Flick vs UTV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flick
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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!
UTV Remote
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UTV Remote is a free Smart TV remote for Roku and Samsung TVs. Control your Smart TV instantly over Wi-Fi using touchpad, D-Pad, and keyboard. No account required. UTV Remote turns your iPhone into a fast, simple, and powerful Smart TV remote. It works over the same Wi-Fi network, allowing you to control your TV instantly with no setup complexity. No account required. No login. Just connect and start using. Supported Devices Works with popular Smart TVs including: Roku TVs Samsung Smart TVs More devices may be supported depending on local network compatibility. Full Remote Control Features D-Pad navigation Touchpad gesture control Full keyboard input for search and apps Playback controls (play, pause, rewind, forward) Volume and mute controls Channel and number input Multiple Control Modes Switch easily between: Remote Mode D-Pad Mode Touchpad Mode Keyboard Mode Fast Connection Just open the app and scan for nearby TVs, or connect manually using IP address. UTV Remote Plus (Optional Subscription / Remove Ads) UTV Remote is free to use. You can upgrade to UTV Remote Plus for: Remove interruptions Cleaner experience One-time or subscription option depending on region Important Notes Requires iPhone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network Some features depend on TV model compatibility Privacy Policy: https://donen.cn/utvremote/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flick at none against UTV Remote's 1. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. UTV Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flick asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Flick | UTV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arpita Ghosh | ZHUO KANG |
In-app purchases
Flick
No in-app purchases
UTV Remote
- Remove Ads$9.99









