Comparison

Universal Remote TV's Control vs Velvet IPTV Player

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

Head to head
About

Universal Remote TV's Control

Features
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Take control of your entertainment with TV Remote - the ultimate smart remote for all your devices! TV REMOTE - THE ULTIMATE CONTROL APP Transform your iPhone into a powerful, feature-rich TV remote control. Whether you've lost your physical remote or just want a better control experience, TV Remote has you covered! THREE CONTROL MODES - CLASSIC REMOTE MODE Full button layout with D-pad navigation, playback controls, volume, and all essential buttons. Perfect for precise control. - TRACKPAD MODE Swipe to navigate, tap to select. Natural gestures make browsing content effortless and intuitive. - KEYBOARD MODE Type searches quickly with your iPhone keyboard. No more hunting and pecking with arrow keys! QUICK APP LAUNCH One-tap access to: - Netflix - Hulu - Prime Video - Disney+ Launch your favorite apps instantly without navigating through menus. KEY FEATURES - Automatic device discovery - Manual IP entry option - Power control - Volume controls with mute - Playback controls (play, pause, forward, rewind) - Home, Back, and Options buttons - Connection status indicator - Beautiful, intuitive interface EASY SETUP 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same WiFi 2. Open the app 3. Select your TV device 4. Start controlling! GO PREMIUM - REMOVE ADS: Remove all advertisements and support ongoing development: - MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION: $2.99/month Automatically renews monthly. Cancel anytime. - YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION: $19.99/year Automatically renews yearly. Cancel anytime. - LIFETIME PURCHASE: $39.99 one-time paymentPay once, own forever. No recurring charges. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - 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 - Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription PRIVACY FOCUSED - No account required - No personal data collected - All communication stays on your local network - Your commands stay private REQUIREMENTS - TV device on the same WiFi network - Network access permission SUPPORT Questions? Issues? We're here to help! Email: contactusiosapp@gmail.com Download now and take control of your entertainment! COMPATIBILITY DISCLAIMER: This app is designed to work with streaming media devices using the External Control Protocol (ECP). Roku® is a registered trademark of Roku, Inc. This app is an independent third-party application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Roku, Inc. We use the publicly available ECP API for device communication. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/SmartiOSDev/TV-Remote/blob/main/PrivacyPolicy.md Terms of Use: https://github.com/SmartiOSDev/TV-Remote/blob/main/TermsOfUse.md

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Velvet IPTV Player

Features
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Velvet is Your Premium Personal Media Player Velvet is a sleek, high-performance media player designed to bring your personal playlists to life. Whether you are streaming Live TV, catching up on TV shows, or watching movies, Velvet intelligently organizes your content into a beautiful, lightning-fast catalog. Core Features: • Universal Compatibility: Seamlessly supports standard M3U playlists and Stalker portal connections. • Intelligent Organization: Automatically categorizes your Live TV, VOD, and Series with rich metadata, beautiful posters, and season/episode tracking. • Lightning-Fast Sync: Next-generation background caching ensures your library is always up to date without freezing your device. • Big Screen Ready: Wirelessly cast your media directly to your television using Apple AirPlay or Chromecast. • Advanced Filtering: Effortlessly sort and filter your library by granular genres, release year, or alphabetical order. • Multiple Profiles: Link and easily toggle between multiple playlist providers in one unified, ad-free interface. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Velvet is strictly a media playback application. It does NOT include, host, or provide any media content, channels, or streams. Users must provide their own content via their own legally authorized playlists or service providers. Velvet+ does not endorse or facilitate the streaming of copyright-protected material without explicit permission from the copyright holder.

Screenshots

Universal Remote TV's Control4 screens
Velvet IPTV Player3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Velvet IPTV Player at Free against Universal Remote TV's Control's $0.99. Velvet IPTV Player also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Universal Remote TV's Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On in-app purchases 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

Velvet IPTV Player is free to download; Universal Remote TV's Control costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote TV's Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Velvet IPTV Player every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Universal Remote TV's Control versus Velvet IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Remote TV's ControlVelvet IPTV Player
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarshad JadavPragith Prakash

In-app purchases

None

Universal Remote TV's Control

No in-app purchases

None

Velvet IPTV Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal Remote TV's Control free?
Universal Remote TV's Control costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Velvet IPTV Player free?
Velvet IPTV Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal Remote TV's Control or Velvet IPTV Player have ads?
Velvet IPTV Player shows ads; Universal Remote TV's Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote TV's Control or Velvet IPTV Player?
Universal Remote TV's Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and Velvet IPTV Player every 3 months. Most recently, Universal Remote TV's Control was updated on October 31, 2026 and Velvet IPTV Player on October 31, 2026.

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