Comparison

TV Remote | Control Universal 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

TV Remote | Control Universal

Control any smart TV using your smartphone over Wi-Fi. Easily navigate menus, cast media, and type searches with a convenient interface. Works with all major smart TV platforms without extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Universal smart TV control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Touchpad and keyboard input
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Automatic TV detection
  • Control multiple 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

Universal TV Remote Control‧

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all smart TV brands. Connects in seconds over Wi-Fi, offering full remote functionality, quick app launching, and media casting. Enjoy a seamless, ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Universal smart TV compatibility
  • Fast Wi-Fi connection
  • Full remote control functions
  • Instant app launching
  • Type and swipe navigation
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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The remote that actually connects. Turn your iPhone into a universal remote for every smart TV — Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, Fire TV, Android TV, Vizio, Hisense, Panasonic, Philips, TCL and more. It connects in seconds and never interrupts you with ads. WORKS WITH EVERY TV • Samsung • Roku • LG (webOS and older models) • Sony • Fire TV • Android TV & Google TV • Vizio SmartCast • Hisense • Panasonic • Philips • TCL CONNECTS IN SECONDS Your iPhone and TV just need the same Wi-Fi network. The app finds your TV automatically — no codes to type, no complicated setup. Fast, reliable pairing is the one thing most remote apps get wrong; it is the thing we obsessed over. FULL REMOTE Power, D-pad, OK, back, home, volume, mute, channels, number pad, media keys and input switching — everything your physical remote does, in a beautiful dark design that feels like a real remote. TYPE & SWIPE Searching with a TV remote is painful. Use your iPhone keyboard to type instantly, or glide on the touchpad to navigate menus faster than any D-pad. LAUNCH APPS INSTANTLY Jump straight into Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and the rest of your TV's apps with one tap. CAST TO THE BIG SCREEN Send photos and videos from your iPhone straight to your TV. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Control your TV from the Home Screen without even opening the app. CLEAN & CALM No ad walls between you and your TV. No interruptions mid-press. Just a fast, quiet, beautifully crafted remote. PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium to unlock everything. Payment is charged to your Apple 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. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. GOOD TO KNOW • Your TV and iPhone must be on the same Wi-Fi network. • Works with smart TVs; IR-only TVs are not supported (iPhone has no IR hardware). • This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roku, Samsung, LG, Amazon, Sony, Philips, Vizio, Panasonic, Google, TCL, Hisense or any other TV brand. All brand names are used solely to describe compatibility. Privacy Policy: https://dmfinity.com/remote-control/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://dmfinity.com/remote-control/terms-of-use Support: https://dmfinity.com/contact-us/

Screenshots

TV Remote | Control Universal4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control‧4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote | Control Universal at 4.2 against Universal TV Remote Control‧'s 1.0. TV Remote | Control Universal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (25 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control‧ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote | Control Universal holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote | Control Universal has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote | Control Universal ships an update every 11 days, Universal TV Remote Control‧ every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote | Control Universal versus Universal TV Remote Control‧: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote | Control UniversalUniversal TV Remote Control‧
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (25 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB22 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSofiia MertsalovaDMFINITY TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

TV Remote | Control Universal

All ratings25 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Universal TV Remote Control‧

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

TV Remote | Control Universal

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium access$6.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • Premium access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Premium access$8.997 Days
  • Premium access3 Months trial$8.997 Days
  • Premium access2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Premium access$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control‧

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$3.497 Days
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$44.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote | Control Universal free?
TV Remote | Control Universal 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.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote | Control Universal or Universal TV Remote Control‧?
TV Remote | Control Universal is rated higher. TV Remote | Control Universal averages 4.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control‧ averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TV Remote | Control Universal or Universal TV Remote Control‧ have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control‧ shows ads; TV Remote | Control Universal does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote | Control Universal or Universal TV Remote Control‧?
TV Remote | Control Universal ships an update every 11 days, and Universal TV Remote Control‧ every 6 days. Most recently, TV Remote | Control Universal was updated on November 5, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control‧ on November 5, 2026.

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