Comparison

Universal Remote && TV Control vs Remove BG

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

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About

Universal Remote && TV Control

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Control channels, volume, apps, and cast media with an intuitive interface, voice search, and touchpad navigation. No extra hardware needed.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Smart TV compatibility
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Voice search input
  • Casting photos to TV
  • Easy channel access
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TV Remote is the ultimate solution for controlling your Smart TV from the comfort of your phone. With its easy-to-use interface and compatibility with various TV brands such as Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, FireTV, AndroidTV, Vizio, Hisense, TCL, Philips, Insignia, Toshiba, Panasonic, Sharp, Sanyo, Emerson, Westinghouse, Element, Skyworth, RCA, Onn, and more, this app lets you take charge of your TV viewing experience. You can connect your device to your TV via WIFI, and enjoy full control of your TV functions, including volume, channels, input sources, and more, right from your mobile device. Whether you're watching a movie, playing games, or simply relaxing, the app makes it easy to manage your TV, no matter where you are. Try it today and discover a whole new level of TV control. Main features: * Automatically detects Smart TVs on the same WIFI network * Works with most popular TV brands and many other Smart TV models * Large touchpad for easy menu and content navigation * Launch channels directly from the app * Fast and simple keyboard input * Voice search for hands-free control Compatible with: - Samsung, - Roku - LG - Sony - TCL - Fire - Android TV - Vizio - Hisense - Philips - Insignia - Toshiba - Panasonic - Sharp - Sanyo - Emerson - RCA - Onn TV - Skyworth - Westinghouse - Element TV and many other Smart TVs and streaming devices. *** Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features*** You can choose one-time payment or a yearly subscription. (with 3-day free trial) a monthly subscription a weekly subscription – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, or any other TV brands listed above. Privacy: https://evolly.app/privacy-policy/ Terms: https://evolly.app/terms-of-service/

About

Remove BG

Features
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Transform your photos in seconds with Remove Background – HD Eraser, the all-in-one AI photo editing tool designed to make every image look clean, professional, and eye-catching. Instantly remove backgrounds from photos with powerful AI detection and replace them with solid colors, custom images, or AI-generated scenes. Whether you’re creating social media content, product photos, profile pictures, or creative edits, the app makes background editing effortless. Need to clean up a photo? Easily erase unwanted people, objects, distractions, or imperfections with smart AI tools that blend edits naturally into the image. From removing strangers in the background to fixing small flaws, your photos stay polished and professional. Enhance your pictures with advanced editing features, improve quality, sharpen details, and give old or blurry images a fresh new look — all in just a few taps. Fast, intuitive, and beginner-friendly, Remove Background – AI Eraser helps anyone create stunning visuals without complicated editing skills. Edit smarter. Erase instantly. Create without limits. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will 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, in accordance with your plan, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings any time after purchase. Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/remove-bg/terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/remove-bg/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Universal Remote && TV Control4 screens
Remove BG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remove BG at none against Universal Remote && TV Control's shown. Remove BG also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). Universal Remote && TV Control's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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. Universal Remote && TV Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Remove BG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote && TV Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Remove BG every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Universal Remote && TV Control versus Remove BG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Remote && TV ControlRemove BG
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaman SuparmanGenAI GmbH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Universal Remote && TV Control

Subscriptions2
  • uatvremouteWeeklyTrial3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • uatvremouteYearly$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Remove BG

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Annual Premium Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Universal Remote && TV Control free?
Universal Remote && TV Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remove BG free?
Remove BG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal Remote && TV Control or Remove BG have ads?
Universal Remote && TV Control shows ads; Remove BG does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote && TV Control or Remove BG?
Universal Remote && TV Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remove BG every 11 days. Most recently, Universal Remote && TV Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and Remove BG on October 31, 2026.

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