

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

Beam

Control all your smart TVs from your phone with a comprehensive remote app. It offers a full remote experience, quick app launching, and text input, with premium features for enhanced customization and insights. Designed for privacy, it requires no account or cloud connection.

Highlights
  • Full remote control with touchpad and D-pad
  • Turn TVs on/off and launch apps
  • Type searches using phone keyboard
  • Connection Doctor for Wi-Fi issues
  • Customizable themes and Lock Screen controls
  • Smart sleep timers
  • Weekly TV insights
Features
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The last remote you'll ever download. Beam controls Roku, Google TV, Samsung, LG, Vizio, and Fire TV — every TV in your home from one beautiful app. No account. No cloud. Your taps go straight from your phone to your TV. CONTROL EVERYTHING • Full remote: touchpad with gestures, D-pad, volume, playback • Turn TVs on and off right from your phone or Lock Screen • Launch Netflix, YouTube, Disney+ and more with one tap • Type searches with your phone's keyboard instead of hunting letters with arrow keys FEELS LIKE HOME • A control center that greets you: your TV's status, every room, and who's watching • Connection Doctor fixes Wi-Fi hiccups in one tap • Fix a dead remote in the time it takes to find the real one GO PREMIUM • 15+ animated themes, from Starry Night to Synthwave • Every TV in your home, switchable in one tap • Dynamic Island & Lock Screen controls • Smart sleep timers from 5 minutes to 4 hours • Weekly TV insights — computed on your phone, seen only by you • Free trial available; monthly, yearly, or pay-once lifetime PRIVATE BY DESIGN Beam collects nothing. No sign-up, no tracking, no servers — your remote and your habits stay on your phone. GOOD TO KNOW Your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. Some TV apps (like YouTube and Prime Video) use their own on-screen keyboards and don't accept typed text from any remote app. Waking a TV from full power-off may require a one-time setting on the TV — Beam walks you through it. Privacy Policy: https://mragent07.github.io/Smart-remotelegal/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://mragent07.github.io/Smart-remotelegal/terms.html

Screenshots

TV Remote. Universal Control.4 screens
Beam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beam at none against TV Remote. Universal Control.'s 5. Beam also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and 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. Beam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, Beam every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote. Universal Control. versus Beam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote. Universal Control.Beam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeven Camps LLCJonhny Acosta

Customer experience

TV Remote. Universal Control.

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

Beam

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 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
None

Beam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote. Universal Control. free?
TV Remote. Universal Control. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beam free?
Beam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote. Universal Control. or Beam?
Beam is rated higher. TV Remote. Universal Control. averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Beam averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do TV Remote. Universal Control. or Beam have ads?
Neither TV Remote. Universal Control. nor Beam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote. Universal Control. or Beam?
TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, and Beam every 3 days. Most recently, TV Remote. Universal Control. was updated on November 8, 2026 and Beam on October 31, 2026.

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