Comparison

Universal vs SmartEyeReader

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

SmartEyeReader

Features
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Read the web without squinting. SmartEyeReader is a simple web browser that makes text easier to read. Open any web page, then: - Drag the slider to make the text as large as you like - Tap Bold for heavier, darker letters - Tap Reader to strip ads and clutter from articles - Tap the microphone to search by voice instead of typing All of this is free. No account, no ads. AUTO-SIZE (OPTIONAL) Auto-Size uses your iPhone's front camera to sense how far away you're holding the phone, and sizes the text to suit. Hold it further away and the text grows. Try it free for 3 days, then keep it with a one-time purchase. No subscription. Everything else stays free either way. Auto-Size needs an iPhone with Face ID. PRIVACY The camera only measures distance. Nothing about your face is recorded, stored or sent anywhere. SmartEyeReader collects no data. SmartEyeReader works on web pages opened inside the app. It can't change text in other apps. SmartEyeReader is a reading-comfort tool. It is not a vision aid and does not diagnose or correct any eye condition.

Screenshots

Universal4 screens
SmartEyeReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartEyeReader at none against Universal's 8. Universal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). 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. Universal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SmartEyeReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal ships an update every 2 days, SmartEyeReader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Universal versus SmartEyeReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversalSmartEyeReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (36 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDIMENTION UYGULAMA VE YAZILIM GELISTIRME ANONIM SIRKETIAHURA ENTERPRISES PTY LTD

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
None

SmartEyeReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal free?
Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartEyeReader free?
SmartEyeReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal or SmartEyeReader have ads?
Neither Universal nor SmartEyeReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal or SmartEyeReader?
Universal ships an update every 2 days, and SmartEyeReader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal was updated on October 24, 2026 and SmartEyeReader on October 25, 2026.

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