Comparison

Remote Control vs Universal TV Remote Control RC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Remote Control

Features
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Universal TV Remote Control your Smart TV directly from your iPhone over Wi-Fi. Use your phone as a powerful and convenient remote with smooth navigation, customizable controls, and media casting. Features - Magic Mouse Use your phone as a touchpad for smooth TV navigation. - Custom Buttons Create and customize remote buttons the way you like. - Voice Input Quickly search and enter text using voice input. - Volume & Playback Control Adjust volume, mute sound, play, pause, and control content. - Cast Media to TV Stream videos and media from your phone to your TV. - Custom Backgrounds Personalize the remote interface with your own style. Subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID 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. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy https://remote-smart.com/privacy Terms of Service https://remote-smart.com/terms

About

Universal TV Remote Control RC

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Turn your iPhone into a powerful universal remote for your smart TV. Universal TV Remote Control RC connects over your Wi-Fi network — no IR blaster, no extra hardware, no cables. Just open the app: it automatically finds your TV on the network and you're ready to control it in seconds. WORKS WITH • Roku TVs & Roku players • Samsung Smart TVs (Tizen) • LG Smart TVs (webOS) EVERYTHING YOU NEED • Full D-pad navigation with OK • Volume, mute and channel controls • Power on AND off — wake your TV remotely (Wake-on-LAN) • Home, Back, Source (HDMI) and Menu • Number pad for quick channel entry • Launch your favorite apps right from the remote • Touchpad mode for smooth, swipe-style navigation • On-screen keyboard for fast search & typing SMART & SIMPLE • Automatic TV discovery on your Wi-Fi • Clean, modern one-hand design • Haptic feedback on every press • Works on iPhone and iPad PRIVACY FIRST Everything runs locally between your phone and your TV. We don't collect your personal data — your remote stays on your network. RC PRO Unlock the full experience with RC Pro: • Connect unlimited TVs • Priority features & updates • Support ongoing development — Subscription details — RC Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/universal-tv-rc-terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/universal-tv-rc-privacy Note: This app is a third-party remote and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Roku, Samsung, LG or any TV manufacturer. Compatibility depends on your TV model and network. The TV and phone must be on the same Wi-Fi network.

Screenshots

Remote Control4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control RC4 screens

Verdict

The call

Remote Control and Universal TV Remote Control RC are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote Control sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control RC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control ships an update every 8 days, Universal TV Remote Control RC every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Remote Control versus Universal TV Remote Control RC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ControlUniversal TV Remote Control RC
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB22 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKiryl AnatskiSomia Elkhoussi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote Control

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
2 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control RC

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days

Questions

Is Remote Control free?
Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote Control RC free?
Universal TV Remote Control RC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Control or Universal TV Remote Control RC have ads?
Neither Remote Control nor Universal TV Remote Control RC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control or Universal TV Remote Control RC?
Remote Control ships an update every 8 days, and Universal TV Remote Control RC every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remote Control was updated on October 28, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control RC on October 28, 2026.

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