Comparison

Remote Control for TV Pro vs Universal TV Control

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

Head to head
About

Remote Control for TV Pro

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Easily control any smart TV on your WiFi network with features like power, navigation, volume, and media controls. Unlock advanced functions like keyboard input and direct channel access with a subscription or lifetime purchase.

Highlights
  • Universal smart TV control
  • Automatic TV discovery
  • D-Pad and channel navigation
  • Volume and mute controls
  • Media playback controls
  • Keyboard input for search
  • Ad-free experience (Pro)
Features
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Lost your TV remote again? Control your TV right from your iPhone. Remote Control for TV turns your phone into a powerful, always-in-your-pocket remote control for any Smart TV on your WiFi network. EASY SETUP Simply open the app and it automatically discovers your TV. No complicated pairing required. You can also enter your TV's IP address manually if needed. FREE FEATURES - Power on/off with Wake-on-LAN support - D-Pad navigation (up, down, left, right, select) - Volume and mute controls - Channel up and down - Home, Back, and Menu buttons - Automatic TV discovery - Save one TV for quick access PRO FEATURES Unlock the complete remote experience: - Control multiple TVs - Number pad for direct channel entry - Input source selection (HDMI, USB, etc.) - Media controls (play, pause, stop, rewind, fast forward) - Keyboard input for searching apps and typing on your TV - Color buttons (red, green, yellow, blue) for interactive features - Hold-to-repeat for volume and channel buttons - Customizable haptic feedback intensity - Ad-free experience PRO OPTIONS Choose the plan that works for you: - Weekly subscription with a 3-day free trial - Lifetime purchase for permanent access (one-time payment) Works with Smart TVs connected to the same WiFi network as your iPhone. Requires iOS 17.6 or later. Stop searching between couch cushions. Download Remote Control for TV today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Universal TV Control

Transform your smartphone into a comprehensive remote for all your compatible Smart TVs. Effortlessly control power, volume, channels, and more from a single, user-friendly interface. Connects automatically to TVs on your Wi-Fi network without any extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Automatic TV discovery
  • Complete remote functions
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Multi-TV support
  • No additional hardware needed
  • Wi-Fi network control
Features
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Universal TV Control turns your iPhone into the ultimate Smart TV remote control. Say goodbye to lost remotes and juggling multiple controllers. Control all your compatible Smart TVs from one intuitive app. KEY FEATURES: Automatic TV Discovery Instantly find and connect to compatible Smart TVs on your Wi-Fi network Complete Remote Control Power on/off Volume adjustment Channel navigation Input source switching Navigation controls Playback controls Simple & Intuitive Interface Clean, user-friendly design that's easy to use for everyone in the family Multi-TV Support Seamlessly switch between multiple TVs in your home No Additional Hardware Required Works over your existing Wi-Fi network. No IR blasters or extra equipment needed COMPATIBLE TVs: Most modern Smart TVs with WiFi capability Works with network-enabled televisions from major manufacturers REQUIREMENTS: iOS 14.0 or later Smart TV and iPhone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network Compatible Smart TV with network control support Perfect for homes, apartments, dorms, and offices. Never search for your TV remote again! terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remote Control for TV Pro4 screens
Universal TV Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Universal TV Control at 13.0 against Remote Control for TV Pro's 17.6. On price, rating, 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. Remote Control for TV Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 5.0 for Remote Control for TV Pro against 5.0 for Universal TV Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Remote Control for TV Pro versus Universal TV Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for TV ProUniversal TV Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB39 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLCAtakilt Wolday

Customer experience

Remote Control for TV Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Universal TV Control

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote Control for TV Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Samsung Remote Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99
3 purchases

Universal TV Control

Subscriptions3
  • Premium - Ad Free7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual Premium - Best Value7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote Control for TV Pro free?
Remote Control for TV Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Control free?
Universal TV Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control for TV Pro or Universal TV Control?
Remote Control for TV Pro and Universal TV Control are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Remote Control for TV Pro or Universal TV Control have ads?
Neither Remote Control for TV Pro nor Universal TV Control shows ads.

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