Comparison

Simple TV Remote vs Unimote

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

Head to head
About

Simple TV Remote

Features
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Remote for Samsung TV gives you a simple iPhone remote for compatible Samsung Smart TVs on your home Wi-Fi. ā–  Quick Setup • Find compatible TVs on your local network • Pair with the TV approval prompt when required • Save one TV for a focused, reliable remote experience ā–  Everyday Controls • Navigate with up, down, left, right, and OK • Use Home, Back, Play/Pause, volume, and channel controls • Open numeric and color key controls when you need them ā–  Home Screen Widget • Change the volume and play or pause without opening the app • Jump straight into the full remote from the widget • Available in small and medium sizes, in light and dark ā–  Easy Reconnect • Reconnect to your saved TV when you reopen the app • See clear connection status without clutter • Forget the saved TV anytime from settings ā–  Built For The Living Room • Designed for iPhone • Works over the same Wi-Fi network as your TV • Free to use, with no ads, subscriptions, or paywalls Remote for Samsung TV is designed for compatible Samsung Smart TVs. Your iPhone and TV must be connected to the same local network. Some TV features and power behavior may vary by model.

About

Unimote

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote for your Smart TV — fast, private, and completely free. Unimote connects to your TV over your local Wi-Fi network, so every button responds instantly. No account, no ads, no tracking, and no data ever leaves your device. WORKS WITH YOUR TV • Automatically finds compatible Smart TVs and streaming boxes on your Wi-Fi • Simple first-time pairing — just confirm on the TV • Reconnects to your saved TVs the moment you open the app EVERYTHING YOU NEED • Big, thumb-friendly D-pad with a bright OK button • Volume and channel rockers with long-press repeat • Touchpad mode for smooth cursor control • Type with your keyboard — send text straight to the TV • Number pad, media keys, colour keys, and shortcuts • One-tap shortcuts to your favourite streaming apps BUILT FOR SPEED • Instant haptic + visual feedback on every press • Optimistic controls hide network delay — never feels laggy • Designed one-handed, with the important buttons in reach RIGHT FROM YOUR PHONE • Home Screen widget for volume, mute, and power • Control Center & Lock Screen controls (no need to open the app) • Siri & Shortcuts support PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No accounts, no ads, no analytics, no tracking • Everything stays on your local network • Pairing keys are stored securely on your device only FREE, FOREVER • Every feature is free. No paywalls, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases. Available in 20 languages. Made by Protean Studios. Privacy Policy: https://proteanstudios.com/unimote/privacy-policy Support: contact@proteanstudios.com

Screenshots

Simple TV Remote4 screens
Unimote4 screens

Verdict

The call

Simple TV Remote and Unimote are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Simple TV Remote versus Unimote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple TV RemoteUnimote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMake Algo SLPROTEAN STUDIOS COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Simple TV Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Unimote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple TV Remote free?
Simple TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unimote free?
Unimote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple TV Remote or Unimote have ads?
Neither Simple TV Remote nor Unimote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple TV Remote or Unimote?
Simple TV Remote ships an update weekly, and Unimote weekly. Most recently, Simple TV Remote was updated on October 31, 2026 and Unimote on October 31, 2026.

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