TV Remote · Universal Cast vs HeadsQuarter Access
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TV Remote · Universal Cast
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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 — $3.99 / week, auto-renewing • TV Remote Plus Monthly — $9.99 / month, auto-renewing • TV Remote Plus Yearly — $79.99 / year, auto-renewing One-time purchase, never expires: • TV Remote Plus Lifetime — $99.99 (one-time, no recurring charges) Prices may vary by region. All auto-renewing subscriptions include a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime before the trial ends in your Account Settings to avoid being charged. • 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.
HeadsQuarter Access
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HeadsQuarter Door App gives HeadsQuarter members instant access to all secured doors and spaces — no key cards, no waiting. Point your camera at any door QR code, and the door opens in seconds. Features -One-tap door access via QR scan -Works on all HeadsQuarter locations *HeadsQuarter Door App is exclusively for active HeadsQuarter members. Access is managed by your membership plan.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeadsQuarter Access at none against TV Remote · Universal Cast's 7. TV Remote · Universal Cast's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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 Cast sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. HeadsQuarter Access asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | TV Remote · Universal Cast | HeadsQuarter Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AI Generated Inc. | Workspace Management AG |
In-app purchases
TV Remote · Universal Cast
- TV Remote Plus Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- TV Remote Plus Weekly$4.997 Days
- TV Remote Plus Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
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- TV Remote Plus Monthly$34.991 Month
- TV Remote Plus Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- TV Remote Plus Yearly$79.991 Year
- TV Remote Plus Lifetime$99.99
HeadsQuarter Access
No in-app purchases
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