Any TV Remote Control vs Universal Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Any TV Remote Control
Transform your phone or smartwatch into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Enjoy features like Wi-Fi control, touchpad navigation, voice search, and app launching. Stream media from your device to your TV with ease.
- Wi-Fi remote control for smart TVs
- Touchpad and keyboard navigation
- Voice search functionality
- App launching and input switching
- Media casting (photos & videos)
- Apple Watch support
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TV Remote Control for Smart TVs Turn your phone into a TV remote control for Smart TVs and TV boxes. Any TV Remote Control works with popular brands like Samsung, LG, Sony BRAVIA, TCL, Whale, Hisense, Vizio, Panasonic, Sharp, Vestel and supports Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, Fire Stick, Roku, and VIDAA TV. Control your TV directly from your phone — or even from your Apple Watch. Key Features • Remote control for Smart TVs over Wi-Fi • Touchpad and mouse navigation • Keyboard for fast typing • Voice search on Android TV and Google TV • Volume and media controls • Launch apps and switch inputs • Power control (on supported models) • Optional Pro upgrade for advanced features Apple Watch Support Control your TV directly from your Apple Watch. Quick access to essential controls from your wrist. Cast Photos & Videos Stream photos and videos from your phone to your TV (supported models). Simple Setup Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi Select your device Start controlling instantly Why Use It • No ads • Works with Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, and more • Faster typing and navigation • Clean and easy-to-use interface Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Universal Remote
Transform your iPhone into a Wi-Fi remote for compatible smart TVs and streaming devices. Control navigation, volume, channels, and media playback with ease. Supports Siri commands for hands-free operation.
- Wi-Fi TV discovery
- Siri command support
- Navigation and media controls
- Volume and channel adjustment
- On-device credential storage
- Wake compatible TVs
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Turn your iPhone into one convenient remote for compatible smart TVs and streaming devices on your Wi-Fi network. Universal Remote discovers supported TVs on your local network and provides the controls you use most, including navigation, selection, home, back, volume, mute, channel controls, media controls, settings, and power. Supports Siri commands for things like navigation, power on/off, volume controls, channel controls and more. SUPPORTED TV PLATFORMS • Google TV and Android TV devices with the Google TV Remote Service • LG TVs running webOS • Vizio SmartCast TVs • Amazon Fire TV devices • Many many more, these are just the devices I've tested on so far! FEATURES • Automatic TV discovery over your local Wi-Fi network • Secure on-device pairing credential storage • Directional navigation and selection controls • Home, back, settings, and media controls • Volume, mute, and channel controls • Hold supported buttons to repeat commands • Light haptic feedback when pressing remote buttons • Remember previously connected TVs on each network • Wake compatible, previously configured TVs over your local network • No account required Your iPhone and TV must be connected to the same local network. Initial pairing may require entering a code displayed by the TV or approving the connection using the physical remote or the controls directly on your TV. Compatibility varies by manufacturer, model, software version, and network configuration. Devices that advertise Google Cast but do not provide a supported system remote service cannot be controlled through Google Cast alone. Universal Remote contains banner ads. Advertising privacy and tracking choices are presented in accordance with your device settings and applicable consent requirements. Google TV, Android TV, LG webOS, Vizio SmartCast, Amazon Fire TV, and other names are trademarks of their respective owners. Universal Remote is an independent application and is not endorsed by or affiliated with these companies.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Universal Remote at none against Any TV Remote Control's 5. Any TV Remote Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (741 vs 5). On price, rating and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Any TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Universal Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Any TV Remote Control against 5.0 for Universal Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Any TV Remote Control has 741 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Any TV Remote Control ships an update every 3 days, Universal Remote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Any TV Remote Control | Universal Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (741 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 96.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 741 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Klebo Ltd | ISAAC GREGORY FARR |
Customer experience
Any TV Remote Control
Universal Remote
In-app purchases
Any TV Remote Control
- Any TV Remote Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Any TV Remote Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Any TV Remote Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
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- Any TV Remote Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Any TV Remote Pro Lifetime$34.99
Universal Remote
No in-app purchases
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