Comparison

TV Remote Control 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

Control your television directly from your iPhone when the physical remote is lost or out of reach. Manage power, volume, channels, and playback with an intuitive interface and a built-in touchpad for smooth navigation. Quickly access your favorite apps for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Built-in navigation touchpad
  • Quick access to favorite apps
  • Power, volume, channel, and playback controls
  • Simplified control for multiple remotes
Features
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Universal TV Remote — Simple Control When You Need It Universal TV Remote gives you instant control when the physical remote is lost, out of battery, or simply out of reach. Instead of searching, switching between remotes, or struggling with slow buttons, you can control your TV directly from your iPhone. Simple access, right when you need it. All Essential Controls in One Place Power on or off, adjust volume, mute sound, change channels, and manage playback. Everything you need for everyday TV viewing is organized in a clean, easy-to-use interface. If you use multiple remotes at home, this app helps simplify control into one convenient solution. Smooth Navigation with Touchpad Scrolling through TV menus with traditional buttons can feel slow and repetitive. The built-in navigation touchpad lets you swipe and tap naturally, making it easier to move through apps, settings, and guides. Fewer clicks. Faster browsing. Quick Access to Apps Jump between apps without endless pressing. Save your favorite apps for quick access and switch instantly to what you want to watch. Less time searching. More time watching. Made for Everyday Situations Whether the physical remote is misplaced, shared, or inconvenient, Universal TV Remote keeps control in your hands. The interface is simple, responsive, and designed for daily comfort. Universal TV Remote makes TV control easier — so you can focus on watching, not looking for the remote. Privacy and Security TV Remote complies with stringent privacy standards, ensuring that your data remains safe and confidential. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy at https://myteleremote.com/privacy. Subscription and Terms TV Remote is a subscription-based app with a free trial period. Subscribe for unlimited access with no commitment, and you can cancel anytime. Manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal in iTunes' Account Settings after purchase. Read our Terms of Service at https://myteleremote.com/termsofuse.

About

Any TV Remote Control

Transform your phone or smartwatch into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Enjoy features like Wi-Fi control, touchpad navigation, voice search, and app launching. Stream media from your device to your TV with ease.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi remote control for smart TVs
  • Touchpad and keyboard navigation
  • Voice search functionality
  • App launching and input switching
  • Media casting (photos & videos)
  • Apple Watch support
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 Control4 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's 21%. Any TV Remote Control also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). 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 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 263 and 741 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 96% of Any TV Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Control ships an update every 9 days, Any TV Remote Control every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TV Remote Control versus Any TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ControlAny TV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (263 ratings)4.9 (741 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews96.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings263741 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEssa StudioKlebo Ltd

Customer experience

TV Remote Control

All ratings263 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative19.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative73.7%

Any TV Remote Control

All ratings732 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews258 reviews
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.7%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

TV Remote Control

Subscriptions5
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 2 more
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
One-time3
  • TV Remote Lifetime Access$19.99
  • TV Remote Lifetime Access$24.99
  • TV Remote Lifetime Access$29.99
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
Show 1 more
  • Any TV Remote Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Any TV Remote Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control 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 or Any TV Remote Control?
Any TV Remote Control is rated higher. TV Remote Control averages 4.1 out of 5 from 263 ratings, while Any TV Remote Control averages 4.9 from 741 ratings.
Do TV Remote Control or Any TV Remote Control have ads?
Neither TV Remote Control nor Any TV Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control or Any TV Remote Control?
TV Remote Control ships an update every 9 days, and Any TV Remote Control every 3 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on November 9, 2026 and Any TV Remote Control on November 10, 2026.

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