Comparison

TV Remote Universal Control ™ vs TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote Universal Control ™

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal smart TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and playback for major brands like LG, Samsung, and Roku. Features include D-pad, touchpad, and keyboard modes for seamless navigation and app launching.

Highlights
  • Universal TV compatibility
  • Full remote control functions
  • D-pad, touchpad, and keyboard modes
  • One-tap app launcher
  • Easy WiFi setup
  • No account or data collection
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into the ultimate smart TV remote! TV Remote - Universal Control works with LG, Samsung, Roku, and other TV — all from one beautiful, easy-to-use app. WORKS WITH YOUR TV • LG WebOS TVs (2016 and newer) • Samsung Smart TVs (Tizen OS) • Roku TVs & Streaming Devices • Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips & more COMPLETE REMOTE REPLACEMENT Lost your remote? No problem! This app gives you full control: • Power on/off your TV • Adjust volume and mute • Navigate menus with D-Pad • Change channels • Control playback (play, pause, rewind, fast forward) • Access TV settings THREE CONTROL MODES 1. D-Pad Mode - Classic directional navigation 2. Touch Pad Mode - Swipe to move cursor 3. Keyboard Mode - Type to search Netflix, YouTube & more INSTANT APP LAUNCHER Launch your favorite streaming apps with one tap: • Netflix • YouTube • Amazon Prime Video • Disney+ • HBO Max • Hulu • Spotify • And many more! EASY SETUP 1. Connect your phone to the same WiFi as your TV 2. Open the app and tap "Scan for TVs" 3. Select your TV from the list 4. Accept the pairing prompt on your TV 5. Start controlling! WHY CHOOSE OUR APP? • Universal Compatibility - One app for all major TV brands • No Hardware Required - Uses your home WiFi network • Beautiful Design - Modern, intuitive interface • Fast & Responsive - Real-time control with no lag • Free to Use - All essential features included • Regular Updates - New features and TV support added PRIVACY FIRST • No account required • No personal data collected • Works entirely on your local network • No ads in remote control view PRO TIPS • Keep your phone on the same WiFi network as your TV • For best performance, use 5GHz WiFi when available • Pin the app to your dock for quick access • Works great on iPad too! TROUBLESHOOTING Can't find your TV? Try these steps: 1. Make sure your TV is turned on 2. Check that both devices are on the same WiFi 3. Restart the app and scan again 4. Try entering your TV's IP address manually NEED HELP? We're here for you! Contact us at contact@globalapexflow.com Download now and say goodbye to hunting for the remote!

About

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a versatile TV remote. Easily control power, volume, navigation, and media playback on compatible smart TVs. Features automatic device detection and keyboard input for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Power on/off
  • Volume control
  • Navigation pad
  • Media controls
  • Keyboard input
  • Control multiple TVs
  • Automatic device detection
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a simple, powerful TV remote Control your TV directly from your phone — no physical remote needed. Everything you need to control your TV Designed to be easy for everyone in the family, this app lets you control your TV comfortably from your iPhone. Features: Power on/off Volume control Navigation pad (D-pad) Media controls (play, pause, seek) Keyboard input for easy typing Control multiple TVs Automatic device detection Simple to use Open the app, choose your TV, and start controlling it from your phone. No complicated steps — just a clean and easy remote experience. Device compatibility This app works with supported smart TV and streaming devices. Samsung and Apple TV are not supported. Subscription information The app offers a subscription to unlock full access to all remote control features. Subscription options include weekly and yearly plans and will be charged to your Apple ID account. • Payment will be charged at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Renewal will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.twoscripts.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://www.twoscripts.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

TV Remote Universal Control ™4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote at weekly against TV Remote Universal Control ™'s every 2 months. TV Remote Universal Control ™'s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (32 vs 8). On price, rating, 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 Universal Control ™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TV Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.6 for TV Remote Universal Control ™ against 4.8 for TV Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Universal Control ™ ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote Universal Control ™ versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote Universal Control ™TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (32 ratings)4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better16.7
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApexFlowTWOSCRIPTS LABS INC.

Customer experience

TV Remote Universal Control ™

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TV Remote

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TV Remote Universal Control ™

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99
4 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Susbcription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Susbcription$4.997 Days
  • Pro - Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is TV Remote Universal Control ™ free?
TV Remote Universal Control ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Universal Control ™ or TV Remote?
TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote Universal Control ™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do TV Remote Universal Control ™ or TV Remote have ads?
Both TV Remote Universal Control ™ and TV Remote show ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Universal Control ™ or TV Remote?
TV Remote Universal Control ™ ships an update every 2 months, and TV Remote weekly. Most recently, TV Remote Universal Control ™ was updated on November 5, 2026 and TV Remote on October 30, 2026.

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