Comparison

TV Remote Universal Control · vs TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote Universal Control ·

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Control over 1000 TV models from major brands like Samsung, LG, and Sony using Wi-Fi. Offers full remote functionality with a simple, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Control 1000+ TV models
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Full remote functions (power, volume, channels)
  • Simple, intuitive interface
  • Control multiple TVs
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful universal TV remote control. You can control virtually any Smart TV brand using your phone. COMPATIBLE WITH ALL MAJOR TV BRANDS Works with Samsung, LG, Roku, Vizio, TCL, Hisense, Sony, Philips, Toshiba, Element, Insignia, Haier, Sceptre, ONN, Xumo, Sharp, Sanyo, and hundreds more — all via Wi-Fi. KEY FEATURES • Universal TV remote control for 1000+ TV models • Works via Wi-Fi • Full remote control: power, volume, channels, input, menu • Simple and intuitive interface — no setup required • Control multiple TVs from a single app HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app and select your TV brand 2. Connect via Wi-Fi 3. Start controlling your TV instantly PERFECT FOR • Anyone who lost or broke their TV remote • People who want to control multiple TVs with one app • Smart TV users who want a better remote experience • Travelers who want to control hotel room TVs Download now and turn your iPhone into the only TV remote you will ever need.

About

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a powerful smart TV remote. Instantly control major brands like Samsung, LG, and Fire TV over Wi-Fi with no setup required. Navigate, search, and manage media with ease.

Highlights
  • Instant TV detection
  • Works with major brands
  • No setup required
  • Smooth control with touch gestures
  • Fast keyboard input
  • Full media control
  • App launcher
  • Power control (Wake-on-LAN)
Features
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STOP WASTING TIME searching for a lost TV remote or dealing with dead batteries. Turn your iPhone into a POWERFUL SMART TV REMOTE — instantly. NO SETUP. NO PAIRING. NO DELAYS. Open the app. Connect to Wi-Fi. Take control in seconds. TAKE FULL CONTROL — FAST Control your Smart TV, Samsung TV, LG TV, Fire TV, TCL TV, Hisense TV, Sony TV, and Vizio TV with speed, precision, and zero effort. Use it as a Samsung TV remote, LG TV remote, Fire TV remote, TCL TV remote, Hisense TV remote, Sony TV remote, and Vizio TV remote — all in one universal remote control for TV. Search faster. Navigate smoother. Control everything directly from your phone with the best remote control for TV experience. WHAT YOU GET: • INSTANT TV DETECTION Automatically finds compatible Smart TVs and streaming devices on your Wi-Fi network • WORKS WITH MAJOR BRANDS Samsung, LG, Fire TV, TCL, Hisense, Sony, Vizio • NO SETUP REQUIRED Start using your universal TV remote control immediately • SMOOTH CONTROL Touch gestures or classic D-Pad buttons • FAST KEYBOARD INPUT Type searches and passwords in seconds • FULL MEDIA CONTROL Play, pause, rewind, fast forward, volume, mute • APP LAUNCHER Open your favorite apps directly from your phone • POWER CONTROL Turn your TV on/off (Wake-on-LAN supported) STOP USING OUTDATED REMOTES. Upgrade to a faster, smarter universal TV remote app. DOWNLOAD NOW and take control instantly. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, LG, Amazon, TCL, Hisense, Sony, or Vizio. All trademarks are used only to indicate compatibility.

Screenshots

TV Remote Universal Control ·4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Universal Control · at none against TV Remote's shown. TV Remote Universal Control · also leads on ratings volume (236 vs 23) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TV Remote Universal Control · against 4.5 for TV Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal Control · has 236 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote Universal Control · versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote Universal Control ·TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (236 ratings) — better4.5 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings236 — better23
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPylababdessamad moukarrame

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote Universal Control ·

No in-app purchases

None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote Universal Control · free?
TV Remote Universal Control · is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Universal Control · or TV Remote?
TV Remote Universal Control · is rated higher. TV Remote Universal Control · averages 4.5 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.5 from 23 ratings.
Do TV Remote Universal Control · or TV Remote have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote Universal Control · does not.

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