Comparison

TV Remote Control · Universal vs Any TV Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote Control · Universal

Transform your iPhone into a smart and reliable TV remote. Control channels, volume, and navigation effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Works with most smart TV brands without needing extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Instant TV control over Wi-Fi
  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • Wide compatibility with smart TV brands
  • No additional hardware required
  • Control multiple TVs
  • Always available when needed
Features
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Introducing TV Remote Control · Universal – the simplest and fastest way to control your TV directly from your iPhone. Turn your phone into a smart, reliable TV remote you can use anytime, anywhere. • Instant TV Control Connect your iPhone to your TV over the same Wi-Fi network and start controlling it instantly. Change channels, adjust volume, navigate menus, and control playback in seconds. • Smart & Intuitive Interface A clean, user-friendly design makes controlling your TV effortless. Everything you need is right at your fingertips — simple, fast, and responsive. • Wide TV Compatibility Works with most popular Smart TV brands that support control via local network connection. Various operating systems are supported. One app for multiple TVs in your home. • No Extra Devices Needed No physical remote, no cables, no additional hardware. Just your iPhone and your TV — that’s it. • Always Ready When You Need It Perfect when your remote is lost, batteries are dead, or you simply prefer controlling your TV from your phone. Upgrade your daily TV experience with a tool built for speed, simplicity, and convenience. Download TV Remote Control · Universal today and take full control of your TV — effortlessly. *This application is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any television manufacturer. Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase; - Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually at the rate based on the subscription plan - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; - The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan; - Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase; Privacy Policy: https://trustoneapps.com/qr-code-privacy Terms of Use: https://trustoneapps.com/tv-remote-control-terms For any questions or inquiries, please get in touch: support@trustoneapps.com

About

Any TV Remote Control

Transform your phone or smartwatch into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Enjoy features like touchpad navigation, voice search, and app launching. Stream photos and videos directly to your TV with this easy-to-use utility.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control over Wi-Fi
  • Touchpad and mouse navigation
  • Keyboard for fast typing
  • Voice search for Android TV/Google TV
  • Volume and media controls
  • App launching and input switching
  • Cast photos and videos to TV
Features
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TV Remote Control for Smart TVs Turn your phone into a TV remote control for Smart TVs and TV boxes. Any TV Remote Control works with popular brands like Samsung, LG, Sony BRAVIA, TCL, Whale, Hisense, Vizio, Panasonic, Sharp, Vestel and supports Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, Fire Stick, Roku, and VIDAA TV. Control your TV directly from your phone — or even from your Apple Watch. Key Features • Remote control for Smart TVs over Wi-Fi • Touchpad and mouse navigation • Keyboard for fast typing • Voice search on Android TV and Google TV • Volume and media controls • Launch apps and switch inputs • Power control (on supported models) • Optional Pro upgrade for advanced features Apple Watch Support Control your TV directly from your Apple Watch. Quick access to essential controls from your wrist. Cast Photos & Videos Stream photos and videos from your phone to your TV (supported models). Simple Setup Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi Select your device Start controlling instantly Why Use It • No ads • Works with Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, and more • Faster typing and navigation • Clean and easy-to-use interface Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TV Remote Control · Universal4 screens
Any TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Any TV Remote Control at 96% against TV Remote Control · Universal's 17%. Any TV Remote Control also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). TV Remote Control · Universal's advantage is chart position (#40 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, 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 Control · Universal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Any TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Any TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 729 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of TV Remote Control · Universal's written reviews are positive against 96% of Any TV Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Control · Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, Any TV Remote Control every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
TV Remote Control · Universal versus Any TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote Control · UniversalAny TV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.6K ratings)4.9 (729 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.1% of reviews96.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better729
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#40 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrustOneApps L.L.C-FZKlebo Ltd

Customer experience

TV Remote Control · Universal

All ratings785 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative82.9%

Any TV Remote Control

All ratings729 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews257 reviews
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TV Remote Control · Universal

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly Trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$35.991 Year
5 purchases

Any TV Remote Control

Subscriptions4
  • Any TV Remote Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Any TV Remote Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Any TV Remote Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Any TV Remote Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Any TV Remote Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is TV Remote Control · Universal free?
TV Remote Control · Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Any TV Remote Control free?
Any TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control · Universal or Any TV Remote Control?
Any TV Remote Control is rated higher. TV Remote Control · Universal averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Any TV Remote Control averages 4.9 from 729 ratings.
Do TV Remote Control · Universal or Any TV Remote Control have ads?
Neither TV Remote Control · Universal nor Any TV Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control · Universal or Any TV Remote Control?
TV Remote Control · Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Any TV Remote Control every 4 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control · Universal was updated on November 5, 2026 and Any TV Remote Control on November 5, 2026.

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