Comparison

TV Remote vs Universal TV Remote 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

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your favorite apps directly from your phone • POWER CONTROL Turn your TV on/off (Wake-on-LAN supported) STOP USING OUTDATED REMOTES.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

Universal TV Remote Control‧

Features
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The remote that actually connects. Turn your iPhone into a universal remote for every smart TV — Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, Fire TV, Android TV, Vizio, Hisense, Panasonic, Philips, TCL and more. It connects in seconds and never interrupts you with ads. WORKS WITH EVERY TV • Samsung • Roku • LG (webOS and older models) • Sony • Fire TV • Android TV & Google TV • Vizio SmartCast • Hisense • Panasonic • Philips • TCL CONNECTS IN SECONDS Your iPhone and TV just need the same Wi-Fi network. The app finds your TV automatically — no codes to type, no complicated setup. Fast, reliable pairing is the one thing most remote apps get wrong; it is the thing we obsessed over. FULL REMOTE Power, D-pad, OK, back, home, volume, mute, channels, number pad, media keys and input switching — everything your physical remote does, in a beautiful dark design that feels like a real remote. TYPE & SWIPE Searching with a TV remote is painful. Use your iPhone keyboard to type instantly, or glide on the touchpad to navigate menus faster than any D-pad. LAUNCH APPS INSTANTLY Jump straight into Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and the rest of your TV's apps with one tap. CAST TO THE BIG SCREEN Send photos and videos from your iPhone straight to your TV. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Control your TV from the Home Screen without even opening the app. CLEAN & CALM No ad walls between you and your TV. No interruptions mid-press. Just a fast, quiet, beautifully crafted remote. PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium to unlock everything. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. GOOD TO KNOW • Your TV and iPhone must be on the same Wi-Fi network. • Works with smart TVs; IR-only TVs are not supported (iPhone has no IR hardware). • This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roku, Samsung, LG, Amazon, Sony, Philips, Vizio, Panasonic, Google, TCL, Hisense or any other TV brand. All brand names are used solely to describe compatibility. Privacy Policy: https://dmfinity.com/remote-control/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://dmfinity.com/remote-control/terms-of-use Support: https://dmfinity.com/contact-us/

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control‧4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TV Remote at none against Universal TV Remote Control‧'s 3. TV Remote also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Universal TV Remote Control‧'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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 TV Remote Control‧ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control‧ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
TV Remote versus Universal TV Remote Control‧: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteUniversal TV Remote Control‧
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerabdessamad moukarrameDMFINITY TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control‧

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$3.497 Days
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$44.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal TV Remote Control‧ free?
Universal TV Remote Control‧ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote or Universal TV Remote Control‧ have ads?
Both TV Remote and Universal TV Remote Control‧ show ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Universal TV Remote Control‧?
TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal TV Remote Control‧ every 3 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 11, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control‧ on September 23, 2026.

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