Comparison

TV Remote Control vs Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote Control

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a remote for compatible Smart TVs and streaming devices. UniRemote brings everyday TV controls, touchpad navigation and text entry together in one app. YOUR TV CONTROLS, ON YOUR PHONE โ€ข Find compatible devices on your local WiFi network. โ€ข Navigate with remote buttons or a touchpad, where supported. โ€ข Adjust volume, mute sound and change channels on supported devices. โ€ข Use your iPhone keyboard for text entry on supported devices. โ€ข Open supported TV apps and switch between your saved devices. โ€ข Wake compatible TVs when supported by the TV and network. EASY TO SET UP 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same WiFi network. 2. Open UniRemote and allow local network access. 3. Select your device and follow the pairing instructions. 4. Use the controls available for your connected device. COMPATIBILITY UniRemote works with compatible network-connected devices. Available controls depend on your TV or streaming device model, firmware and network settings. Touchpad, keyboard, volume, channels, app launching and wake features are not available on every device. A WiFi connection alone does not guarantee compatibility. UNIREMOTE PRO Some controls and features require an in-app purchase. Available plans and prices are shown in the app before purchase. INDEPENDENT REMOTE APP UniRemote is a third-party app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any TV manufacturer, streaming platform or hardware brand. Terms of Use: https://uniremote4you.firebaseapp.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://uniremote4you.firebaseapp.com/privacy.html

About

Remote Control

Features
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Universal TV Remote Control your Smart TV directly from your iPhone over Wi-Fi. Use your phone as a powerful and convenient remote with smooth navigation, customizable controls, and media casting. Features - Magic Mouse Use your phone as a touchpad for smooth TV navigation. - Custom Buttons Create and customize remote buttons the way you like. - Voice Input Quickly search and enter text using voice input. - Volume & Playback Control Adjust volume, mute sound, play, pause, and control content. - Cast Media to TV Stream videos and media from your phone to your TV. - Custom Backgrounds Personalize the remote interface with your own style. Subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy https://remote-smart.com/privacy Terms of Service https://remote-smart.com/terms

Screenshots

TV Remote Control4 screens
Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Remote Control at every 8 days against TV Remote Control's every 5 weeks. TV Remote Control's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Remote Control sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Control ships an update every 5 weeks, Remote Control every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
TV Remote Control versus Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ControlRemote Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size54 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperERHAN AKSUKiryl Anatski

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Remote Control

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Premium$8.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • UniRemote Lifetime Premium$39.99
1 purchases

Remote Control

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days

Questions

Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control free?
Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote Control or Remote Control have ads?
Neither TV Remote Control nor Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control or Remote Control?
TV Remote Control ships an update every 5 weeks, and Remote Control every 8 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on October 31, 2026 and Remote Control on October 31, 2026.

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