Comparison

TV Remote. Universal Control. vs VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·

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

VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote for your VIZIO Smart TV and other compatible devices. Control power, volume, channels, inputs, and even type on your TV with your phone's keyboard. Enjoy a seamless experience with automatic reconnection and convenient shortcuts.

Highlights
  • Control power, volume, and mute
  • Full D-pad and playback controls
  • Switch inputs and open streaming apps
  • Type on your TV with phone keyboard
  • Touchpad and Big Buttons mode
  • Home Screen widgets and shortcuts
  • Save multiple TVs and custom layouts
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Lost your VIZIO remote? Turn your iPhone into one in seconds. Remote for VIZIO Smart TV connects straight to your TV over your home Wi-Fi. No IR blaster, no account, no Walmart login. Pair once with the code on your TV screen (Roku needs no code), and the app reconnects on its own every time you open it. WORKS WITH - VIZIO smart TVs with SmartCast, including onn TVs "Powered by VIZIO" - Google TV, including onn Google TV models - Roku TVs and Roku streaming players, including onn Roku TV - Fire TV smart TVs and Fire TV Stick - Hisense VIDAA TVs Your iPhone or iPad must be on the same Wi-Fi network as the TV. The app finds your TV and tells you which system it runs. Features vary by system, model, and firmware. Soundbars are not supported. To turn the TV on from your phone, its network connection must stay active in standby. Roku owners: since Roku OS 14.1, Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Control by mobile apps can be set to "Limited", which blocks button presses from every phone app. The app spots that and shows you the menu path to turn it back on. TRY IT FREE FOR 3 DAYS Remote for VIZIO Smart TV is a subscription. Eligible accounts can start a 3-day free trial, then continue with a weekly or yearly plan at your local price. THE REMOTE - Power, volume, and mute - Full D-pad with OK, back, home, and menu - Channel and playback buttons on supported TVs - Switch inputs (HDMI, cable box, game console) from a list read straight from your TV - Type on your TV with your phone's keyboard, and send a YouTube search in one tap - Open your streaming apps in one tap - Touchpad, Big Buttons mode, and themes - iPhone and iPad MORE - Home Screen widgets and Shortcuts for everyday commands - Save multiple TVs, custom layouts, shortcuts, and sleep timers - Cast tab with receiver-dependent photo and video casting, plus an AirPlay guide Voice control is not available on every TV system. App shortcuts open the app; they don't start a particular video. SUBSCRIPTION A subscription unlocks Pro features. Available plans, local prices, trial eligibility, billing period, and automatic-renewal terms are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, and the subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple Account settings. Restore Purchases is available in the app. PRIVACY No account is required. Remote commands travel to your TV over your local network, and pairing credentials are stored in the system Keychain. The privacy policy is linked in Settings and on the purchase screen. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This is an independent app from Amenti Labs LLC. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by VIZIO, Walmart, Roku, Google, Amazon, or Hisense. VIZIO, SmartCast, onn, Roku, Google TV, Fire TV, Hisense, and VIDAA are trademarks of their respective owners.

Screenshots

TV Remote. Universal Control.4 screens
VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: TV Remote. Universal Control. at freemium against VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·'s subscription. VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (35 vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 VIZIO Smart TV Remote · sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TV Remote. Universal Control. against 4.5 for VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VIZIO Smart TV Remote · has 35 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, VIZIO Smart TV Remote · every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote. Universal Control. versus VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote. Universal Control.VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better4.5 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings535 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeven Camps LLCAmenti Labs 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%

VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews2 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

VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·

Subscriptions4
  • TV Remote Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • TV Remote Pro Annual$14.991 Year
  • TV Remote Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • TV Remote Pro Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote. Universal Control. free?
TV Remote. Universal Control. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VIZIO Smart TV Remote · free?
VIZIO Smart TV Remote · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote. Universal Control. or VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·?
TV Remote. Universal Control. is rated higher. TV Remote. Universal Control. averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while VIZIO Smart TV Remote · averages 4.5 from 35 ratings.
Do TV Remote. Universal Control. or VIZIO Smart TV Remote · have ads?
Neither TV Remote. Universal Control. nor VIZIO Smart TV Remote · shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote. Universal Control. or VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·?
TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, and VIZIO Smart TV Remote · every 3 days. Most recently, TV Remote. Universal Control. was updated on November 8, 2026 and VIZIO Smart TV Remote · on November 6, 2026.

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