Comparison

Universal TV Remote Wi vs TV Remote

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 Wi

Features
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a convenient remote control for your Samsung Smart TV. Control your TV over the same Wi-Fi network — no physical remote required. MAIN FEATURES: - Automatic TV Discovery: Automatically scan your local network to find compatible Samsung Smart TVs. Manual IP connection is also supported. - Full Remote Control: • Power, volume, and channel control • Direction pad (D-Pad) navigation • Media playback controls (play, pause, rewind, fast-forward) • Home, Back, Menu, and Source buttons - Smart Keyboard: Easily type text, search queries, and passwords on your TV using your iPhone keyboard. - Air Mouse / Touchpad: Swipe and drag to move the on-screen cursor, similar to a touchpad experience. - Quick App Shortcuts: Launch popular apps like YouTube, Netflix, and Smart Hub with a single tap. - Number Pad & Color Buttons: Access numeric channels and interactive TV features when supported. - Clean & Modern Design: • Dark mode support • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Haptic feedback for button presses - Demo Mode (No TV Required) Explore the interface and features without connecting to a TV. Ideal for first-time users and App Review testing. HOW IT WORKS: • Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi • Open the app and scan for TVs • Select your TV • Confirm pairing on the TV screen • Start controlling your TV

About

TV Remote

Features
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Control your TV from your phone — no extra hardware, no hassle. TV Remote Control turns your iPhone into a fast, reliable remote for your Smart TV. It connects over your home Wi-Fi, so there's nothing to plug in and no infrared needed. Lost your remote, or just want everything on one screen? You're covered. WORKS WITH YOUR TV • Samsung Smart TV (Tizen) • LG Smart TV (webOS) • Android TV & Google TV EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE REMOTE • Power on/off, volume, mute, and channel controls • Full directional pad with OK/Select for easy navigation • Home, Back, and Menu buttons • Media keys — play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, and stop • Number pad for quick channel entry SET UP IN SECONDS • Automatically finds compatible TVs on your Wi-Fi network • Simple on-screen pairing — just confirm on your TV • Saves your TVs so you can reconnect with one tap APP SHORTCUTS • Pin your favorite TV apps for instant launching • Add custom shortcuts tailored to your setup BUILT TO FEEL GREAT • Clean, modern interface that's quick and responsive • Light and dark themes • Available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Russian, Arabic, and Chinese PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your TVs, settings, and pairing data stay on your device. The app talks directly to your TV on your local network — there's no account to create and no remote-control activity sent to us. GOOD TO KNOW • Your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. • This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Google, or any TV manufacturer. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Download TV Remote Control and take charge of your Smart TV today.

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Wi4 screens
TV Remote1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote at none against Universal TV Remote Wi's shown. TV Remote also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Universal TV Remote Wi versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote WiTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBach hoanHAFIDA EL MAJDAOUI

In-app purchases

None

Universal TV Remote Wi

No in-app purchases

None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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