Comparison

TV Remote · Universal Cast vs TV Remote, Universal 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 · 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, Universal Control

Features
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Lost your plastic TV remote? Batteries dead? Or tired of juggling a different controller for every screen in your house? Turn your iPhone into the ultimate Universal TV Remote Control! Seamlessly navigate any Smart TV over Wi-Fi, and completely customize your remote’s interface to reflect your personal style. Designed specifically for one-handed couch navigation, this all-in-one controller replaces clunky plastic remotes with smooth iOS responsiveness. *ONE REMOTE FOR ALL SMART TVs Skip the complex setups. The app automatically detects and links to your television over your home Wi-Fi network in seconds. Fully compatible with major Tier-1 TV brands, including: • Roku TV (TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Element) • Samsung Smart TV (Tizen) • LG Smart TV (webOS) • Fire TV & Amazon Fire Stick • Sony TV, Philips TV • Vizio SmartCast *ACCESSIBLE & CUSTOM LAYOUTS Choose how you want to control your screen based on what you’re watching: • Traditional Buttons: Familiar, high-tactile layout for quick volume adjustments and channel surfing. • Fluid Touchpad: Swipe smoothly through dense streaming menus without ever looking down at your phone. • Numeric Keypad: Instantly punch in cable channels or system PIN codes. • Full Keyboard Input: No more painful letter-by-letter typing on your TV screen. Type passwords and search titles instantly using your iPhone keyboard. *INSTANT SHORTCUT CHANNELS Stop scrolling past dozens of menus just to open an app. Launch your favorite streaming networks directly from your iPhone screen with a single tap: • Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+, and more! *REINVENT YOUR REMOTE WITH PREMIUM STYLES Why settle for a boring black controller? Match your remote interface to your mood, your phone layout, or your interior decor: • Dynamic Remote Themes: Toggle between modern sleek, retro tactile, minimalist, or high-contrast neon controller plates. • Premium Backgrounds: Personalize your app’s workspace with beautiful dark-mode gradients, solid textures, or sleek abstract backdrops. *QUICK SETUP SETUP: 1. Connect your iPhone and your Smart TV to the exact same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open the app; it will automatically scan your local network. 3. Tap your TV brand from the list, confirm pairing on your TV screen if prompted, and enjoy clutter-free control! (Note: A local Wi-Fi connection is required for discovery and control. This app is not affiliated with Samsung, Roku, LG, Amazon, or any other television manufacturer trademark.) Premium Features: 3.99$ Weekly, 9.99$ Monthly, 49.99$ Yearly. Privacy Policy: https://universalalltvremote.blogspot.com/2026/05/privacy-policy.html Terms & Condition: https://universalalltvremote.blogspot.com/2026/05/terms-conditions.html EULA: https://universalalltvremote.blogspot.com/2026/05/end-user-license-agreement-eula-of-all.html

Screenshots

TV Remote · Universal Cast4 screens
TV Remote, Universal Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TV Remote, Universal Control at 15.6 against TV Remote · Universal Cast's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. TV Remote · Universal Cast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote, Universal Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TV Remote · Universal Cast versus TV Remote, Universal Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote · Universal CastTV Remote, Universal Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB57 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperAI Generated Inc.Brijesh Kanani

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
3 purchases

TV Remote, Universal Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote · Universal Cast free?
TV Remote · Universal Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote, Universal Control free?
TV Remote, Universal Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote · Universal Cast or TV Remote, Universal Control have ads?
Neither TV Remote · Universal Cast nor TV Remote, Universal Control shows ads.

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