Comparison

TV Remote | Control Universal vs TV Remote・Universal

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 Universal

Transform your iPhone into a versatile smart TV remote and media casting device. Control your TV's functions, navigate menus, and cast photos or videos to the big screen seamlessly over Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Full smart TV remote control
  • Integrated touchpad navigation
  • Direct app launching
  • Media casting (photos, videos)
  • Fast Wi-Fi TV detection
  • Compatible with major TV brands
Features
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Control any smart TV with your phone - no extra hardware, no Bluetooth pairing. TV Remote Control Universal connects over your home Wi-Fi and gives you everything you need to manage your TV, cast your content, and browse with ease. Works with all major smart TV platforms: Android TV / Google TV - Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Xiaomi, Sharp Samsung Tizen - Samsung LG webOS - LG Roku OS - Roku, TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Onn Vizio SmartCast - Vizio Apple TV VIDAA OS Fire TV Just open the app, connect to the same Wi-Fi as your TV, and you're in control. REMOTE CONTROL Power your TV on and off, switch channels, adjust volume, and navigate menus - all from your phone. Clean, intuitive layout that mirrors a real remote, so there's nothing to learn. TOUCHPAD, KEYBOARD & NUMBER PAD Navigating your TV has never been faster. Use the built-in touchpad to scroll and select with simple gestures, type with the full letter keyboard to search for shows, apps, and videos without tapping through letters one by one with arrow keys, or switch to the numeric keypad to enter channels, PINs, and codes instantly - right from your phone. CAST PHOTOS & VIDEOS Share your phone's gallery straight to the big screen. Stream photos and videos from your camera roll to your TV over Wi-Fi - no cables, no adapters. Perfect for sharing travel shots, home videos, or anything you want to watch on a larger display. INSTANT AUTO-DETECTION The app scans your local network and finds compatible TVs automatically. No manual IP entry, no complicated setup. Tap your TV, start controlling. WI-FI CONNECTION Everything works over your home Wi-Fi - fast, stable, and completely wireless. As long as your phone and TV are on the same network, you're good to go. WHY USERS LOVE IT - One app for all your TVs - different brands, same remote - No Bluetooth, no IR blaster required - Cast your own photos and videos without Apple TV or Chromecast - Works in any room, as long as you're on Wi-Fi - Type searches and passwords with your phone keyboard, not the TV remote SUPPORTED TV BRANDS Sony · Samsung · LG · TCL · Hisense · Philips · Xiaomi · Sharp · Roku · Onn · Vizio · Apple TV · VIDAA OS · Fire TV Whether you have one TV or several, this is the only remote app you'll need. Download TV Remote Control Universal for iOS now. TV Remote | Control Universal offers optional auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled 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://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q2Q5uL4U_CYSwDFGPdzznadAFmW_v3LqO7ptRyQaYB8/ Terms of Use - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SsSuJgPXBaTqS_h8o3Y2tL9XaeJMS6S6v0vI5XdM8NY

About

TV Remote・Universal

Features
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Turn your phone into a universal TV remote. TV Remote・Universal controls your smart TV and streaming devices right from your phone no extra hardware, no setup headaches. Lost the remote, out of batteries, or just want everything in one place? Point, tap, done. Works with your TV Samsung • LG (webOS) • Android TV / Google TV • Roku • Sony • and other AirPlay- and DLNA-compatible devices. Keep your phone and TV on the same Wi‑Fi and the app finds your TV automatically or add it manually by IP address. Full navigation D‑pad with up, down, left, right, and OK Back, Home, and Menu Guide, Info, and Exit Color buttons (red, green, yellow, blue) Volume & channels Volume up, volume down, and mute Channel up and down Channel list and previous‑channel jump Number pad (0–9) and dash for direct channel entry Playback controls Play, pause, and stop Rewind and fast‑forward Record (on supported Samsung TVs) Type and search the easy way On‑screen keyboard type searches and logins from your phone instead of pecking at on‑screen letters Trackpad & mouse Swipe trackpad for smooth, gesture‑based navigation Free‑cursor mouse mode on LG webOS glide a pointer and tap to click Apps & inputs Launch your apps jump straight into them Switch inputs and sources (HDMI, TV, and beyond) Cast to the big screen Send your own photos and videos from your phone to your TV Power Power off Power on over Wi‑Fi with Wake‑on‑LAN Handy extras Quick tools like sleep timer, aspect ratio, captions/subtitles, ambient mode, and favorites (varies by TV brand) Satisfying haptic feedback on every press Clean, fast, one‑handed dark design Private by design No account. No ads. No tracking. The app talks to your TV over your local network and keeps your connections on your device. By downloading or using TV Remote・Universal, you agree to our Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.viberzlabllc.com/remotecontrol/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.viberzlabllc.com/remotecontrol/privacy-policy Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ TV Remote・Universal is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Samsung, LG, Google, Roku, Sony. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Questions or feedback? contact@viberzlabllc.com

Screenshots

TV Remote | Control Universal4 screens
TV Remote・Universal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote・Universal at every 5 days against TV Remote | Control Universal's every 11 days. 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. TV Remote | Control Universal sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and TV Remote・Universal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote | Control Universal ships an update every 11 days, TV Remote・Universal every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TV Remote | Control Universal versus TV Remote・Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote | Control UniversalTV Remote・Universal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (25 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB19 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSofiia MertsalovaViberzlab LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TV Remote | Control Universal

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
3 purchases

TV Remote・Universal

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$44.99

Questions

Is TV Remote | Control Universal free?
TV Remote | Control Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote・Universal free?
TV Remote・Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote | Control Universal or TV Remote・Universal have ads?
Neither TV Remote | Control Universal nor TV Remote・Universal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote | Control Universal or TV Remote・Universal?
TV Remote | Control Universal ships an update every 11 days, and TV Remote・Universal every 5 days. Most recently, TV Remote | Control Universal was updated on October 25, 2026 and TV Remote・Universal on October 25, 2026.

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