Comparison

Xumo Remote vs Universal TV ‣ Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

Xumo Remote

Control your compatible Xumo TV using your smartphone. Manage power, volume, playback, and navigation. Search for content, access settings, and personalize your viewing experience with dedicated controls.

Highlights
  • Power on/off
  • Volume control
  • Playback controls
  • Navigation pad
  • Number pad
  • Keyboard for search
  • Quick Access menu
Features
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Note: This app works with Xumo Stream Box and select Xumo TVs. Some Xumo TVs use the Xumo TV app for remote control from a mobile device. To learn which app your Xumo TV is compatible with, visit support.xumo.com/hc/en-us/articles/22609794389012-Control-your-TV-with-the-Xumo-TV-app. Download the Xumo TV app here: apps.apple.com/us/app/xumo-tv/id1575377158. Meet the app that makes it even easier to control your Xumo TV and Xumo Stream Box — by letting you use your phone as your remote. No need to tear your house apart searching for lost remotes, run around looking for batteries or even put down your phone. Control your Xumo devices with the Xumo Remote app. There’s so much you can do with the Xumo Remote app. Access all your essential controls for streaming: Power your Xumo device on and off. Play or pause whatever you’re watching. Explore your Xumo device with the navigation pad. Select items with the OK button. Return to the previous screen with the Back button. Return to the home screen anytime with the Home button. Jump to specific channels or type in PINs with the number pad. Control the volume level (for Xumo TVs only). Find, categorize and personalize content faster with dedicated controls: Open a keyboard on your Xumo device to search for your next watch. Open the Quick Access menu to access quick settings and search. Open the Settings menu. Add content to My List with the Add button. The Xumo Remote app is made accessible, with you in mind: Screen reader supported Bold text High contrast Dynamic text sizing Light and dark mode responsive How to set up the Xumo Remote app: Download and open the app. Make sure your phone or tablet is connected to the same WiFi network as your Xumo device. Select your Xumo device from the list of available devices. The app will connect automatically. Start exploring with your Xumo Remote app.

About

Universal TV ‣ Remote Control

Transform your phone into a universal TV remote without needing extra hardware. Control power, volume, navigation, and even cast content to your TV over WiFi. Compatible with most smart TVs and streaming devices.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Screen mirroring
  • Wireless casting
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Keyboard input
  • Switch between multiple TVs
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a universal TV remote — no extra hardware required. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT Misplaced remotes, dead batteries, juggling three controllers for one movie night — that's over. This app connects to your TV over your existing WiFi network and puts every function right on your phone: power, volume, navigation, app switching, and more. It works with virtually every smart TV and streaming device sold today. FEATURES • One-tap power, volume, and mute control • Full D-pad navigation for menus, apps, and streaming interfaces • Keyboard input for fast text search, sign-in, and messaging • Screen mirroring — project your iPhone screen to your TV • Cast to TV — stream photos and videos wirelessly • Works over WiFi and your local network — no Bluetooth required • Switch between multiple TVs from one app • Channel number pad and input source switcher • No extra hardware, no IR blaster needed WORKS WITH Samsung · LG · Roku TV and players · Fire TV · Firestick · Sony Bravia · Vizio SmartCast · TCL · Hisense · Philips · Android TV · Google TV · Chromecast · Apple TV · Panasonic · Sharp · and more HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app — it scans your WiFi network automatically 2. Tap your TV or streaming device from the list 3. Start controlling — ready in under a minute SUBSCRIPTION & PRIVACY Full access to all features requires an auto-renewing subscription. New users start with a 3-day free trial — every feature unlocked, free for 3 days. After the trial, your subscription renews automatically at the price shown in the app, unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Your plan and price are always displayed before you confirm any purchase. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Your data stays private. We do not sell or share your device information or usage data with third parties. Privacy Policy: https://heyapps.co/tv_remote/privacy Terms of Use: https://heyapps.co/tv_remote/terms Support: https://heyapps.co/tv_remote/support Download now and never hunt for a remote again.

Screenshots

Xumo Remote4 screens
Universal TV ‣ Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Xumo Remote at 100% against Universal TV ‣ Remote Control's 0%. Xumo Remote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Universal TV ‣ Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (110 vs 16). On price and ads 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. Universal TV ‣ Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Xumo Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Xumo Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV ‣ Remote Control has 110 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Xumo Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal TV ‣ Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xumo Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, Universal TV ‣ Remote Control every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Xumo Remote versus Universal TV ‣ Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXumo RemoteUniversal TV ‣ Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16 ratings) — better4.2 (110 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16110 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXUMO Services LLCHey Apps

Customer experience

Xumo Remote

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Universal TV ‣ Remote Control

All ratings110 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.9%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Xumo Remote

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal TV ‣ Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Pro1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Xumo Remote free?
Xumo Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal TV ‣ Remote Control free?
Universal TV ‣ Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xumo Remote or Universal TV ‣ Remote Control?
Xumo Remote is rated higher. Xumo Remote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Universal TV ‣ Remote Control averages 4.2 from 110 ratings.
Do Xumo Remote or Universal TV ‣ Remote Control have ads?
Neither Xumo Remote nor Universal TV ‣ Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xumo Remote or Universal TV ‣ Remote Control?
Xumo Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Universal TV ‣ Remote Control every 5 days. Most recently, Xumo Remote was updated on October 6, 2026 and Universal TV ‣ Remote Control on October 20, 2026.

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