TV Remote vs Universal Remote TV control*
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TV Remote
Transform your iPhone into a universal smart remote for compatible TVs and streaming devices. Connect wirelessly over WiFi to easily adjust volume, navigate menus, and control playback without any extra hardware.
- Universal smart remote
- Automatic device discovery
- Touchpad and button controls
- Voice search support
- Customizable remote layouts
- Fast wireless connection
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Remote TV turns your iPhone into a smart universal remote control for compatible TVs and streaming devices. Connect instantly over WiFi and control your entertainment experience with ease — no extra hardware required. UNIVERSAL SMART REMOTE Remote TV automatically discovers compatible devices on your local network and connects in seconds. Adjust volume, navigate menus, control playback, and manage your viewing experience directly from your phone. FEATURES • Automatic device discovery • Touchpad and button controls • Voice search support on compatible devices • Quick volume and playback control • Customizable remote layouts • Fast wireless connection over WiFi • Simple and intuitive interface EASY SETUP Connect your mobile device and smart TV to the same WiFi network to begin controlling supported devices instantly. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER Remote TV is an independent third-party application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any device manufacturer. Compatibility may vary depending on device model, software version, and network configuration. CONTACT US Email: tvremote@yeah.net Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/ai-tvremote-privacy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/tvremote-termsofuse
Universal Remote TV control*
Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote with keyboard and touchpad controls. Easily cast videos and photos to your smart TV, and enjoy seamless one-tap connection. Perfect for managing your entertainment experience.
- Universal TV remote control
- Keyboard for search and passwords
- Touchpad navigation
- Video and photo casting
- One-tap Wi-Fi connection
- Auto-slideshow for photos
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Lost your remote? Turn your iPhone into a universal TV remote. • Wide compatibility: Supports major smart TVs and streaming boxes – no pairing headaches • Keyboard input: Type to search shows and enter passwords, 10x faster than traditional remotes • Touchpad control: Swipe to browse, tap to confirm – as smooth as a mouse • One‑tap connection: Auto‑discovers your TV on the same Wi‑Fi, pairs in seconds – no complex setup • Video casting control: Cast phone videos to the big screen, remotely scrub the timeline, adjust volume, pause/play • Photo slideshow: Cast multiple photos at once with auto‑slideshow, perfect for family gatherings Download now and make your phone the perfect TV companion. 隐私政策：http://mingluehw.com/website-cfg/policy 用户协议：http://mingluehw.com/website-cfg/service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote TV control* at 4.9 against TV Remote's 3.9. On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote TV control* sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Universal Remote TV control* holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 13 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TV Remote | Universal Remote TV control* |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (14 ratings) | 4.9 (13 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 文慧 李 | MLKJ |
Customer experience
TV Remote
Universal Remote TV control*
In-app purchases
TV Remote
- Universal TV 1 Week Pro7 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Universal TV 1 Week Pro3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Universal TV 1 Week Pro7 Days trial$19.997 Days
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- Universal TV 1 Week Pro3 Days trial$19.997 Days
- Universal TV 1 Week Pro$34.991 Year
Universal Remote TV control*
- Start free trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Use immediately7 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Use immediately$29.991 Year
Questions
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