Comparison

Universal TV Control 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

Universal TV Control

Transform your smartphone into a comprehensive remote for all your compatible Smart TVs. Effortlessly control power, volume, channels, and more from a single, user-friendly interface. Connects automatically to TVs on your Wi-Fi network without any extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Automatic TV discovery
  • Complete remote functions
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Multi-TV support
  • No additional hardware needed
  • Wi-Fi network control
Features
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Universal TV Control turns your iPhone into the ultimate Smart TV remote control. Say goodbye to lost remotes and juggling multiple controllers. Control all your compatible Smart TVs from one intuitive app. KEY FEATURES: Automatic TV Discovery Instantly find and connect to compatible Smart TVs on your Wi-Fi network Complete Remote Control Power on/off Volume adjustment Channel navigation Input source switching Navigation controls Playback controls Simple & Intuitive Interface Clean, user-friendly design that's easy to use for everyone in the family Multi-TV Support Seamlessly switch between multiple TVs in your home No Additional Hardware Required Works over your existing Wi-Fi network. No IR blasters or extra equipment needed COMPATIBLE TVs: Most modern Smart TVs with WiFi capability Works with network-enabled televisions from major manufacturers REQUIREMENTS: iOS 14.0 or later Smart TV and iPhone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network Compatible Smart TV with network control support Perfect for homes, apartments, dorms, and offices. Never search for your TV remote again! 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

Universal TV Control4 screens
TV Remote Control, Universal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote Control, Universal at every 10 days against Universal TV Control's monthly. Universal TV Control's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Universal TV Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 Universal TV Control against 5.0 for TV Remote Control, Universal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Control ships an update monthly, TV Remote Control, Universal every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal TV Control versus TV Remote Control, Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV ControlTV Remote Control, Universal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtakilt WoldayMuzzammil Hameed

Customer experience

Universal TV Control

All ratings1 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

3 purchases

Universal TV Control

Subscriptions3
  • Premium - Ad Free7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual Premium - Best Value7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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 Universal TV Control free?
Universal TV Control 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, Universal TV Control or TV Remote Control, Universal?
Universal TV Control and TV Remote Control, Universal are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Universal TV Control or TV Remote Control, Universal have ads?
Neither Universal TV Control nor TV Remote Control, Universal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Control or TV Remote Control, Universal?
Universal TV Control ships an update monthly, and TV Remote Control, Universal every 10 days. Most recently, Universal TV Control was updated on November 5, 2026 and TV Remote Control, Universal on October 31, 2026.

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