Comparison

Remote Control for TV Pro vs TV Remote Control, Universal

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

TV Remote Control, Universal

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control various TV brands, streaming devices, and media players with ease. Navigate, search, and cast content directly from your phone.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control over Wi-Fi
  • Smart TV brand compatibility
  • Fast navigation and keyboard input
  • Voice search support
  • Cast photos, videos, and music
  • Quick setup
Features
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TV Remote Control: Universal turns your iPhone into a powerful smart TV remote. Control your TV instantly when you’ve lost your remote or just want a faster, smarter way to navigate your screen. Whether you’re using a Fire TV, Samsung TV, LG Smart TV, Vizio, Roku, or Android TV, this universal TV remote app lets you manage everything from one place — no extra hardware needed. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: One Universal TV Remote - Control your Smart TV, streaming device, or media player using a single remote control app. Fast & Easy Navigation - Change channels, adjust volume, switch inputs, or open Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, and more with one tap. Smart Search - Type with your phone’s keyboard or use voice search to find movies and shows in seconds. Cast & Share Instantly - Cast photos, videos, and music from your phone directly to your TV — perfect for family nights and parties. Quick One-Minute Setup - Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network and start controlling your TV instantly. No codes. No pairing. SUPPORTED SMART TV BRANDS: • Fire TV • Samsung Smart TV • LG Smart TV • Vizio • Roku • Android TV • TCL • Sony • Hisense • Philips Works with most modern Smart TVs and streaming devices over Wi-Fi. KEY FEATURES: • Universal TV remote control over Wi-Fi • Automatically detects Smart TVs on the same network • Large touchpad for smooth navigation • Launch streaming apps directly • Fast keyboard input for search • Voice search support • Clean, easy-to-use interface PREMIUM FEATURES: Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features. Subscription Details: • Weekly subscription: $6.99 • Payment charged to iTunes Account at confirmation • Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in Account Settings DISCLAIMER: TV Remote Control: Universal is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, LG, Roku, Amazon, Google, or any other TV brands listed.

Screenshots

Remote Control for TV Pro4 screens
TV Remote Control, Universal4 screens

Verdict

The call

Remote Control for TV Pro and TV Remote Control, Universal are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 TV Remote Control, Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 TV Remote Control, Universal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Remote Control for TV Pro versus TV Remote Control, Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for TV ProTV Remote Control, Universal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB13 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLCMuzzammil Hameed

Customer experience

Remote Control for TV Pro

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

TV Remote Control, Universal

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
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
4 purchases

TV Remote Control, Universal

Subscriptions4
  • TV Remote Offer$3.997 Days
  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • TV Remote Yearly Offer$44.991 Year
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  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

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

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