Remotely vs TV Remote, Universal Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remotely
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Remotely transforms your iPhone into a powerful universal remote for your smart TV fast, intuitive, and completely ad-free. No more frantic couch searches or batteries dying mid-show. Your remote is always in your pocket. Why Remotely Stands Out Truly Universal Compatible with major smart TV brands including Samsung, Roku, LG (webOS), Sony Bravia, Fire TV/Stick, Chromecast, Vizio, Hisense (VIDAA), and TCL. Built for Reliability Stable control over your local Wi-Fi network. The Remote You Can Count On When your physical remote is lost, broken, or out of reach, Remotely is your instant replacement. Secure & Private Uses official TV manufacturer communication protocols. Direct device-to-TV communication over your local network — no third-party servers involved. Control All Your Smart TVs from One App No extra hardware needed just your iPhone and Wi-Fi. Features • Instant auto-discovery (finds compatible TVs on your network) • D-pad navigation & touchpad mode • Volume, mute & power controls* • Playback controls (play, pause, rewind, fast forward) • Built-in keyboard for easy searching • Wake-on-LAN support (for compatible TVs) • Number pad for channel switching • Input source selector • Clean, intuitive interface • No account required *Feature availability depends on TV brand and model. Get Started in Seconds Open Remotely Select your TV Connect via Wi-Fi (same network) Start controlling Download Remotely today your all-in-one smart TV remote. Questions? Contact us: support@appifystudio.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TV Remote, Universal Control
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Lost your plastic TV remote? Batteries dead? Or tired of juggling a different controller for every screen in your house? Turn your iPhone into the ultimate Universal TV Remote Control! Seamlessly navigate any Smart TV over Wi-Fi, and completely customize your remote’s interface to reflect your personal style. Designed specifically for one-handed couch navigation, this all-in-one controller replaces clunky plastic remotes with smooth iOS responsiveness. *ONE REMOTE FOR ALL SMART TVs Skip the complex setups. The app automatically detects and links to your television over your home Wi-Fi network in seconds. Fully compatible with major Tier-1 TV brands, including: • Roku TV (TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Element) • Samsung Smart TV (Tizen) • LG Smart TV (webOS) • Fire TV & Amazon Fire Stick • Sony TV, Philips TV • Vizio SmartCast *ACCESSIBLE & CUSTOM LAYOUTS Choose how you want to control your screen based on what you’re watching: • Traditional Buttons: Familiar, high-tactile layout for quick volume adjustments and channel surfing. • Fluid Touchpad: Swipe smoothly through dense streaming menus without ever looking down at your phone. • Numeric Keypad: Instantly punch in cable channels or system PIN codes. • Full Keyboard Input: No more painful letter-by-letter typing on your TV screen. Type passwords and search titles instantly using your iPhone keyboard. *INSTANT SHORTCUT CHANNELS Stop scrolling past dozens of menus just to open an app. Launch your favorite streaming networks directly from your iPhone screen with a single tap: • Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+, and more! *REINVENT YOUR REMOTE WITH PREMIUM STYLES Why settle for a boring black controller? Match your remote interface to your mood, your phone layout, or your interior decor: • Dynamic Remote Themes: Toggle between modern sleek, retro tactile, minimalist, or high-contrast neon controller plates. • Premium Backgrounds: Personalize your app’s workspace with beautiful dark-mode gradients, solid textures, or sleek abstract backdrops. *QUICK SETUP SETUP: 1. Connect your iPhone and your Smart TV to the exact same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open the app; it will automatically scan your local network. 3. Tap your TV brand from the list, confirm pairing on your TV screen if prompted, and enjoy clutter-free control! (Note: A local Wi-Fi connection is required for discovery and control. This app is not affiliated with Samsung, Roku, LG, Amazon, or any other television manufacturer trademark.) Premium Features: 3.99$ Weekly, 9.99$ Monthly, 49.99$ Yearly. Privacy Policy: https://universalalltvremote.blogspot.com/2026/05/privacy-policy.html Terms & Condition: https://universalalltvremote.blogspot.com/2026/05/terms-conditions.html EULA: https://universalalltvremote.blogspot.com/2026/05/end-user-license-agreement-eula-of-all.html
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Verdict
Remotely and TV Remote, Universal Control are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Remotely sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TV Remote, Universal Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Remotely | TV Remote, Universal Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elmahdi Soukafi | Brijesh Kanani |
In-app purchases
Remotely
- Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
- Pro Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$39.99
TV Remote, Universal Control
- Weekly$3.997 Days
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Yearly$49.991 Year
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