Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control․ vs Universal Remote

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

Head to head
About

Universal TV Remote Control․

This application provides a convenient way to control your smart TV and streaming devices. It offers features like touchpad navigation, a built-in keyboard, and customizable shortcut buttons for quick access to your favorite apps. Voice search is also available on supported devices.

Highlights
  • Universal remote for Smart TVs & streaming devices
  • Smooth touchpad navigation
  • Built-in keyboard for quick input
  • Adjustable app shortcut buttons
  • Two customizable layouts
  • Voice search support
Features
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Tired of chasing your TV remote? Sticky buttons, drained batteries, lost in the couch - or worse, chewed up by your dog. Sound familiar? We’ve all been there. You just want to switch channels or type in a YouTube search, and suddenly you’re wrestling with a remote from 2015. Maybe it barely works. Maybe it only works if you hold it at exactly the right angle. Or maybe you have three different remotes - one for the TV, one for the stick, and one you’ve lost completely. Whatever the case, your patience wears thin. Meet RIMO - the remote app that just works. ---------- Let’s tell you how it helps. Jordan just wanted to relax. A new show just dropped on Prime Video. He powers on the TV - and the remote is dead. Tries to type in the title with the TV’s built-in keyboard… painfully slow. Switches to the streaming stick. Another remote. Gets frustrated. Almost walks away. But then he remembers the ad he saw earlier - RIMO. Grabs his iPhone, downloads the app, connects in seconds… and just like that: With one app, Jordan: - Navigates smoothly using a built-in touchpad - Searches shows without struggling with an on-screen keyboard - Switches between TV and stick with zero effort - Uses adjustable app shortcut buttons for Netflix, YouTube, and more - Even uses voice search when his hands are full (limited to certain TV OSes) - Plus small perks like satisfying tap sounds, gentle haptics, and more Thanks to two control modes, he keeps the layout just how he likes it - touchpad on the bottom, buttons on top (or vice versa). Whether it’s your daily driver or your emergency backup, RIMO brings sanity to screen time. ---------- Quick feature highlights: - Universal remote for Smart TVs & streaming devices - Smooth touchpad navigation - Built-in keyboard for quick input - Adjustable app buttons (Netflix, YouTube, etc.) - Two customizable layouts - Works with most major brands - Voice search support (limited to certain TV OSes) ---------- Supported TVs & Devices: Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Sony, Vizio, TCL, Onn, RCA, Hisense, Insignia, Philips, Panasonic, JVC, Multilaser - and more! Disclaimer: RIMO is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brand mentioned above. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. ---------- Subscriptions & Premium Access: The app offers optional Premium plans with additional features and enhancements. Choose from weekly, quarterly, yearly, or lifetime access - with flexible options to fit your needs. Subscription Terms: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. ---------- Privacy Policy: https://getrimo.app/policy Terms of Use: https://getrimo.app/terms

About

Universal Remote

Control your smart TV directly from your phone with this universal remote app. Easily navigate menus, launch apps, and cast photos or videos to a larger screen. Enjoy a simplified entertainment experience without needing a physical remote.

Highlights
  • Smart TV universal remote
  • Launch TV apps
  • Photo casting
  • Video casting
  • IPTV playlist support
  • Quick Wi-Fi connection
Features
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Control your Smart TV directly from your phone with a fast and convenient smart TV remote app. Use a universal remote to connect to compatible TV devices over the same Wi-Fi network, control playback and navigate TV menus with one clear interface. This remote control for TV helps replace your physical remote and simplifies everyday entertainment. KEY FEATURES • Universal Smart TV Remote • TV App Launcher • Photo Casting • Video Casting • IPTV Playlist Support • Fast Wi-Fi Connection • Tuya Hub Compatibility Some features are available with Premium access, including app launching, IPTV playlists, and video casting. UNIVERSAL SMART TV REMOTE Use your phone as a remote controller for compatible Smart TVs and access the functions you use most often. Adjust volume, switch channels, navigate menus, and manage media controls from a responsive TV control interface designed for convenient everyday use. Enjoy convenient access to the features expected from a universal TV remote without relying on separate hardware. TV APP LAUNCHER Open installed TV apps directly from your phone without scrolling through long TV menus. Quickly access streaming services, entertainment platforms, and frequently used apps in just a few taps, making navigation faster and more organized when you switch between different types of content. This app launching feature is available with Premium access. PHOTO & VIDEO CASTING Display photos from your phone on a larger screen with built-in casting tools for compatible Smart TVs. With Premium access, you can also cast videos and enjoy them on your TV instead of a smaller mobile display. Share travel albums, family moments, presentations, and other visual content more comfortably. IPTV PLAYLIST SUPPORT Premium users can add and organize IPTV playlists with support for M3U and M3U8 formats. Browse saved channels, manage playlist collections, and access IPTV content from the same app you already use for remote control, casting, and everyday entertainment. FAST WI-FI CONNECTION Set up the connection between your phone and TV in just a few steps using your local Wi-Fi network. The app is designed for quick device discovery, simple pairing, and smooth access to remote controls. Enjoy reliable connectivity with universal control features that keep your entertainment experience simple and responsive. TUYA-COMPATIBLE CONTROL Control compatible appliances through a Tuya Smart IR hub using our app. Connect the hub to the app, configure it for the desired appliance, and send commands from your phone—the hub will transmit them via infrared. Bring the main tools for Smart TV control into one practical mobile interface. SUBSCRIPTION Subscribe now to get: 1. Personal IPTV playlists 2. Advanced input tools 3. Streaming app launcher 4. Enhanced video casting Premium subscription details: - Subscriptions are available in weekly, monthly, and annual plans. - A weekly subscription costs $6.99, a monthly subscription costs $19.99, and an annual subscription costs $49.99. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. - You can cancel your subscription or free trial at any time. To prevent automatic renewal, cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. - You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. - Read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://appenvisions.com/privacy.html https://appenvisions.com/terms_of_use.html

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control․4 screens
Universal Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal TV Remote Control․ at 100% against Universal Remote's 23%. Universal TV Remote Control․ also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Universal Remote's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Universal TV Remote Control․ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV Remote Control․ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Universal TV Remote Control․'s written reviews are positive against 23% of Universal Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote Control․ ships an update monthly, Universal Remote every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Universal TV Remote Control․ versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control․Universal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (67 ratings) — better3.9 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings67 — better54
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB249 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaisa Apps Sp. z o. o.Appenvision Ltd

Customer experience

Universal TV Remote Control․

All ratings65 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral6.2%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Universal Remote

All ratings50 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative26.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.9%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control․

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly TV Remote Control Pro 2$5.997 Days
  • Weekly TV Remote Control Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Universal TV Remote Pro$6.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • 3 Months TV Remote Pro$14.993 Months
  • Yearly Universal TV Remote Pro 2$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Universal TV Remote Pro$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Universal TV Remote Pro 33 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Remote Control for TV$39.99
6 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions5
  • Advanced Remote Toolkit3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Advanced Remote Toolkit$6.997 Days
  • Exclusive Smart TV Control3 Days trial$19.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Ultimate TV Screen Control3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Ultimate TV Screen Control$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • All-in-One Remote Features$69.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control․ free?
Universal TV Remote Control․ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control․ or Universal Remote?
Universal TV Remote Control․ is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control․ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 3.9 from 54 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote Control․ or Universal Remote have ads?
Universal Remote shows ads; Universal TV Remote Control․ does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control․ or Universal Remote?
Universal TV Remote Control․ ships an update monthly, and Universal Remote every 5 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control․ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Universal Remote on October 24, 2026.

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