Comparison

TV Remote & Universal Control+ vs Stackd

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 phone into a smart TV remote. Effortlessly control channels, volume, and apps on compatible smart TVs. Stream media from your phone directly to your TV screen with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • All-in-one smart TV remote
  • Easy WiFi connection
  • Channel and volume control
  • Touchpad and keyboard navigation
  • Media casting from phone to TV
  • App control
Features
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Turn your phone into a smart TV remote. Control channels, volume & apps on compatible smart TVs with ease! Introducing Remote TV: TV Controller – Your Smart TV Companion Transform the way you watch TV with Remote TV: TV Controller — a smart remote app designed to replace traditional remotes and make your home entertainment smarter, faster, and more convenient. With just your smartphone, you can control your compatible Smart TV and streaming services seamlessly from one sleek app. Remote TV: TV Controller is more than just a remote — it’s your gateway to effortless TV management and a connected home experience. Streamline your entertainment setup and enjoy full control without juggling multiple remotes or worrying about misplaced devices. Key Features of Our Remote TV: TV Controller All-in-One Remote: Replace multiple remotes with a single powerful app for your Smart TV. Easy Connection: Connect to your Smart TV via WiFi in seconds, no complicated setup required. Complete Control: Navigate channels, adjust volume, switch inputs, and access menus with ease. Touchpad & Keyboard: Smooth, intuitive touchpad for navigation plus a fast-input keyboard for typing. Media Casting: Instantly stream photos, videos, and music from your phone to your TV screen. No more searching for remotes or worrying about dead batteries. Remote TV: TV Controller keeps your TV control at your fingertips. Enjoy movies, shows, and games with complete ease, all from the convenience of your smartphone. Disclaimer - Remote TV: TV Controller is an independent application designed to provide remote control features for compatible Smart TVs. - It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV brand or manufacturer. - All copyrights are duly respected and reserved to their respective owners. - If you observe any content in our app that violates copyrights, kindly notify us, and we will promptly rectify the issue. Remote TV: TV Controller provides simplicity and convenience for your TV-watching experience. With its all-in-one features and intuitive interface, you can control your TV with ease. It’s a must-have tool for anyone who loves watching TV and wants a smarter, more convenient experience. Download Remote TV: TV Controller now and enjoy effortless control of your Smart TV! Privacy Policy: https://www.maxlabs.hk/remote-tv/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.maxlabs.hk/remote-tv/terms-of-use Apple End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Stackd

Features
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Everything you need for poker night. Stackd is the all-in-one companion for hosting an in-person poker game. No spreadsheets, calculators, timers or rulebooks to juggle. Stackd runs the table so you can enjoy the game. RUN THE GAME • Start a cash game or tournament in seconds, or reuse a saved preset • Track every buy-in, rebuy, add-on and cash-out • One-tap rebuys, chip-count cash-outs and a live "money in play" total • Players join from their own phones by QR code and can request rebuys and cash-outs. The host approves everything. SETTLE WITHOUT THE MATH • The host bank reconciles to the cent and helps you find any difference • Settle up with the fewest possible payments • Mark who paid by cash, Venmo, Zelle, Cash App or other (Stackd never moves money) • Share a polished results card with the group chat CHIPS DONE RIGHT • Save your physical chip sets • The Chip Optimizer assigns a value to every color and builds starting stacks for any buy-in, blinds and player count, with a reason for every choice • Color-up assistant with chip races for tournaments TOURNAMENTS • Tell Stackd the players, buy-in and how long you want to play. It recommends the starting stack, blinds, antes, breaks and payouts. • Big, readable blind timer with level alerts • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Table display for a TV via AirPlay TABLE TOOLS • Who Wins? Enter the board and hole cards. Stackd names the winner and explains why, kickers included. • Side pot, split pot and odd-chip calculators • Dealer button tracker (heads-up rules included), random dealer and random seating • Pot counter and host checklist KNOW THE RULE • Texas Hold'em rules library with instant search • Ask Stackd: plain-English answers that separate standard rules, tournament practice and your house rules • Hand rankings, glossary and a beginner guide • Build and share your own house rules HISTORY • Every game saved with results, ledger and settlement • Player stats and optional, just-for-fun leaderboards PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account required. Your games stay on your iPhone and work offline, even in a basement with no signal. Stackd is a game-management tool for friendly in-person games. It does not offer gambling or real-money gaming and never transfers money.

Screenshots

TV Remote & Universal Control+4 screens
Stackd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stackd at none against TV Remote & Universal Control+'s 3. Stackd also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). TV Remote & Universal Control+'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price 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. TV Remote & Universal Control+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Stackd asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote & Universal Control+ ships an update every 9 days, Stackd every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TV Remote & Universal Control+ versus Stackd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote & Universal Control+Stackd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (733 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings733 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAXLABS COMPANY LIMITEDRYAN KEITH HERSHBERGER

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Remote & Universal Control+

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
None

Stackd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote & Universal Control+ free?
TV Remote & Universal Control+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stackd free?
Stackd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Remote & Universal Control+ or Stackd have ads?
Neither TV Remote & Universal Control+ nor Stackd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote & Universal Control+ or Stackd?
TV Remote & Universal Control+ ships an update every 9 days, and Stackd every 3 days. Most recently, TV Remote & Universal Control+ was updated on October 30, 2026 and Stackd on October 24, 2026.

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