Comparison

Universal vs Universal Remote TV Control.

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

Head to head
About

Universal

Control your smart TV and cast media directly from your phone. This app offers universal compatibility with major smart TV brands via WiFi, allowing you to manage volume, channels, and navigate menus. Share photos and videos from your device to the big screen seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Universal TV compatibility via WiFi
  • Cast photos and videos to TV
  • Intuitive touchpad navigation
  • App and channel launcher
  • Built-in keyboard for easy input
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Turn your iPhone into the ultimate smart TV remote — no extra hardware, no setup hassle. Connect over your home WiFi and get full control of Roku, Samsung, LG, Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, Chromecast, and more. Whether you lost the remote or just want a better way to control your TV, you're ready in seconds. SUPPORTED DEVICES • Roku (TCL Roku TV, Sharp Roku TV, Hisense Roku TV, and all Roku OS devices) • Samsung Smart TV (Tizen OS) • LG Smart TV (webOS) • Amazon Fire TV (Fire TV Stick, Toshiba, Insignia, and Fire TV Edition TVs) • Android TV & Google TV (Sony, TCL, Chromecast with Google TV, and more) • Chromecast / Google Cast KEY FEATURES Touchpad Control Slide your finger across the screen like a laptop trackpad to navigate TV menus smoothly. Samsung and LG users get a real on-screen pointer — move and click just like a mouse. Built-in Keyboard Searching Netflix or entering a Wi-Fi password on your TV? Type on your phone keyboard and the text appears on screen instantly. No more pecking through on-screen letters one by one. Quick App Launch Open Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video, Spotify, or Twitch with a single tap. Add up to 8 favorites, drag to reorder — your most-used apps always one tap away. TV Power On / Off Wake a sleeping TV over WiFi with Wake-on-LAN — no need to get up. Power off any supported brand directly from the app. Wide Brand Support Works with Roku, Samsung, LG, Amazon Fire TV, Sony, TCL, Google TV, Chromecast, and other Android TV devices. One app for every TV in your home. Full Button Set Everything your physical remote has — volume up/down/mute, channel +/-, source/input, D-pad navigation, OK/Back/Home, play/pause, rewind, fast-forward (3 speeds), color buttons (red/green/yellow/blue), and a numpad (0-9) for direct channel entry. Media Cast Send photos and videos from your iPhone gallery to the big screen. Slideshow mode auto-advances every 5 seconds, or pause anytime. Supports Google Cast and compatible Android TV devices. Themes Personalize your remote with 6 built-in themes: Default, Retro, Ocean, Ember, Forest, and Lavender. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your iPhone and your TV to the same WiFi network 2. Open the app — your TV is detected automatically 3. Tap to connect and start controlling in seconds SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Unlock all premium features with a plan that works for you: • Weekly subscription • Monthly subscription • Annual subscription Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Roku Inc., Google LLC, Amazon, or any other brand mentioned. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Terms of Use: https://dimention.app/controller-air-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://dimention.app/controller-air-privacy-policy

About

Universal Remote TV Control.

Features
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The simplest universal remote for your Smart TV — with Apple Watch support. Turn your iPhone into a full remote for Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Fire TV, Vizio, Hisense, TCL, Sharp, Philips, Android TV and Chromecast. Control volume, channels, apps and inputs from your phone, Apple Watch, or Home Screen widget — no unlocking required. ▶ WHY USERS SWITCH TO US - Apple Watch remote — volume, power, play/pause from your wrist - Home Screen widget — one tap to pause or mute without opening the app - Lightweight — under 50 MB, no bloat - Fair pricing — one-time Lifetime unlock, no weekly traps - Stable connection — stays connected when your screen locks - Fast TV discovery — finds your TV in seconds on Wi-Fi ▶ WORKS WITH EVERY SMART TV Samsung Smart TV (Tizen, all models) LG Smart TV (webOS, all models) Sony Bravia (Android TV) Roku TV (TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Philips, Insignia) Amazon Fire TV & Fire Stick Android TV & Google TV Vizio SmartCast Chromecast with Google TV Panasonic, Sharp, Philips, Toshiba and more ▶ KEY FEATURES - Classic remote layout — D-pad, numeric keypad, all buttons - Touchpad mode — swipe to navigate, tap to select - Keyboard input — type faster than on-screen keyboards - Voice search — find what to watch hands-free - Cast photos, videos and music from your iPhone to your TV - Launch apps directly — Netflix, YouTube, Prime, Disney+, HBO Max - Screen mirroring support - Motion control — use your phone as a pointer - Dark Mode & customizable layout - Full iPhone & iPad support, plus Apple Watch app ▶ APPLE WATCH REMOTE Control your TV without pulling out your phone. Volume, power, D-pad, play/pause and mute — all on your wrist. Perfect for late-night viewing and when the phone is charging across the room. ▶ HOME SCREEN WIDGET Pause your show with one tap. Mute instantly during commercials. The widget lets you control your TV without ever opening the app. ▶ FAIR PRICING We believe a remote app shouldn't cost more than the remote itself. Choose a simple Lifetime unlock or affordable yearly plan. No weekly subscriptions. No hidden renewals. Cancel anytime. ▶ PRIVACY FIRST This app runs on your local Wi-Fi network. We don't track what you watch, we don't sell your data, and we don't require an account to use the app. Read our full privacy policy at [your-domain.com/privacy]. ▶ SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS Works over Wi-Fi using the standard protocols your Smart TV already supports (DIAL, SSDP, DLNA, Roku ECP, Samsung Tizen WebSocket, LG webOS, Android TV ADB). Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Your iPhone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Amazon, Google, Vizio, Hisense or any other TV manufacturer listed above. All product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Terms of Service: [your-domain.com/terms] Privacy Policy: [your-domain.com/privacy] Support: [your-email] ▶ SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Premium features are available via optional in-app purchase: - Monthly subscription - Yearly subscription - Lifetime one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Questions? Tap the help icon in the app or email us — we answer every message. EULA: https://applu.me/remote-control/eula Privacy Policy: https://applu.me/remote-control/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Universal4 screens
Universal Remote TV Control.3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal at none against Universal Remote TV Control.'s shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote TV Control. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Universal versus Universal Remote TV Control.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversalUniversal Remote TV Control.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (36 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB40 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperDIMENTION UYGULAMA VE YAZILIM GELISTIRME ANONIM SIRKETIAPPLU DIGITAL LTDA

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Universal

Subscriptions6
  • TV Remote Controller Weekly$4.997 Days
  • TV Remote Controller Monthly$6.991 Month
  • TV Controller Pro - Weekly$7.997 Days
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  • TV Remote Controller Monthly$9.991 Month
  • TV Remote Controller Annual$29.991 Year
  • TV Controller Pro - Annual$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Command Air Lifetime Lite$29.99
  • Life Time$74.99
2 purchases

Universal Remote TV Control.

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Universal free?
Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote TV Control. free?
Universal Remote TV Control. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal or Universal Remote TV Control. have ads?
Universal Remote TV Control. shows ads; Universal does not.

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