Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi TV discovery
  • Siri command support
  • Navigation and media controls
  • Volume and channel adjustment
  • On-device credential storage
  • Wake compatible TVs
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Any TV Remote Control4 screens
Universal Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Any TV Remote Control versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAny TV Remote ControlUniversal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (741 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings741 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKlebo LtdISAAC GREGORY FARR

Customer experience

Any TV Remote Control

All ratings732 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews258 reviews
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.7%

Universal Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Any TV Remote Control

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time1
  • Any TV Remote Pro Lifetime$34.99
None

Universal Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Any TV Remote Control free?
Any TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Any TV Remote Control or Universal Remote?
Universal Remote is rated higher. Any TV Remote Control averages 4.9 out of 5 from 741 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Any TV Remote Control or Universal Remote have ads?
Universal Remote shows ads; Any TV Remote Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Any TV Remote Control or Universal Remote?
Any TV Remote Control ships an update every 3 days, and Universal Remote every 2 days. Most recently, Any TV Remote Control was updated on November 9, 2026 and Universal Remote on November 10, 2026.

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