Comparison

TV Remote vs TV Remote:Universal Control

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a powerful smart TV remote. Instantly control major brands like Samsung, LG, and Fire TV over Wi-Fi with no setup required. Navigate, search, and manage media with ease.

Highlights
  • Instant TV detection
  • Works with major brands
  • No setup required
  • Smooth control with touch gestures
  • Fast keyboard input
  • Full media control
  • App launcher
  • Power control (Wake-on-LAN)
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Open your favorite apps directly from your phone • POWER CONTROL Turn your TV on/off (Wake-on-LAN supported) STOP USING OUTDATED REMOTES.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.

About

TV Remote:Universal Control

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Easily control playback, navigate menus with a touchpad, and access all original remote functions. Upgrade for app control and screen mirroring.

Highlights
  • Universal brand support
  • Easy Wi-Fi setup
  • Responsive touchpad navigation
  • Full playback controls
  • App control and screen mirroring (premium)
Features
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Stop looking under the sofa cushions for your lost remote. TV Remote: Universal Control transforms your iPhone into a powerful and reliable remote for all your home entertainment devices. Whether you need to control a Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Fire TV, or other Smart TV brands, our app provides a stable connection and a user-friendly interface to manage your viewing experience effortlessly. Core Features Universal Brand Support Compatible with almost all major Smart TV brands including Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Roku, Fire TV, Hisense, and TCL. Easy Setup No manual configuration required. As long as your iPhone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, the app will automatically detect your TV for instant pairing. Responsive Touchpad Ditch the clunky arrow buttons. Use the large, smooth touchpad to navigate through menus and apps with gestures and swipes. Full Playback Control Manage volume, switch channels, mute, and power your TV on or off with high-performance buttons designed for one-handed use. Premium Features Upgrade to Premium to unlock the full potential of your Smart TV: Full Remote Operations: Access every single button and advanced function available on your original remote. TV App Control: Launch and switch between your favorite streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Disney Plus directly from your phone. Screen Casting and Mirroring: Share photos, videos, and your entire phone screen on the TV with high definition and low latency. Subscription Information Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user Account Settings on the device after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/rcontrol-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/rcontrol-terms-of-use

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
TV Remote:Universal Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TV Remote at none against TV Remote:Universal Control's 3. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 1). TV Remote:Universal Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, 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. TV Remote:Universal Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote:Universal Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Remote:Universal Control weekly. Both last shipped on November 15, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
TV Remote versus TV Remote:Universal Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteTV Remote:Universal Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (23 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings23 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerabdessamad moukarrameOctopus Internet Technology Co., Limited

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TV Remote:Universal Control

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote:Universal Control free?
TV Remote:Universal Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or TV Remote:Universal Control?
TV Remote:Universal Control is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while TV Remote:Universal Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TV Remote or TV Remote:Universal Control have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote:Universal Control does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or TV Remote:Universal Control?
TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote:Universal Control weekly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 15, 2026 and TV Remote:Universal Control on November 15, 2026.

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