Remo vs Universal TV Remote Control‧
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remo
Transform your iPhone into a smart remote for your TV. Control power, volume, channels, and navigation with a sleek interface. Works over Wi-Fi with most Smart TVs.
- Universal smart TV remote support
- Full TV control (power, volume, channels)
- Wi-Fi connectivity, no extra hardware
- Sleek and easy-to-use interface
- Auto-discovery for quick connection
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Remo turns your iPhone into a fast, beautiful remote for your smart TV. No extra hardware, no setup: connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi‑Fi and Remo finds your TV in seconds. NEW IN REMO • Turn your TV on from your iPhone (on TVs that can be switched on over Wi‑Fi) • Voice search: say what you're looking for and Remo types it on your TV • Open your TV's apps in one tap and pin your favorites to the top • Switch HDMI and other inputs from a list on supported TVs • Lock Screen widgets for power and volume WORKS WITH YOUR TV Remo works with most smart TVs and streaming players that support control over your home network. No infrared (IR) needed, and nothing to install on your TV. EVERYTHING YOUR REMOTE DOES — AND MORE • Power, volume, mute, channels and a precise D‑pad • Touchpad: swipe to move, tap to select • Keyboard: type searches and passwords straight from your iPhone • Number pad and media controls (play, pause, rewind, forward) • Home, back, menu, input source and app shortcuts where your TV supports them BUILT FOR SPEED • Finds TVs on your network in seconds • Remembers your TVs and reconnects automatically • Switch between TVs in the living room, bedroom or office WIDGETS & CONTROL CENTER Change the volume, mute or turn the TV off from your Home Screen, Lock Screen or Control Center — without opening the app. Siri Shortcuts are supported too. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Remo talks to your TV directly over your local network. No account needed. REMO PRO Some features require a Remo Pro subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://remotv.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Remo is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV manufacturer.
Universal TV Remote Control‧
Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all smart TV brands. Connects in seconds over Wi-Fi, offering full remote functionality, quick app launching, and media casting. Enjoy a seamless, ad-free experience.
- Universal smart TV compatibility
- Fast Wi-Fi connection
- Full remote control functions
- Instant app launching
- Type and swipe navigation
- Cast photos and videos
- Home screen widgets
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The remote that actually connects. Turn your iPhone into a universal remote for every smart TV — Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, Fire TV, Android TV, Vizio, Hisense, Panasonic, Philips, TCL and more. It connects in seconds and never interrupts you with ads. WORKS WITH EVERY TV • Samsung • Roku • LG (webOS and older models) • Sony • Fire TV • Android TV & Google TV • Vizio SmartCast • Hisense • Panasonic • Philips • TCL CONNECTS IN SECONDS Your iPhone and TV just need the same Wi-Fi network. The app finds your TV automatically — no codes to type, no complicated setup. Fast, reliable pairing is the one thing most remote apps get wrong; it is the thing we obsessed over. FULL REMOTE Power, D-pad, OK, back, home, volume, mute, channels, number pad, media keys and input switching — everything your physical remote does, in a beautiful dark design that feels like a real remote. TYPE & SWIPE Searching with a TV remote is painful. Use your iPhone keyboard to type instantly, or glide on the touchpad to navigate menus faster than any D-pad. LAUNCH APPS INSTANTLY Jump straight into Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and the rest of your TV's apps with one tap. CAST TO THE BIG SCREEN Send photos and videos from your iPhone straight to your TV. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Control your TV from the Home Screen without even opening the app. CLEAN & CALM No ad walls between you and your TV. No interruptions mid-press. Just a fast, quiet, beautifully crafted remote. PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium to unlock everything. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. GOOD TO KNOW • Your TV and iPhone must be on the same Wi-Fi network. • Works with smart TVs; IR-only TVs are not supported (iPhone has no IR hardware). • This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roku, Samsung, LG, Amazon, Sony, Philips, Vizio, Panasonic, Google, TCL, Hisense or any other TV brand. All brand names are used solely to describe compatibility. Privacy Policy: https://dmfinity.com/remote-control/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://dmfinity.com/remote-control/terms-of-use Support: https://dmfinity.com/contact-us/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Remo at 3.5 against Universal TV Remote Control‧'s 1.0. Remo also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Remo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control‧ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Remo holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Remo ships an update every 4 days, Universal TV Remote Control‧ every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remo | Universal TV Remote Control‧ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 6 days |
| 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 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | PERIZADE ERBAS | DMFINITY TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI |
Customer experience
Remo
Universal TV Remote Control‧
In-app purchases
Remo
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
Universal TV Remote Control‧
- Weekly Plan$3.497 Days
- Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$44.991 Year
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