Universal Smart vs TV Remote | Control Universal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal Smart
Control your smart TV and streaming devices with your phone. This app automatically connects over Wi-Fi to offer a full remote layout, keyboard for easy typing, and quick launch buttons for popular streaming services.
- Automatic Wi-Fi connection
- Full remote control layout
- Phone keyboard for typing
- One-tap streaming shortcuts
- Compatible with major smart TV brands
- Control from any room on Wi-Fi
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Lost your TV remote? ROMOT is a universal remote app for Roku, TCL, Hisense, Samsung and LG Smart TVs — connects automatically over Wi-Fi in seconds, no setup needed. Control your Smart TV from your iPhone with the full remote layout, phone keyboard for fast typing, and one-tap shortcuts for Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video and Disney+. Why ROMOT beats your physical remote: - Auto-Detects Your TV Instantly — connects to Roku, TCL, Hisense, Samsung and LG Smart TVs on your Wi-Fi in seconds. - Full Remote Controls — navigate, play, pause, fast-forward, rewind, volume. Every button from your physical remote. - Phone Keyboard — type titles and log into apps at full speed. No more letter-by-letter on screen. - One-Tap Streaming Shortcuts — launch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+ and more instantly. - Works Anywhere — no pointing required. Control from any room on the same Wi-Fi network. Compatible with: Roku TV · Roku Streaming Stick · Roku Express · TCL Roku TV · Hisense Roku TV · Samsung Smart TV · LG Smart TV · Sharp · ONN · Philips This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roku, Samsung, LG, TCL or any TV manufacturer. All brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MYcFotTax6Cjw44-5BzHQR06HUZfuyBHILm9bue7okU/edit?tab=t.0 Terms and Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15nTlNcfLUgmVlV2JGBNiNpVzO9AOoqdaASAnYJmTYFQ/edit?tab=t.0 Subscription Details: -Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of confirmation of purchase (or after any applicable free trial period). -Your subscription automatically renews 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 same price as your initial plan. - You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal anytime by going to your Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. -Any unused portion of a free trial (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. If you need any support, feel free to contact us at phantomapps00@gmail.com
TV Remote | Control Universal
Control any smart TV using your smartphone over Wi-Fi. This app allows you to manage channels, volume, and navigation, cast media from your phone, and use your phone's keyboard for easier searching. It supports a wide range of smart TV platforms and brands.
- Remote control for TV functions
- Touchpad, keyboard, and number pad input
- Cast photos and videos to TV
- Automatic TV detection
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Supports major smart TV platforms
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Control any smart TV with your phone - no extra hardware, no Bluetooth pairing. TV Remote Control Universal connects over your home Wi-Fi and gives you everything you need to manage your TV, cast your content, and browse with ease. Works with all major smart TV platforms: Android TV / Google TV - Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Xiaomi, Sharp Samsung Tizen - Samsung LG webOS - LG Roku OS - Roku, TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Onn Vizio SmartCast - Vizio Apple TV VIDAA OS Fire TV Just open the app, connect to the same Wi-Fi as your TV, and you're in control. REMOTE CONTROL Power your TV on and off, switch channels, adjust volume, and navigate menus - all from your phone. Clean, intuitive layout that mirrors a real remote, so there's nothing to learn. TOUCHPAD, KEYBOARD & NUMBER PAD Navigating your TV has never been faster. Use the built-in touchpad to scroll and select with simple gestures, type with the full letter keyboard to search for shows, apps, and videos without tapping through letters one by one with arrow keys, or switch to the numeric keypad to enter channels, PINs, and codes instantly - right from your phone. CAST PHOTOS & VIDEOS Share your phone's gallery straight to the big screen. Stream photos and videos from your camera roll to your TV over Wi-Fi - no cables, no adapters. Perfect for sharing travel shots, home videos, or anything you want to watch on a larger display. INSTANT AUTO-DETECTION The app scans your local network and finds compatible TVs automatically. No manual IP entry, no complicated setup. Tap your TV, start controlling. WI-FI CONNECTION Everything works over your home Wi-Fi - fast, stable, and completely wireless. As long as your phone and TV are on the same network, you're good to go. WHY USERS LOVE IT - One app for all your TVs - different brands, same remote - No Bluetooth, no IR blaster required - Cast your own photos and videos without Apple TV or Chromecast - Works in any room, as long as you're on Wi-Fi - Type searches and passwords with your phone keyboard, not the TV remote SUPPORTED TV BRANDS Sony · Samsung · LG · TCL · Hisense · Philips · Xiaomi · Sharp · Roku · Onn · Vizio · Apple TV · VIDAA OS · Fire TV Whether you have one TV or several, this is the only remote app you'll need. Download TV Remote Control Universal for iOS now. TV Remote | Control Universal offers optional auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q2Q5uL4U_CYSwDFGPdzznadAFmW_v3LqO7ptRyQaYB8/ Terms of Use - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SsSuJgPXBaTqS_h8o3Y2tL9XaeJMS6S6v0vI5XdM8NY
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Universal Smart at 5.0 against TV Remote | Control Universal's 4.2. TV Remote | Control Universal's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (25 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Universal Smart sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and TV Remote | Control Universal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Universal Smart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote | Control Universal has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal Smart | TV Remote | Control Universal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.2 (25 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 25 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 194 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Umer Javed | Sofiia Mertsalova |
Customer experience
Universal Smart
TV Remote | Control Universal
In-app purchases
Universal Smart
- Weekly Roku TV Remote Controller3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Universal Remote — Pay As You Go7 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Yearly Smart TV Remote Control$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Universal TV Remote Pro$39.99
TV Remote | Control Universal
- Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Premium access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Premium access$6.997 Days
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- Premium access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- Premium access$8.997 Days
- Premium access3 Months trial$8.997 Days
- Premium access2 variants$9.997 Days
- Premium access$29.991 Year
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