Comparison

Universal Remote™ vs TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

Universal Remote™

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote. Control various TV brands, navigate menus, use voice search, and cast content from your device to the big screen. Features include a touchpad, keyboard input, and one-tap app launching.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Wi-Fi network connection
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Voice search functionality
  • One-tap app launching
  • Cast photos, videos, and music
Features
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Universal Remote™ -TV Controlis your ultimate all-in-one smart controller, screen mirroring, and media casting assistant. Turn your iPhone into a powerful universal TV remote and never search for a lost physical remote again. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: One Universal Remote for Everything Control your Roku TV, Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, TCL, Hisense, and more directly from your phone. Whether you use an Amazon Firestick, Fire TV, or Android TV, simply connect to the same Wi-Fi network, and your phone instantly becomes a fully functional smart controller. Simple Setup, Instant Connection No infrared blaster or pairing codes needed. Open the app, and it automatically detects your smart TV over Wi-Fi for an instant connection. Advanced Screen Mirroring & Cast - Screen Mirroring: Mirror your phone screen to the TV in real-time — ideal for presentations, gaming, and sharing memories. - Media Casting: Cast photos, play family videos, or stream music from your phone to the big screen. Full Control at Your Fingertips - Complete Remote Functions: Easily adjust volume, switch channels, power on/off, and navigate menus. - Touchpad Mode: Browse menus smoothly using laptop-style touchpad navigation. - Quick Keyboard Input: Type searches and passwords with your phone's keyboard — so much faster than on-screen TV keyboards. - Voice Search: Find your favorite shows and movies using quick voice commands. - One-Tap App Launch: Open streaming apps like YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, and others directly from the remote interface. SUPPORTED TV BRANDS & DEVICES Roku TV & Streaming Players, Samsung, LG, Sony, Amazon Fire TV & Firestick, TCL, Hisense, Vizio, Sharp, RCA, Toshiba, Philips, Panasonic, Insignia, Element, and more. HOW IT WORKS 1. Make sure your iPhone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open the app — it will automatically scan and find your TV. 3. Select your TV brand and start controlling instantly. DISCLAIMER This app is a third-party tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Roku, Samsung, LG, Sony, Amazon, or any other TV brands listed above. SUBSCRIPTION INFO Some features require a premium subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions anytime in your iTunes account settings. Privacy Policy: http://urc.visonxy.com/#/privacy Terms of Use: http://urc.visonxy.com/#/agreement Need help? Contact us at: support@jywfx.cn

About

TV Remote

Features
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STOP WASTING TIME searching for a lost TV remote or dealing with dead batteries. Turn your iPhone into a POWERFUL SMART TV REMOTE — instantly. NO SETUP. NO PAIRING. NO DELAYS. Open the app. Connect to Wi-Fi. Take control in seconds. TAKE FULL CONTROL — FAST Control your Smart TV, Samsung TV, LG TV, Fire TV, TCL TV, Hisense TV, Sony TV, and Vizio TV with speed, precision, and zero effort. Use it as a Samsung TV remote, LG TV remote, Fire TV remote, TCL TV remote, Hisense TV remote, Sony TV remote, and Vizio TV remote — all in one universal remote control for TV. Search faster. Navigate smoother. Control everything directly from your phone with the best remote control for TV experience. WHAT YOU GET: • INSTANT TV DETECTION Automatically finds compatible Smart TVs and streaming devices on your Wi-Fi network • WORKS WITH MAJOR BRANDS Samsung, LG, Fire TV, TCL, Hisense, Sony, Vizio • NO SETUP REQUIRED Start using your universal TV remote control immediately • SMOOTH CONTROL Touch gestures or classic D-Pad buttons • FAST KEYBOARD INPUT Type searches and passwords in seconds • FULL MEDIA CONTROL Play, pause, rewind, fast forward, volume, mute • APP LAUNCHER Open your favorite apps directly from your phone • POWER CONTROL Turn your TV on/off (Wake-on-LAN supported) STOP USING OUTDATED REMOTES. Upgrade to a faster, smarter universal TV remote app. DOWNLOAD NOW and take control instantly. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, LG, Amazon, TCL, Hisense, Sony, or Vizio. All trademarks are used only to indicate compatibility.

Screenshots

Universal Remote™4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TV Remote at none against Universal Remote™'s 5. Universal Remote™'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Universal Remote™ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote™ ships an update fortnightly, TV Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal Remote™ versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Remote™TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (91 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings91 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVISONXY LIMITEDabdessamad moukarrame

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Universal Remote™

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Membership$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Membership3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Membership3 Days trial$8.997 Days
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  • Annual Membership$29.991 Year
  • Annual Membership3 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal Remote™ free?
Universal Remote™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal Remote™ or TV Remote have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; Universal Remote™ does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote™ or TV Remote?
Universal Remote™ ships an update fortnightly, and TV Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote™ was updated on October 23, 2026 and TV Remote on October 16, 2026.

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