Virtual TV Remote vs TV Remote・Universal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Virtual TV Remote
Read full descriptionHide full description
Control your Roku TV directly from your iPhone. Virtual remote for your Smart TV. Automatically discovers Roku devices on your Wi-Fi network. No setup required. Full remote control including navigation, volume, playback, and quick launch for all your streaming apps.
TV Remote・Universal
Read full descriptionHide full description
Turn your phone into a universal TV remote. TV Remote・Universal controls your smart TV and streaming devices right from your phone no extra hardware, no setup headaches. Lost the remote, out of batteries, or just want everything in one place? Point, tap, done. Works with your TV Samsung • LG (webOS) • Android TV / Google TV • Roku • Sony • and other AirPlay- and DLNA-compatible devices. Keep your phone and TV on the same Wi‑Fi and the app finds your TV automatically or add it manually by IP address. Full navigation D‑pad with up, down, left, right, and OK Back, Home, and Menu Guide, Info, and Exit Color buttons (red, green, yellow, blue) Volume & channels Volume up, volume down, and mute Channel up and down Channel list and previous‑channel jump Number pad (0–9) and dash for direct channel entry Playback controls Play, pause, and stop Rewind and fast‑forward Record (on supported Samsung TVs) Type and search the easy way On‑screen keyboard type searches and logins from your phone instead of pecking at on‑screen letters Trackpad & mouse Swipe trackpad for smooth, gesture‑based navigation Free‑cursor mouse mode on LG webOS glide a pointer and tap to click Apps & inputs Launch your apps jump straight into them Switch inputs and sources (HDMI, TV, and beyond) Cast to the big screen Send your own photos and videos from your phone to your TV Power Power off Power on over Wi‑Fi with Wake‑on‑LAN Handy extras Quick tools like sleep timer, aspect ratio, captions/subtitles, ambient mode, and favorites (varies by TV brand) Satisfying haptic feedback on every press Clean, fast, one‑handed dark design Private by design No account. No ads. No tracking. The app talks to your TV over your local network and keeps your connections on your device. By downloading or using TV Remote・Universal, you agree to our Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.viberzlabllc.com/remotecontrol/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.viberzlabllc.com/remotecontrol/privacy-policy Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ TV Remote・Universal is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Samsung, LG, Google, Roku, Sony. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Questions or feedback? contact@viberzlabllc.com
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual TV Remote at none against TV Remote・Universal's 3. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. TV Remote・Universal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Virtual TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Virtual TV Remote | TV Remote・Universal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sahaj Saini | Viberzlab LLC |
In-app purchases
Virtual TV Remote
No in-app purchases
TV Remote・Universal
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Yearly Subscription$34.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$44.99
Questions
Is Virtual TV Remote free?
Is TV Remote・Universal free?
Do Virtual TV Remote or TV Remote・Universal have ads?
Other comparisons















