Comparison

TV Remote vs Universal TV Remote 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

Universal TV Remote Control‧

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all smart TV brands. Connects in seconds over Wi-Fi, offering full remote functionality, quick app launching, and media casting. Enjoy a seamless, ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Universal smart TV compatibility
  • Fast Wi-Fi connection
  • Full remote control functions
  • Instant app launching
  • Type and swipe navigation
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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The remote that actually connects. Turn your iPhone into a universal remote for every smart TV — Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, Fire TV, Android TV, Vizio, Hisense, Panasonic, Philips, TCL and more. It connects in seconds and never interrupts you with ads. WORKS WITH EVERY TV • Samsung • Roku • LG (webOS and older models) • Sony • Fire TV • Android TV & Google TV • Vizio SmartCast • Hisense • Panasonic • Philips • TCL CONNECTS IN SECONDS Your iPhone and TV just need the same Wi-Fi network. The app finds your TV automatically — no codes to type, no complicated setup. Fast, reliable pairing is the one thing most remote apps get wrong; it is the thing we obsessed over. FULL REMOTE Power, D-pad, OK, back, home, volume, mute, channels, number pad, media keys and input switching — everything your physical remote does, in a beautiful dark design that feels like a real remote. TYPE & SWIPE Searching with a TV remote is painful. Use your iPhone keyboard to type instantly, or glide on the touchpad to navigate menus faster than any D-pad. LAUNCH APPS INSTANTLY Jump straight into Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and the rest of your TV's apps with one tap. CAST TO THE BIG SCREEN Send photos and videos from your iPhone straight to your TV. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Control your TV from the Home Screen without even opening the app. CLEAN & CALM No ad walls between you and your TV. No interruptions mid-press. Just a fast, quiet, beautifully crafted remote. PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium to unlock everything. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. GOOD TO KNOW • Your TV and iPhone must be on the same Wi-Fi network. • Works with smart TVs; IR-only TVs are not supported (iPhone has no IR hardware). • This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roku, Samsung, LG, Amazon, Sony, Philips, Vizio, Panasonic, Google, TCL, Hisense or any other TV brand. All brand names are used solely to describe compatibility. Privacy Policy: https://dmfinity.com/remote-control/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://dmfinity.com/remote-control/terms-of-use Support: https://dmfinity.com/contact-us/

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control‧4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 5.0 against Universal TV Remote Control‧'s 1.0. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Universal TV Remote Control‧ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 2 days, Universal TV Remote Control‧ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Remote versus Universal TV Remote Control‧: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteUniversal TV Remote Control‧
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMob do Brasil Tecnologia LTDADMFINITY TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

TV Remote

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

Universal TV Remote Control‧

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
3 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control‧

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$3.497 Days
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$44.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote Control‧ free?
Universal TV Remote Control‧ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Universal TV Remote Control‧?
TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control‧ averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TV Remote or Universal TV Remote Control‧ have ads?
Both TV Remote and Universal TV Remote Control‧ show ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Universal TV Remote Control‧?
TV Remote ships an update every 2 days, and Universal TV Remote Control‧ every 4 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 29, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control‧ on October 9, 2026.

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