Comparison

Flick vs Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl

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

Head to head
About

Flick

Features
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Flick turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your webOS Smart TV. Control your webOS television with intuitive gestures - no more searching for the lost remote! INTUITIVE TOUCHPAD CONTROL Navigate your TV just like a laptop trackpad. Move the cursor smoothly, tap to select, and scroll through content with natural gestures. Perfect for browsing apps and web content on your TV. FULL REMOTE FUNCTIONALITY • D-Pad navigation with responsive controls • Volume and mute controls • Channel up/down • Media playback (play, pause, rewind, fast forward) • Power on/off • Home, Back, and Menu buttons • Number pad for direct channel input QUICK APP LAUNCHER Launch your favorite streaming apps instantly: • Netflix • YouTube • Apple TV+ • Prime Video • Disney+ • And more... SMART KEYBOARD INPUT Type on your TV effortlessly. Search for movies, enter passwords, or browse the web using your phone's keyboard instead of the tedious on-screen TV keyboard. INPUT SOURCE SWITCHING Quickly switch between HDMI inputs, cable, and other connected devices with just a tap. EASY SETUP 1. Connect your iPhone/iPad to the same WiFi as your TV 2. Flick automatically discovers your webOS ( LG ) TV 3. Accept the pairing request on your TV 4. Start controlling! DESIGNED FOR webOS (LG) Built specifically for webOS (LG) Smart TVs running webOS. Supports a wide range of webOS TV models from recent years. PRIVACY FOCUSED Flick communicates directly with your TV over your local network. No accounts required, no data collected, no cloud servers involved. BEAUTIFUL DARK INTERFACE Elegant dark theme designed for comfortable use in dimly lit rooms while watching TV. REQUIREMENTS • webOS (LG) Smart TV • iPhone or iPad running iOS 17+ • Both devices on the same WiFi network • "webOS/LG Connect Apps" enabled on your TV Download Flick now and never lose your remote again!

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Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl

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Lost your physical TV remote? Universal Smart TV Remote App turns your iPhone into a fast, convenient remote control for all compatible Smart TVs and streaming devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Connect to supported devices instantly, complete the secure on-screen pairing process, and take total control over navigation, media playback, volume levels, power adjustments, and input switching directly from your phone. Features Instant Setup: Seamless local network auto-discovery and high-speed device pairing. Full Remote Suite: Responsive navigation pad, volume, channel, and power controls. Touchpad and Keyboard: Smooth swipe cursor scrolling and fast text input for search queries. Quick Launcher: Instant access to open installed TV apps directly from your phone screen. Minimalist Design: Clean, modern interface layout with full native Dark Mode support. Flexible Access: Premium features available via auto-renewable subscriptions or a one-time lifetime purchase. Supported Platforms Compatible with a massive matrix of popular Smart TV ecosystems and streaming hardware devices connected to your local network, including: Samsung Smart TVs (Tizen OS) LG webOS TVs Roku TV and Streaming Players Android TV and Google TV devices (Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips) Amazon Fire TV and Fire OS Displays Vizio SmartCast Televisions and more Voice Control (Premium) Command your entertainment hands-free. Execute fast voice commands for supported structural actions such as menu navigation, quick volume adjustment, and launching compatible streaming applications on supported devices. Cast Studio (Premium) Bring your media to the big screen. Cast local photos and high-definition video collections directly from your iPhone camera roll to supported displays, and open compatible streaming links effortlessly. Privacy and Network Transmissions This utility strictly uses your iOS local network permission protocols to securely discover, handshake, and communicate with compatible television hardware operating on the same local Wi-Fi router. Your local data never leaves your device. Subscription Information Universal Smart TV Remote App offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions (Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly Premium) alongside a Lifetime Purchase Option that unlocks Voice Control, Cast Studio, and all future feature releases. Subscriptions are billed directly to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the window closes. You can easily manage, review, or cancel your active subscriptions anytime by navigating to your iPhone Settings, then Apple ID, then Subscriptions. Pricing tiers and terms are displayed clearly inside the application prior to purchase. Legal Disclaimer This application is an independent third-party utility and is not officially affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku, Google, Amazon, Vizio, or any other consumer electronics manufacturer mentioned within this listing. All product names, logos, and trademarks belong entirely to their respective copyright owners. Compatibility structures and available operational features may vary depending on individual device model years, current television operating system updates, regional market variations, and specific manufacturer hardware limitations. Terms of Use (Standard Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flick4 screens
Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flick at none against Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl's 4. Flick also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Flick asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Flick versus Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlickUniversal Smart TV Remote Ctrl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArpita GhoshAhmed Bilal Abbasi

In-app purchases

None

Flick

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is Flick free?
Flick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl free?
Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flick or Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl have ads?
Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl shows ads; Flick does not.

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