Comparison

TV Remote | Control Universal vs Smart TV Remote

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

Smart TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Easily control power, volume, channels, and access apps with a touchpad and keyboard. Connects automatically over Wi-Fi for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Universal TV control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Touchpad and keyboard input
  • App launching
  • Save multiple TVs
  • Power on from standby
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Turn your iPhone into the remote for every smart TV in the house. The app finds the TV on your Wi-Fi, pairs the way the TV asks, and gives you every key, a touchpad, a keyboard and your apps, all in one place that never ends up under the sofa. Works With the TVs People Actually Own Samsung, LG, Sony Bravia, Roku, Vizio, Philips, Panasonic, Amazon Fire TV, and the Android TV and Google TV sets made by TCL, Hisense, Xiaomi and many others. Each brand is spoken in its own language, so the keys respond the way the original remote does. Ready in a Minute Put the phone on the same Wi-Fi as the TV and open the app. The TV appears within seconds. The first time, the TV shows a code or asks for permission on its screen, once; after that the connection is automatic whenever you open the app. Every Key of the Remote Power, volume and mute, channels and numbers, inputs, arrows and OK, play and pause, home and back. The keys are laid out like a real remote, with haptic feedback on every press, and the phone's own volume buttons control the TV. Touchpad and Keyboard Swipe across the touchpad to move through menus and tap to select. On TVs with a pointer, the cursor follows your finger. When it is time to search, type on your phone's keyboard instead of hunting for letters on the screen one at a time. Your Apps in One Tap Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and everything else installed on the TV, opened straight from the phone. Keep your favorites at the top of the remote. Turn the TV On From the Couch Most recent smart TVs can be woken over the network. Once the app has paired with the TV, it can turn it on for you, even from standby, and it helps you switch the setting on when the TV needs it. Every TV in the House Living room, bedroom, kitchen: save each TV once and switch between them in a tap. Rename them, forget them, add a new one whenever you like. Private by Design There is no account and no server between you and your TV. The app talks to the TV directly over your home network. No ads, and no tracking of what you watch. Premium The remote itself is free, with no limits: arrows and OK, volume and mute, channels, power, inputs, play and pause. Premium unlocks the touchpad, the number pad, launching apps and the keyboard, and you can try each of them for free a few times first. Choose a weekly or yearly subscription, or pay once with Lifetime. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, Philips, Panasonic, Amazon, Google or any other brand mentioned. Privacy Policy: https://tvremote.org/privacy Terms of Use: https://tvremote.org/terms

Screenshots

TV Remote | Control Universal4 screens
Smart TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote | Control Universal at 4.2 against Smart TV Remote's 3.0. TV Remote | Control Universal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (25 vs 2). 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 Smart TV Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote | Control Universal has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote | Control Universal ships an update every 11 days, Smart TV Remote every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote | Control Universal versus Smart TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote | Control UniversalSmart TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (25 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB122 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSofiia MertsalovaFlorea Media SRL

Customer experience

TV Remote | Control Universal

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

Smart TV Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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
4 purchases

Smart TV Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is TV Remote | Control Universal free?
TV Remote | Control Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart TV Remote free?
Smart TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote | Control Universal or Smart TV Remote?
TV Remote | Control Universal is rated higher. TV Remote | Control Universal averages 4.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Smart TV Remote averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do TV Remote | Control Universal or Smart TV Remote have ads?
Smart TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote | Control Universal does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote | Control Universal or Smart TV Remote?
TV Remote | Control Universal ships an update every 11 days, and Smart TV Remote every 6 days. Most recently, TV Remote | Control Universal was updated on October 31, 2026 and Smart TV Remote on November 1, 2026.

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