Comparison

Universal Controller vs Universal TV Remote Control‧

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

Head to head
About

Universal Controller

Features
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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

About

Universal TV Remote Control‧

Features
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The remote that actually connects. Turn your iPhone into a universal remote for every smart TV — Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, Fire TV, Android TV, Vizio, Hisense, Panasonic, Philips, TCL and more. It connects in seconds and never interrupts you with ads. WORKS WITH EVERY TV • Samsung • Roku • LG (webOS and older models) • Sony • Fire TV • Android TV & Google TV • Vizio SmartCast • Hisense • Panasonic • Philips • TCL CONNECTS IN SECONDS Your iPhone and TV just need the same Wi-Fi network. The app finds your TV automatically — no codes to type, no complicated setup. Fast, reliable pairing is the one thing most remote apps get wrong; it is the thing we obsessed over. FULL REMOTE Power, D-pad, OK, back, home, volume, mute, channels, number pad, media keys and input switching — everything your physical remote does, in a beautiful dark design that feels like a real remote. TYPE & SWIPE Searching with a TV remote is painful. Use your iPhone keyboard to type instantly, or glide on the touchpad to navigate menus faster than any D-pad. LAUNCH APPS INSTANTLY Jump straight into Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and the rest of your TV's apps with one tap. CAST TO THE BIG SCREEN Send photos and videos from your iPhone straight to your TV. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Control your TV from the Home Screen without even opening the app. CLEAN & CALM No ad walls between you and your TV. No interruptions mid-press. Just a fast, quiet, beautifully crafted remote. PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium to unlock everything. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. GOOD TO KNOW • Your TV and iPhone must be on the same Wi-Fi network. • Works with smart TVs; IR-only TVs are not supported (iPhone has no IR hardware). • This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roku, Samsung, LG, Amazon, Sony, Philips, Vizio, Panasonic, Google, TCL, Hisense or any other TV brand. All brand names are used solely to describe compatibility. Privacy Policy: https://dmfinity.com/remote-control/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://dmfinity.com/remote-control/terms-of-use Support: https://dmfinity.com/contact-us/

Screenshots

Universal Controller4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control‧4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Universal TV Remote Control‧ at every 3 days against Universal Controller's every 10 days. On price, ads, 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. Universal Controller sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control‧ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Controller ships an update every 10 days, Universal TV Remote Control‧ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Universal Controller versus Universal TV Remote Control‧: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal ControllerUniversal TV Remote Control‧
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUmer JavedDMFINITY TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal Controller

Subscriptions3
  • 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
One-time1
  • Lifetime Universal TV Remote Pro$39.99
3 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control‧

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$3.497 Days
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Universal Controller free?
Universal Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote Control‧ free?
Universal TV Remote Control‧ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal Controller or Universal TV Remote Control‧ have ads?
Both Universal Controller and Universal TV Remote Control‧ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Controller or Universal TV Remote Control‧?
Universal Controller ships an update every 10 days, and Universal TV Remote Control‧ every 3 days. Most recently, Universal Controller was updated on September 28, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control‧ on September 23, 2026.

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