Comparison

Universal TV Remote Controls * vs TV Cast & Control

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

TV Cast & Control

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. Easily cast photos and videos from your device to the big screen, or mirror your entire screen. Works with a wide range of TV brands and streaming devices.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Screen mirroring
  • Photo and video casting
  • App launching
  • Keyboard input for search
  • Wi-Fi TV power on
Features
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Show your photos and videos on the big screen. TV Cast finds the TVs on your Wi-Fi in seconds and sends pictures and videos from your iPhone or iPad straight to the one you pick. Mirror your whole screen with AirPlay, and keep a full TV remote one tab away. No cables, nothing to plug in. Your device and your TV just need to be on the same Wi-Fi. Cast and mirror • Cast photos and videos from your library to the TV, with nothing to install on the TV. Run a slideshow, or play, pause and skip through a video from your device. • With AirPlay, videos keep playing when you lock your device or switch apps. • Mirror photos, videos and apps to Apple TV and AirPlay-ready smart TVs with AirPlay screen mirroring, built into iOS and iPadOS. • Find your TV without typing an IP address. Pair once, and TV Cast reconnects the next time you open it. Casting photos and videos works on most Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, TCL and Vizio TVs. Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV and Xumo TVs play videos with AirPlay. Some streaming sticks can’t receive casts. A TV remote, too TV Cast also controls Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, Apple TV, Vizio, VIDAA and Xumo TV, including TVs from Sony, TCL, Hisense, Toshiba, Philips, Panasonic, Sharp, Insignia, onn, Element, Pioneer and Westinghouse that run these systems. • Power, volume, mute, channels, play and pause, Back, Home and Options. Hold a key and it keeps going. • Steer three ways: arrows with OK in the middle, a touchpad you swipe, or a number pad for channel numbers. • Type with your keyboard to search for a show or enter a password. • Open TV apps in one tap from the Apps tab. • Turn the TV on over Wi-Fi. Some features depend on your TV: typing, number keys, opening apps and turning the TV on work on models that support them. Get started 1. Turn on your TV and connect it to the same Wi-Fi as your iPhone or iPad. 2. Open TV Cast, tap Find my TV and allow Local Network access. 3. Pick your TV. The first time, some TVs ask you to select Allow or enter the code shown on screen. TV Cast Pro TV Cast is free to download and lets you try casting and the remote first, so you can check that it works with your TV. TV Cast Pro unlocks casting photos and videos without limits, AirPlay screen mirroring, unlimited remote control and opening TV apps in one tap. Choose a weekly or yearly subscription (some plans start with a free trial), or pay once for Lifetime. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them anytime in your Apple Account settings. No account. No ads. Terms of Use: https://proapps.org/tvcast/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://proapps.org/tvcast/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Controls *4 screens
TV Cast & Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Controls * at 5.0 against TV Cast & Control's 4.4. Universal TV Remote Controls * also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). TV Cast & Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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. TV Cast & Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Universal TV Remote Controls * asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV Remote Controls * holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Cast & Control has 46 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote Controls * ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Cast & Control every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Universal TV Remote Controls * versus TV Cast & Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Controls *TV Cast & Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.4 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings546 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKetan GondaliyaPro App Company Limited

Customer experience

Universal TV Remote Controls *

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TV Cast & Control

All ratings46 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Universal TV Remote Controls *

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Cast & Control

Subscriptions2
  • Remote TV Pro (1 Week)3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Remote TV Pro (1 Year)$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remote TV Pro (Pay Once)$79.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Controls * free?
Universal TV Remote Controls * is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Cast & Control free?
TV Cast & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Controls * or TV Cast & Control?
Universal TV Remote Controls * is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Controls * averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TV Cast & Control averages 4.4 from 46 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote Controls * or TV Cast & Control have ads?
Universal TV Remote Controls * shows ads; TV Cast & Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Controls * or TV Cast & Control?
Universal TV Remote Controls * ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Cast & Control every 4 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Controls * was updated on November 9, 2026 and TV Cast & Control on November 8, 2026.

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