Comparison

TV Remote vs My TV Remote Control Universal

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Open your favorite apps directly from your phone • POWER CONTROL Turn your TV on/off (Wake-on-LAN supported) STOP USING OUTDATED REMOTES.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

My TV Remote Control Universal

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a smart TV remote. Easily control playback, volume, and navigation on supported smart TVs over Wi-Fi. Cast photos and videos from your device for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Playback and volume control
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Save favorite TVs
  • Quick setup
Features
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Lost the TV remote again? Turn your iPhone or iPad into a convenient remote for a compatible smart TV or streaming device. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network, choose a discovered device, and control it from your screen. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Control volume, channels, playback, power, and TV menus where supported • Browse with a responsive touchpad and familiar remote buttons • Use your phone's keyboard for text entry on supported devices and apps • Open available TV apps without hunting through menus • Cast photos and videos from your device to a compatible TV • Save your TVs for quicker reconnection • Enjoy a clear layout designed for iPhone and iPad Whether your remote is missing, out of batteries, or across the room, the app helps you get back to watching. It discovers compatible devices on your local network and guides you through any pairing steps your TV requires. Compatibility and available controls depend on the TV or streaming device, its model, and network settings. Your iPhone or iPad and TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. This app does not control infrared-only TVs. Some features require a Premium subscription. Subscription prices and any trial terms are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. This is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by TV and streaming device manufacturers. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://softlian.net/privacy/remote_control/

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
My TV Remote Control Universal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.5 against My TV Remote Control Universal's 3.7. TV Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (23 vs 3). My TV Remote Control Universal's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. My TV Remote Control Universal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 23 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, My TV Remote Control Universal every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TV Remote versus My TV Remote Control Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteMy TV Remote Control Universal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (23 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB373 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerabdessamad moukarrameMehmet Ege Duzkaya

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

My TV Remote Control Universal

Subscriptions2
  • Remote Control Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Remote Control Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remote Control Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My TV Remote Control Universal free?
My TV Remote Control Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or My TV Remote Control Universal?
TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while My TV Remote Control Universal averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do TV Remote or My TV Remote Control Universal have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; My TV Remote Control Universal does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or My TV Remote Control Universal?
TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and My TV Remote Control Universal every 6 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 5, 2026 and My TV Remote Control Universal on October 31, 2026.

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