TV Remote:Universal Control vs Find Lost Devices
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TV Remote:Universal Control
Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Easily control playback, navigate menus with a touchpad, and access all original remote functions. Upgrade for app control and screen mirroring.
- Universal brand support
- Easy Wi-Fi setup
- Responsive touchpad navigation
- Full playback controls
- App control and screen mirroring (premium)
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Stop looking under the sofa cushions for your lost remote. TV Remote: Universal Control transforms your iPhone into a powerful and reliable remote for all your home entertainment devices. Whether you need to control a Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Fire TV, or other Smart TV brands, our app provides a stable connection and a user-friendly interface to manage your viewing experience effortlessly. Core Features Universal Brand Support Compatible with almost all major Smart TV brands including Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Roku, Fire TV, Hisense, and TCL. Easy Setup No manual configuration required. As long as your iPhone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, the app will automatically detect your TV for instant pairing. Responsive Touchpad Ditch the clunky arrow buttons. Use the large, smooth touchpad to navigate through menus and apps with gestures and swipes. Full Playback Control Manage volume, switch channels, mute, and power your TV on or off with high-performance buttons designed for one-handed use. Premium Features Upgrade to Premium to unlock the full potential of your Smart TV: Full Remote Operations: Access every single button and advanced function available on your original remote. TV App Control: Launch and switch between your favorite streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Disney Plus directly from your phone. Screen Casting and Mirroring: Share photos, videos, and your entire phone screen on the TV with high definition and low latency. Subscription Information Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user Account Settings on the device after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/rcontrol-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/rcontrol-terms-of-use
Find Lost Devices
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Missing an earbud? Misplaced your watch or stylus? Find Lost Devices helps you search for compatible nearby devices with signal clues and live radar guidance. Scan your surroundings, select a detected device and move around to see how its signal changes. Follow stronger signals to help narrow your search. • Discover compatible earbuds, headphones, watches, styluses and other nearby devices. • Use live radar and signal trends to guide your search. • Save devices with recognizable names and review their signal history. • With location permission, see where your phone last detected a device. • Enable loss alerts and configure safe zones for compatible devices. Basic scanning previews are available without a subscription. Live radar and loss protection require a subscription. Compatibility varies by device and model. Devices must be powered on, nearby and broadcasting a Bluetooth Low Energy signal accessible to iOS. Powered-off devices and devices that are not broadcasting cannot be located directly. Ordinary keys, wallets and bags require a compatible tracker. Signal guidance is approximate. Saved locations show where your phone detected a device, not its current location. The app does not connect to Apple's Find My network or provide remote tracking. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled before renewal. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Available plans, prices and any trial eligibility are shown before purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TV Remote:Universal Control at 15.0 against Find Lost Devices'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
Both are free to download. TV Remote:Universal Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Find Lost Devices sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | TV Remote:Universal Control | Find Lost Devices |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Octopus Internet Technology Co., Limited | Youqing Lu |
In-app purchases
TV Remote:Universal Control
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
- Annual Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
Find Lost Devices
- Weekly Premium7 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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