Comparison

Universal TV Remote Controls * vs TVSync

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 Controls *

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Control multiple brands, manage apps, and adjust settings seamlessly over Wi-Fi. Enjoy full control of your entertainment from your pocket.

Highlights
  • Universal control for multiple smart TV brands
  • Full remote functions (power, volume, navigation)
  • Playback controls (play, pause, mute)
  • App launcher for TV apps
  • Wi-Fi connectivity for seamless pairing
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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Universal TV Remote Control All in One Smart TV Remote App Control your Smart TV instantly with TVRemote — a powerful and easy-to-use TV remote app that works over the same Wi-Fi network. Turn your smartphone into a universal remote control for TV and manage everything without needing a physical remote. Compatible with all major brands likes Google TV, TCL, Samsung, LG, Toshiba, Philips, Xiaomi/Mi, OnePlus, SmartCast and more. ◉ Why Choose TVRemote? - Works via same Wi-Fi connection — fast and seamless pairing - All-in-one smart TV remote control - No setup complexity — connect and control instantly - Clean, intuitive interface for smooth navigation ◉ Key Features - Universal TVRemote: Control multiple Smart TV brands from a single app - Full Remote Control Functions: Keyboard, Power on/off, Volume control, Home, Back, Navigation, input switching controls - Playback Controls: Play, Pause, Mute, Unmute your content effortlessly - App Launcher: Open and manage TV apps directly from your phone - Platform TV OS Support: Works with Google TV OS, Tizen TV OS(Samsung), WebOS (LG), VIDAA TV OS, Roku TV OS, Vizio TV OS and more Simplify your entertainment with TVRemote — the ultimate smart TV remote that puts full control of your TV in your pocket. Download TVRemote for FREE and enjoy a seamless universal remote control for TV experience. Disclaimer This app is an independent application and is not officially affiliated with or endorsed by any of the mentioned TV brands.

About

TVSync

Features
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TVSync turns your iPhone into your TV's remote. No cables, no infrared: it works over your own Wi-Fi network and connects in under a minute. THE WHOLE REMOTE, FROM DAY ONE Power, D-pad, OK, volume, channels, mute, back, menu, home, number pad and input selector. The buttons you already know, on your phone's screen. TRACKPAD Move the TV's pointer by sliding your finger, just like the trackpad on a laptop. KEYBOARD Type into the TV's search boxes with your iPhone keyboard, instead of picking letters one by one with the arrows. YOUR APPS, INSTANTLY Open Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ or YouTube with one tap, without walking through the TV's menus. SIRI AND WIDGET "Hey Siri, turn the volume up in TVSync." You can also put the buttons you use most on your home screen. SEVEN STYLES Pick how the remote looks: plain, wool, frost, steel, gold, leather or marble. SEVERAL TVS Save the one in the living room and the one in the bedroom, name them, and switch between them from the top. WHAT YOU NEED A Wi-Fi TV on the same network as your iPhone. TVSync works with LG (webOS), Samsung, Sony and Roku televisions, all four tested on real sets. Televisions from other manufacturers are not supported yet: if yours doesn't respond, write to us before rating the app and we'll tell you whether your model is on the way. PRIVACY TVSync collects no data. No accounts, no ads, no servers of our own: commands travel straight from your iPhone to your TV over your local network, and nothing leaves your home. SUBSCRIPTION TVSync is a paid app with two plans: weekly (with a 3-day free trial) and yearly. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the period, from your Apple account settings. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://tvsync26-pixel.github.io/tvsync/

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Controls *4 screens
TVSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Universal TV Remote Controls * at none against TVSync's 2. TVSync's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support 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

Both are free to download. TVSync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Universal TV Remote Controls * asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal TV Remote Controls * versus TVSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Controls *TVSync
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKetan GondaliyaFrancisco Javier Campos

In-app purchases

None

Universal TV Remote Controls *

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TVSync

Subscriptions2
  • TVSync Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • TVSync Annual$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Controls * free?
Universal TV Remote Controls * is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TVSync free?
TVSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal TV Remote Controls * or TVSync have ads?
Universal TV Remote Controls * shows ads; TVSync does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Controls * or TVSync?
Universal TV Remote Controls * ships an update every 2 weeks, and TVSync every 2 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Controls * was updated on October 25, 2026 and TVSync on October 20, 2026.

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