Universal TV Remote Control․ vs Smart TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Smart TV Remote
Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Effortlessly control power, volume, channels, and access apps directly from your device. Enjoy a seamless experience with a touchpad, keyboard, and app launcher.
- Universal TV control
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Touchpad navigation
- On-screen keyboard
- App launching
- Save multiple TVs
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Turn your iPhone into the remote for every smart TV in the house. The app finds the TV on your Wi-Fi, pairs the way the TV asks, and gives you every key, a touchpad, a keyboard and your apps, all in one place that never ends up under the sofa. Works With the TVs People Actually Own Samsung, LG, Sony Bravia, Roku, Vizio, Philips, Panasonic, and the Android TV and Google TV sets made by TCL, Hisense, Xiaomi and many others. Each brand is spoken in its own language, so the keys respond the way the original remote does. Ready in a Minute Put the phone on the same Wi-Fi as the TV and open the app. The TV appears within seconds. The first time, the TV shows a code or asks for permission on its screen, once; after that the connection is automatic whenever you open the app. Every Key of the Remote Power, volume and mute, channels and numbers, inputs, arrows and OK, play and pause, home and back. The keys are laid out like a real remote, with haptic feedback on every press, and the phone's own volume buttons control the TV. Touchpad and Keyboard Swipe across the touchpad to move through menus and tap to select. On TVs with a pointer, the cursor follows your finger. When it is time to search, type on your phone's keyboard instead of hunting for letters on the screen one at a time. Your Apps in One Tap Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and everything else installed on the TV, opened straight from the phone. Keep your favorites at the top of the remote. Turn the TV On From the Couch Most recent smart TVs can be woken over the network. Once the app has paired with the TV, it can turn it on for you, even from standby, and it helps you switch the setting on when the TV needs it. Every TV in the House Living room, bedroom, kitchen: save each TV once and switch between them in a tap. Rename them, forget them, add a new one whenever you like. Private by Design There is no account and no server between you and your TV. The app talks to the TV directly over your home network. No ads, and no tracking of what you watch. Premium Finding and pairing your TVs is free. Premium unlocks the remote itself: every key, the touchpad, the keyboard and app launch. Choose a weekly or yearly subscription, or pay once with Lifetime. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, Philips, Panasonic, Google or any other brand mentioned. Privacy Policy: https://tvremote.org/privacy Terms of Use: https://tvremote.org/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Smart TV Remote at 5.0 against Universal TV Remote Control․'s 4.4. Smart TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Universal TV Remote Control․'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (67 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control․ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and 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.
Smart TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control․ has 67 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Universal TV Remote Control․ ships an update monthly, Smart TV Remote every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal TV Remote Control․ | Smart TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (67 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Raisa Apps Sp. z o. o. | Florea Media SRL |
Customer experience
Universal TV Remote Control․
Smart TV Remote
In-app purchases
Universal TV Remote Control․
- 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
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- 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
- Lifetime Remote Control for TV$39.99
Smart TV Remote
- Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Weekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
- Lifetime$34.99
Questions
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