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.
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.
- 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)
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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/
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.
- Automatic TV discovery
- Complete remote functions
- Simple and intuitive interface
- Multi-TV support
- No additional hardware needed
- Wi-Fi network control
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Remote Control for TV Pro | Universal TV Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLC | Atakilt Wolday |
Customer experience
Remote Control for TV Pro
Universal TV Control
In-app purchases
Remote Control for TV Pro
- Samsung Remote Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Lifetime Pro$19.99
Universal TV Control
- 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
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