Comparison

TV Remote Universal Control · vs Sofa 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

Sofa Remote

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Sofa Remote turns your iPhone into a simple and fast remote for Android TV and Google TV. Find devices on your local network, pair with a PIN, control navigation, send text for searches and logins, open app shortcuts and save favorite channels for quick access. Features: - Directional remote with OK, back and home - Automatic discovery of Android TV and Google TV devices - PIN pairing - Keyboard input for TV text fields - Shortcuts for popular apps - Favorite channels - Automatic reconnect to the last used device The iPhone and TV/box must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Screenshots

TV Remote Universal Control ·4 screens
Sofa Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Universal Control · at none against Sofa Remote's shown. TV Remote Universal Control · also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote Universal Control · versus Sofa Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote Universal Control ·Sofa Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (126 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings126 — better—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPylabPenelaDigital, Lda

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote Universal Control ·

No in-app purchases

None

Sofa 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 Sofa Remote free?
Sofa Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Remote Universal Control · or Sofa Remote have ads?
Sofa Remote shows ads; TV Remote Universal Control · does not.

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