Virtual TV Remote vs Unimote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Virtual TV Remote
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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.
Unimote
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote for your Smart TV ā fast, private, and completely free. Unimote connects to your TV over your local Wi-Fi network, so every button responds instantly. No account, no ads, no tracking, and no data ever leaves your device. WORKS WITH YOUR TV ⢠Automatically finds compatible Smart TVs and streaming boxes on your Wi-Fi ⢠Simple first-time pairing ā just confirm on the TV ⢠Reconnects to your saved TVs the moment you open the app EVERYTHING YOU NEED ⢠Big, thumb-friendly D-pad with a bright OK button ⢠Volume and channel rockers with long-press repeat ⢠Touchpad mode for smooth cursor control ⢠Type with your keyboard ā send text straight to the TV ⢠Number pad, media keys, colour keys, and shortcuts ⢠One-tap shortcuts to your favourite streaming apps BUILT FOR SPEED ⢠Instant haptic + visual feedback on every press ⢠Optimistic controls hide network delay ā never feels laggy ⢠Designed one-handed, with the important buttons in reach RIGHT FROM YOUR PHONE ⢠Home Screen widget for volume, mute, and power ⢠Control Center & Lock Screen controls (no need to open the app) ⢠Siri & Shortcuts support PRIVATE BY DESIGN ⢠No accounts, no ads, no analytics, no tracking ⢠Everything stays on your local network ⢠Pairing keys are stored securely on your device only FREE, FOREVER ⢠Every feature is free. No paywalls, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases. Available in 20 languages. Made by Protean Studios. Privacy Policy: https://proteanstudios.com/unimote/privacy-policy Support: contact@proteanstudios.com
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Verdict
Virtual TV Remote and Unimote are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Virtual TV Remote | Unimote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sahaj Saini | PROTEAN STUDIOS COMPANY LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Virtual TV Remote
No in-app purchases
Unimote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Virtual TV Remote free?
Is Unimote free?
Do Virtual TV Remote or Unimote have ads?
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