Comparison

TV Remote Universal Control · vs TV Remote:Universal Control

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:Universal Control

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Easily control playback, navigate menus with a touchpad, and access all original remote functions. Upgrade for app control and screen mirroring.

Highlights
  • Universal brand support
  • Easy Wi-Fi setup
  • Responsive touchpad navigation
  • Full playback controls
  • App control and screen mirroring (premium)
Features
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Stop looking under the sofa cushions for your lost remote. TV Remote: Universal Control transforms your iPhone into a powerful and reliable remote for all your home entertainment devices. Whether you need to control a Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Fire TV, or other Smart TV brands, our app provides a stable connection and a user-friendly interface to manage your viewing experience effortlessly. Core Features Universal Brand Support Compatible with almost all major Smart TV brands including Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Roku, Fire TV, Hisense, and TCL. Easy Setup No manual configuration required. As long as your iPhone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, the app will automatically detect your TV for instant pairing. Responsive Touchpad Ditch the clunky arrow buttons. Use the large, smooth touchpad to navigate through menus and apps with gestures and swipes. Full Playback Control Manage volume, switch channels, mute, and power your TV on or off with high-performance buttons designed for one-handed use. Premium Features Upgrade to Premium to unlock the full potential of your Smart TV: Full Remote Operations: Access every single button and advanced function available on your original remote. TV App Control: Launch and switch between your favorite streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Disney Plus directly from your phone. Screen Casting and Mirroring: Share photos, videos, and your entire phone screen on the TV with high definition and low latency. Subscription Information Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user Account Settings on the device after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/rcontrol-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/rcontrol-terms-of-use

Screenshots

TV Remote Universal Control ·4 screens
TV Remote:Universal Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TV Remote Universal Control · at none against TV Remote:Universal Control's 3. TV Remote Universal Control · also leads on ratings volume (126 vs 1). TV Remote:Universal Control's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. TV Remote:Universal Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. TV Remote Universal Control · asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote:Universal Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal Control · has 126 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TV Remote Universal Control · versus TV Remote:Universal Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote Universal Control ·TV Remote:Universal Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (126 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings126 — better1
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPylabOctopus Internet Technology Co., Limited

Customer experience

TV Remote Universal Control ·

All ratings126 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

TV Remote:Universal Control

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

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote Universal Control ·

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TV Remote:Universal Control

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote Universal Control · free?
TV Remote Universal Control · is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote:Universal Control free?
TV Remote:Universal Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Universal Control · or TV Remote:Universal Control?
TV Remote:Universal Control is rated higher. TV Remote Universal Control · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while TV Remote:Universal Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TV Remote Universal Control · or TV Remote:Universal Control have ads?
Neither TV Remote Universal Control · nor TV Remote:Universal Control shows ads.

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