Comparison

Universal vs TV Remote Control | Universal

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

TV Remote Control | Universal

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a smart and powerful TV remote. Universal TV Remote Control lets you control compatible Smart TVs over Wi-Fi. Adjust the volume, change channels, navigate with a touchpad or D-pad, type with your iPhone keyboard, launch TV apps, switch inputs, and cast photos and videos to the big screen. KEY FEATURES: • Automatic TV discovery and fast connection • Touchpad, D-pad, and number pad controls • Volume, channel, power, mute, home, and playback buttons • Keyboard input for faster TV searches • Quick access to supported TV apps • HDMI and input source selection • Photo and video casting • Multiple TV support • Automatic reconnection • Wake-on-LAN for supported TVs • Dark mode and haptic feedback SUPPORTED TVs AND PLATFORMS: • Samsung Smart TV • LG Smart TV and webOS • Roku TV and Roku devices • Android TV and Google TV • Amazon Fire TV • Vizio SmartCast • Hisense Smart TV • Sony Smart TV • Philips Smart TV • Other compatible Wi-Fi-enabled televisions Your iPhone and TV usually need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Some TVs may require a one-time confirmation or pairing code. Available controls, casting features, app launching, and power-on support may vary depending on the TV brand, model, operating system, and network settings. Universal TV Remote Control is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any television manufacturer or platform. Premium: To receive full access to TV Remote Control Universal features, you will need to subscribe to Premium. Subscription Information: – 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://mlnapps.github.io/privacy.html Terms. : https://mlnapps.github.io/terms.html

Screenshots

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TV Remote Control | Universal4 screens

Verdict

The call

Universal and TV Remote Control | Universal are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 TV Remote Control | Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Universal versus TV Remote Control | Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversalTV Remote Control | Universal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (36 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDIMENTION UYGULAMA VE YAZILIM GELISTIRME ANONIM SIRKETIMehmet Alan

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
Show 3 more
  • 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
4 purchases

TV Remote Control | Universal

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Plan - TV Remote Control$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan - TV Remote Control3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan Welcome$9.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Yearly Plan$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Universal free?
Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote Control | Universal free?
TV Remote Control | Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal or TV Remote Control | Universal have ads?
Neither Universal nor TV Remote Control | Universal shows ads.

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