Comparison

TV Remote vs TV Remote:Universal Control

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a smart TV remote with quick pairing and full control. Navigate menus with gestures, access streaming apps instantly, and enjoy a clean interface. Say goodbye to lost remotes and dead batteries.

Highlights
  • Quick Wi-Fi pairing
  • Full control layout
  • Gesture navigation pad
  • Streaming app shortcuts
  • Haptic feedback
  • Dark mode interface
Features
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TV Remote: Control Universal transforms your iPhone into a fast, powerful, and intuitive remote for Smart TVs that support Wi-Fi network control. Connect in seconds and enjoy a clean, modern interface designed for everyday use. • Quick Pairing: Automatically discovers Smart TVs on your Wi-Fi network or allows manual connection via IP. • Full Control Layout: Power, volume, channels, mute, inputs, and essential shortcuts always accessible. • Gesture Pad: Navigate menus smoothly using gestures or classic directional arrows. • Streaming Shortcuts: Jump instantly to popular apps available on your TV. • Haptic Feedback: Optional vibration for a natural remote feeling. • Works with Many Smart TVs: Compatible with a wide range of Wi-Fi enabled Smart TVs that support IP or network-based remote control protocols. • Important Notice (Required Disclaimer): This app is not an official product, not affiliated with, not endorsed by, and not sponsored by any TV manufacturer or brand. Compatibility is based solely on publicly available network protocols used by Smart TVs. • Premium Upgrade: Unlock unlimited access, advanced features, and always-active connectivity. • Dark Mode Interface: Clean and comfortable layout for low-light environments. Say goodbye to lost remotes and dead batteries — your iPhone becomes the perfect all-in-one Smart TV controller for modern homes. Download now and enjoy a fast, smooth, and truly universal remote experience. Terms of Use (EULA): https://remotecontroluniversalapp.lovable.app/eula Privacy Policy: https://remotecontroluniversalapp.lovable.app/privacy

About

TV Remote:Universal Control

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Easily control playback, navigate menus with a touchpad, and access all original remote functions. Upgrade for app control and screen mirroring.

Highlights
  • Universal brand support
  • Easy Wi-Fi setup
  • Responsive touchpad navigation
  • Full playback controls
  • App control and screen mirroring (premium)
Features
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Stop looking under the sofa cushions for your lost remote. TV Remote: Universal Control transforms your iPhone into a powerful and reliable remote for all your home entertainment devices. Whether you need to control a Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Fire TV, or other Smart TV brands, our app provides a stable connection and a user-friendly interface to manage your viewing experience effortlessly. Core Features Universal Brand Support Compatible with almost all major Smart TV brands including Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Roku, Fire TV, Hisense, and TCL. Easy Setup No manual configuration required. As long as your iPhone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, the app will automatically detect your TV for instant pairing. Responsive Touchpad Ditch the clunky arrow buttons. Use the large, smooth touchpad to navigate through menus and apps with gestures and swipes. Full Playback Control Manage volume, switch channels, mute, and power your TV on or off with high-performance buttons designed for one-handed use. Premium Features Upgrade to Premium to unlock the full potential of your Smart TV: Full Remote Operations: Access every single button and advanced function available on your original remote. TV App Control: Launch and switch between your favorite streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Disney Plus directly from your phone. Screen Casting and Mirroring: Share photos, videos, and your entire phone screen on the TV with high definition and low latency. Subscription Information Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions 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 within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user Account Settings on the device after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/rcontrol-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/rcontrol-terms-of-use

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
TV Remote:Universal Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote:Universal Control at none against TV Remote's shown. TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and TV Remote:Universal 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TV Remote against 5.0 for TV Remote:Universal Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 2 days, TV Remote:Universal Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote versus TV Remote:Universal Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteTV Remote:Universal Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMob do Brasil Tecnologia LTDAOctopus Internet Technology Co., Limited

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TV Remote:Universal Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
2 purchases

TV Remote:Universal Control

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote:Universal Control free?
TV Remote:Universal Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or TV Remote:Universal Control?
TV Remote and TV Remote:Universal Control are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do TV Remote or TV Remote:Universal Control have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote:Universal Control does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or TV Remote:Universal Control?
TV Remote ships an update every 2 days, and TV Remote:Universal Control weekly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 14, 2026 and TV Remote:Universal Control on October 7, 2026.

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