Comparison

TV Remote · Universal Cast vs TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote · Universal Cast

Control your smart TV with your iPhone. This app offers a touchpad, keyboard, app launcher, and casting features over WiFi. It supports a wide range of TV brands and models from 2014 onwards.

Highlights
  • Universal TV control
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Real keyboard input
  • App launcher
  • Photo and video casting
  • Home screen widget
  • Apple Watch companion
Features
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Replace every TV remote with your iPhone. One app for Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, TCL, Hisense, Vizio, Panasonic, Sharp, and most Smart TVs from 2014 onwards. Touchpad. Real keyboard. App launcher. Photo and video cast. All over WiFi. No extra hardware. AUTO-DETECT YOUR TV Your TV appears the moment you open the app — no manual pairing, no IR remote, no Bluetooth. As long as your iPhone is on the same WiFi as your TV, you are one tap away from controlling it. TOUCHPAD WORTH ITS NAME Swipe to navigate menus, apps, and content with precision. The full-screen touchpad gives you laptop-trackpad responsiveness for browsing streaming apps and scrolling through content. No more hammering arrow keys. TYPE WITH A REAL KEYBOARD Stop hunting one letter at a time. Open the keyboard, type at full speed. Search for shows, enter WiFi passwords, paste URLs. Everything is faster. APP LAUNCHER Browse and launch streaming apps directly from your phone. Open any app with one tap, navigate inside it with the touchpad, and search with the keyboard. Bypass the TV home screen entirely. CAST PHOTOS AND VIDEOS Send your photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad straight to the big screen over WiFi. Vacation albums, family videos, slideshows — all wirelessly. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Power, volume, and navigation right on your iPhone or iPad home screen. Control your TV without opening the app. APPLE WATCH COMPANION Volume, play and pause, skip tracks, power on or off — all from your wrist. No need to reach for your phone. BUILT FOR YOUR LIVING ROOM ◉ Large buttons designed for one-handed use ◉ Dark mode for dim rooms ◉ Haptic feedback on every press ◉ Power, volume, channel, and media controls ◉ D-pad, touchpad, and keyboard modes ◉ Reconnects automatically when your phone wakes COMPATIBILITY Works with most WiFi-enabled Smart TVs from 2014 onwards. Direct support for Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Sony Bravia, Roku, Vizio SmartCast, Hisense VIDAA, Panasonic Viera, Philips JointSpace, Sharp, Toshiba, and Google TV (which also covers many TCL, Hisense, and Philips models). The app detects your TV and shows the right controls for your model. TRY BEFORE YOU SUBSCRIBE Download and connect instantly. Basic controls are free so you can verify compatibility with your TV. Premium unlocks the touchpad, keyboard, app launcher, photo and video cast, and unlimited devices. PRIVACY All communication stays on your local WiFi network. We do not track your viewing habits or sell your data. SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING TV Remote Plus unlocks all premium features. Choose a plan: • TV Remote Plus Weekly — $6.99 / week, auto-renewing First week $0.99 for new subscribers • TV Remote Plus Yearly — $44.99 / year, auto-renewing One-time purchase, never expires: • TV Remote Plus Lifetime — $99.99 (one-time, no recurring charges) Prices may vary by region. • Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Renewal is charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the same price. • Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://universaltv.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://universaltv.app/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any TV manufacturer. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About

TV Remote

Control your TV and air conditioner with your iPhone. Cast local media to your TV and manage playback. Offers advanced features and ad removal with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Air conditioner remote
  • Local media casting
  • Voice search
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Appearance customization
Features
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TV Remote Control - Pilo brings TV remote controls, air conditioner controls, and local media casting together on your iPhone. Connect compatible devices and your iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network to get started. TV REMOTE • Swipe the touch pad to move and tap for OK, or use the arrow keys on its edge. • Adjust volume, change channels, and control media playback. • Enter text and use voice search on supported devices. • Switch inputs and open your TV's menu and settings on supported devices. • Switch between your TV and air conditioner remotes in one tap. • Choose a Dark, Light, or Auto appearance. AIR CONDITIONER REMOTE • Connect to compatible Wi-Fi air conditioners. • Turn your air conditioner on or off. • With Premium, adjust temperature, operating mode, and fan speed, and use vertical and horizontal swing, Sleep, Eco, and Turbo where supported. CAST TO YOUR TV • Cast local photos, videos, and music to compatible TVs. • Cast a single item for free. • Unlock multiple-item casting, playback queues, and photo slideshow controls with Premium. PREMIUM Choose a yearly subscription or a lifetime purchase to unlock advanced AC controls, remove ads, and access Premium casting features. A free trial may be available for eligible yearly subscribers. Available offers, trial duration, and pricing are shown in the app before purchase. The yearly subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. If a free trial is offered, it converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. The lifetime option is a one-time purchase and does not renew automatically. COMPATIBILITY Device support and available controls vary by brand, model, firmware, and network configuration. Some devices require pairing or additional setup. Air conditioner control requires a supported Wi-Fi model; this app does not turn your iPhone into an infrared remote. Media casting depends on the receiving device and supported media formats. Privacy Policy: https://pubwave-live.web.app/pilo-tv-remote/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://pubwave-live.web.app/pilo-tv-remote/terms-of-use

Screenshots

TV Remote · Universal Cast4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote · Universal Cast at 4.7 against TV Remote's 4.0. TV Remote · Universal Cast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). TV Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Cast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote · Universal Cast holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote · Universal Cast has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote · Universal Cast ships an update every 5 days, TV Remote every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
TV Remote · Universal Cast versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote · Universal CastTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAI Generated Inc.金春 张

Customer experience

TV Remote · Universal Cast

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral15.4%
Negative0.0%

TV Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

TV Remote · Universal Cast

Subscriptions9
  • TV Remote Plus Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • TV Remote Plus Weekly$4.997 Days
  • TV Remote Plus Weekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • TV Remote Plus Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • TV Remote Plus Yearly Saver$29.991 Year
  • TV Remote Plus Monthly$34.991 Month
  • TV Remote Plus Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • TV Remote Plus Yearly$44.991 Year
  • TV Remote Plus Yearly$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • TV Remote Plus Lifetime$99.99
2 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is TV Remote · Universal Cast free?
TV Remote · Universal Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote · Universal Cast or TV Remote?
TV Remote · Universal Cast is rated higher. TV Remote · Universal Cast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TV Remote · Universal Cast or TV Remote have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote · Universal Cast does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote · Universal Cast or TV Remote?
TV Remote · Universal Cast ships an update every 5 days, and TV Remote every 3 days. Most recently, TV Remote · Universal Cast was updated on November 9, 2026 and TV Remote on November 9, 2026.

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