Comparison

Universal TV Remote :Control vs Ldbux

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

Transform your phone into a comprehensive smart TV remote and casting device. Easily control your television, type with a keyboard, use voice search, and stream media directly to the big screen.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Touchpad and D-pad navigation
  • Fast keyboard input
  • Voice search functionality
  • Screen mirroring and casting
  • Direct app launcher
Features
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Universal TV Remote: Control is a smart remote and casting app for iPhone and iPad users who want to manage their Smart TV from one place — without hunting for a physical remote or switching between multiple apps. BEFORE THIS APP * You search the couch cushions for the remote every time you sit down * Typing on the TV with directional buttons takes forever * Your phone and your TV work separately, not together WITH UNIVERSAL TV REMOTE: CONTROL * Your phone becomes a full Smart TV remote in seconds * A swipe on the touchpad or a few taps on the keyboard gets you anywhere faster * Cast photos, videos and music directly to the big screen without cables HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app and let it find your Smart TV on the same Wi-Fi network 2. Tap to connect — no manual setup or IP address required 3. Use the touchpad, keyboard or voice search to navigate your TV 4. Cast content from your phone to the screen whenever you need it WHAT'S INSIDE Smart TV Remote — full button layout, touchpad and D-pad for complete TV control Auto-Detection — the app finds compatible devices on your Wi-Fi network automatically Fast Keyboard Input — type search queries and passwords without clicking letter by letter Voice Search — speak to find shows, apps and channels hands-free Screen Mirroring and Cast — share your phone screen or stream media to your Smart TV over Wi-Fi App Launcher — jump to Netflix, YouTube and other streaming services directly from the remote Wide Compatibility — works with popular Smart TV brands including Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Philips and more SUBSCRIPTION & ACCESS Important: Subscription required; no free content. Payment upon subscription confirmation. Universal TV Remote: Control offers an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks full access to all remote control features, casting tools and content in the app, including: * Full Smart TV remote with touchpad and keyboard * Screen mirroring and cast to TV over Wi-Fi * Voice search and direct app launcher You can start with a free trial period. After the trial ends, your subscription will begin and renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon subscription confirmation. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. DISCLAIMER This is an independent app, compatible with the mentioned TV brands and platforms, but not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Philips or any of their partners. All brand names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Please note: There are no free features available; a subscription is required to access all content and tools.To access all features and content, a subscription is required as the app does not offer any free content. - At the time of purchase confirmation, payments will be charged to your iTunes Account. - Subscriptions will auto-renew unless auto-renewal is disabled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage subscriptions and disable auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. - If a free trial period is not fully used and a premium subscription is purchased, the remaining trial period will be forfeited. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: - Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/165xBcWAIwKUPsncYAZW6HU9AKcQX7ZxaM58BY7K6ryY/edit?usp=sharing - Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DASobGv4wmn9gTN87xa26huGg2NVgTveszitypDPuz8/edit?usp=sharing

About

Ldbux

This app offers a suite of tools for instant text editing, formatting, and analysis. It provides features like case conversion, text cleaning, and statistical analysis without requiring a login or displaying ads. The application is designed to be fast, lightweight, and work offline.

Highlights
  • Case Converter
  • Text Cleaner
  • Text Statistics
  • Text Formatter
  • Find & Replace
  • Text Sorting
  • Number to Words Converter
Features
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Ldbux – Smart Text Tools in One App Ldbux is a simple and powerful toolkit to edit, format, and analyze text instantly. No login, no ads — just fast and useful tools. Features: • Case Converter (UPPER / lower / Title) • Text Cleaner (remove spaces, fix text) • Text Stats (words, characters, sentences) • Text Formatter (clean & structure text) • Find & Replace • Text Sorting Tool • Number ↔ Words Converter Why Ldbux? Fast & lightweight Works offline Clean UI No data collection Download Ldbux and make text editing easier.

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote :Control4 screens
Ldbux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote :Control at 4.6 against Ldbux's 1.6. Ldbux's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Universal TV Remote :Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Ldbux asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV Remote :Control holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 18 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote :Control ships an update every 4 months, Ldbux daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Universal TV Remote :Control versus Ldbux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote :ControlLdbux
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11 ratings) — better1.6 (18 ratings)
Number of ratings1118 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeveryn PlyskaAnkur Yadav

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Universal TV Remote :Control

Subscriptions2
  • Royal Universal Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Expert Universal Yearly$35.991 Year
None

Ldbux

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote :Control free?
Universal TV Remote :Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ldbux free?
Ldbux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote :Control or Ldbux?
Universal TV Remote :Control is rated higher. Universal TV Remote :Control averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Ldbux averages 1.6 from 18 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote :Control or Ldbux have ads?
Neither Universal TV Remote :Control nor Ldbux shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote :Control or Ldbux?
Universal TV Remote :Control ships an update every 4 months, and Ldbux daily. Most recently, Universal TV Remote :Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ldbux on October 31, 2026.

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