Comparison

TV Remote Control vs TV Remote:Universal Control

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote Control

Control your smart TV with your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. This app offers full remote functionality, including power, volume, and channel control, plus smart navigation with a keyboard and touchpad. Easily connect to major TV brands via WiFi for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Full TV control (Power, Volume, Channels)
  • Smart navigation with keyboard and touchpad
  • Personalized app and channel shortcuts
  • Hassle-free WiFi connection
  • Automatic device detection
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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Lost your remote? Need a smarter way to control your TV? Universal Remote for Smart TV+ is the versatile, all-in-one solution for your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Designed to replace your traditional physical remote, this app offers seamless control over major TV brands via WiFi. Why You’ll Love It: Full Control: Manage Power, Volume, and Channels with a single tap. Smart Navigation: Use the built-in Keyboard for quick typing and the Touchpad for easy cursor navigation. Personalized Experience: Pin your favorite apps and channels to the top for instant access. Hassle-Free Connection: Automatic device detection ensures you connect instantly without complex setups. Subscription Options: • Weekly: $4.99/week • Yearly: $39.99/year Subscription Details: Once your purchase is confirmed, your iTunes account will be charged. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal in your Account Settings. If you subscribe during the free trial period, any unused portion of the trial will be forfeited. Subscribe today to unlock the full premium experience with "Universal Remote: Smart TV+"! Disclaimer: "Universal Remote: Smart TV+" is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV brand or electronics company. https://appfusionutilities.com/uniremote/privacy_policy.html https://appfusionutilities.com/uniremote/terms_of_use.html

About

TV Remote:Universal Control

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Easily control playback, navigate menus with a touchpad, and access all original remote functions. Upgrade for app control and screen mirroring.

Highlights
  • Universal brand support
  • Easy Wi-Fi setup
  • Responsive touchpad navigation
  • Full playback controls
  • App control and screen mirroring (premium)
Features
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Stop looking under the sofa cushions for your lost remote. TV Remote: Universal Control transforms your iPhone into a powerful and reliable remote for all your home entertainment devices. Whether you need to control a Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Fire TV, or other Smart TV brands, our app provides a stable connection and a user-friendly interface to manage your viewing experience effortlessly. Core Features Universal Brand Support Compatible with almost all major Smart TV brands including Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Roku, Fire TV, Hisense, and TCL. Easy Setup No manual configuration required. As long as your iPhone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, the app will automatically detect your TV for instant pairing. Responsive Touchpad Ditch the clunky arrow buttons. Use the large, smooth touchpad to navigate through menus and apps with gestures and swipes. Full Playback Control Manage volume, switch channels, mute, and power your TV on or off with high-performance buttons designed for one-handed use. Premium Features Upgrade to Premium to unlock the full potential of your Smart TV: Full Remote Operations: Access every single button and advanced function available on your original remote. TV App Control: Launch and switch between your favorite streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Disney Plus directly from your phone. Screen Casting and Mirroring: Share photos, videos, and your entire phone screen on the TV with high definition and low latency. Subscription Information Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at 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 at the rate of your selected plan. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user Account Settings on the device after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/rcontrol-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/rcontrol-terms-of-use

Screenshots

TV Remote Control4 screens
TV Remote:Universal Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote:Universal Control at 5.0 against TV Remote Control's 4.0. TV Remote:Universal Control also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). TV Remote Control's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote:Universal Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote:Universal Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote:Universal Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote Control versus TV Remote:Universal Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ControlTV Remote:Universal Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (21 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuna OrduluOctopus Internet Technology Co., Limited

Customer experience

TV Remote Control

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

TV Remote:Universal Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Annual Promo$9.991 Year
  • Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

TV Remote:Universal Control

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote:Universal Control free?
TV Remote:Universal Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control or TV Remote:Universal Control?
TV Remote:Universal Control is rated higher. TV Remote Control averages 4.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while TV Remote:Universal Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TV Remote Control or TV Remote:Universal Control have ads?
Neither TV Remote Control nor TV Remote:Universal Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control or TV Remote:Universal Control?
TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 months, and TV Remote:Universal Control weekly. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote:Universal Control on October 7, 2026.

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