Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control vs TeaCounter

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

Head to head
About

Universal TV Remote Control

Control your smart TV with your phone. Connects easily over Wi-Fi to manage power, volume, channels, and apps on a wide range of brands. Offers touchpad and D-pad navigation for a smooth experience.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Wide brand compatibility
  • Touchpad and D-pad navigation
  • Smart TV keyboard input
  • App launcher
  • Media player controls
Features
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Universal TV Remote Control – Smart, Fast & Easy. Easy Set-Up Connect in seconds — no codes, no pairing headaches, and no physical remote required. Our Universal TV Remote Control app automatically detects compatible Smart TVs, Roku devices, Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV and more on your Wi-Fi network for instant control. Wide Compatibility Our Universal Smart TV Remote works seamlessly with all major global and local TV brands, including Samsung, LG webOS, Sony, Sony Bravia, Philips, Panasonic, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, Vizio, TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Xiaomi, Hitachi, Telefunken, Orange and dozens of other models. Innovative & Intuitive UI Experience a modern, responsive interface combining both touchpad navigation and D-pad controls. Whether you prefer gesture swipes or classic directional buttons, you can easily access essential functions like volume control, channel number pad, keyboard input, mute, power, app launcher and full media player controls — all designed for smooth, fast, Smart TV navigation. Key Features: • Power ON/OFF Turn your Smart TV on or off directly from your iPhone or iPad (Wake-on-LAN supported on compatible models). • Volume & Sound Control Adjust volume, mute audio, and fine-tune sound settings effortlessly with precise, responsive controls. • Dual Navigation Modes Choose between a smooth touchpad remote for swiping gestures or a classic D-pad remote for easy, accurate navigation through menus, apps, and settings. • Smart TV Keyboard Input Type search queries, usernames, and passwords instantly using your device’s built-in keyboard — faster and easier than any physical remote. • Media Player & App Control Control playback with play, pause, rewind, and fast-forward, and launch popular Smart TV apps directly from your phone for quick access. Legal Notice This application is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, Hisense, TCL, Fire TV, or any other mentioned brand. All brand names and trademarks are used only to indicate device compatibility. Privacy Policy: https://thecrazythings.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://thecrazythings.com/terms.html Download now and simplify your Smart TV experience.

About

TeaCounter

Features
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Tea Counter is the ultimate utility for tea enthusiasts, bulk buyers, and daily drinkers. Easily log your daily tea consumption, customize pricing, and visualize your habits with beautiful, interactive analytics—all wrapped in a premium, modern interface. Key Features: • LOG WITH EASE: Quickly add logs for your favorite tea varieties—Chai, Matcha, Oolong, and Herbal—with a responsive counter and simple batch selections. • PRICE CUSTOMIZATION: Define your custom monthly prices per tea category to track your exact financial spend. • INTERACTIVE ANALYTICS: Visualize your habits with dynamic Swift Charts. Explore your variety distribution with the breakdown donut chart and track your monthly consumption patterns with daily trend graphs. • SEAMLESS ICLOUD SYNCING: Your data is stored locally and synced flawlessly across all your personal Apple devices via iCloud. • DATA PORTABILITY: Export your logs as JSON to share with friends, family, or your tea vendor, and import shared logs instantly. • PREMIUM DESIGN TONES: Personalize the app's aesthetic to match your mood with custom Color Tones (Forest Green, Warm Amber, Crimson Rose, Ocean Indigo, Obsidian Teal) and full support for Light/Dark mode. No subscriptions, no ads, and no external servers. Just a clean, offline-first app designed to make your tea-drinking experience even better.

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control4 screens
TeaCounter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TeaCounter at none against Universal TV Remote Control's shown. Universal TV Remote Control's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal TV Remote Control versus TeaCounter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote ControlTeaCounter
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbdellah MoukarrameRavani Deep

In-app purchases

None

Universal TV Remote Control

No in-app purchases

None

TeaCounter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control free?
Universal TV Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TeaCounter free?
TeaCounter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal TV Remote Control or TeaCounter have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control shows ads; TeaCounter does not.

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