Comparison

Remotely vs Universal 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

Remotely

Features
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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/

About

Universal TV™ Remote Control

Control compatible smart TVs and streaming devices from your iPhone. Offers essential remote functions, keyboard input, and app launching. Private casting of media is also supported.

Highlights
  • Power, navigation, and playback controls
  • Keyboard input for searches
  • Launch favorite TV apps
  • Private media casting
  • Connection diagnostics
Features
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Control compatible TVs and streaming devices from one calm, one-handed iPhone app. Universal TV Remote verifies the local connection before it says your TV is connected, so you can discover, pair, and try essential controls before choosing Pro. EVERYDAY REMOTE • Power, home, back, navigation, volume, mute, and playback • Keyboard input for faster searches • Clear connected, reconnecting, and unavailable states FASTER ACCESS • Launch favorites and installed TV apps when the device supports it • Switch between remembered TVs without starting over • Use the connection doctor for Wi-Fi, VPN, and permission issues PRIVATE CASTING Choose supported AirPlay routes and present selected photos, videos, or music. Universal TV Remote does not upload your selected media or collect viewing history. FREE BEFORE PRO Discovery, pairing, connection checks, and core remote controls stay available without a subscription. Pro unlocks touchpad and keypad modes, the full app launcher, rich media presentation, and custom layouts. Compatibility depends on TV model, firmware, enabled network-control settings, and the local protocol exposed by the device. Universal TV Remote is independent and is not affiliated with TV or streaming brands. Information About Subscription You can cancel your subscription or free trial anytime by cancelling your subscription through your iTunes account settings, or it will automatically renew. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the free trial or any subscription period to avoid being charged. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Privacy Policy & Terms Privacy Policy: https://navio-db7965.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://navio-db7965.web.app/terms.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remotely4 screens
Universal TV™ Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Universal TV™ Remote Control at weekly against Remotely's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Remotely sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Universal TV™ Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remotely ships an update every 8 months, Universal TV™ Remote Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Remotely versus Universal TV™ Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemotelyUniversal TV™ Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElmahdi SoukafiSecgin LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Remotely

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99
3 purchases

Universal TV™ Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Universel Remote Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Universel Remote Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Universel Remote Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Remotely free?
Remotely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV™ Remote Control free?
Universal TV™ Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remotely or Universal TV™ Remote Control have ads?
Neither Remotely nor Universal TV™ Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remotely or Universal TV™ Remote Control?
Remotely ships an update every 8 months, and Universal TV™ Remote Control weekly. Most recently, Remotely was updated on October 24, 2026 and Universal TV™ Remote Control on October 21, 2026.

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