Universal SmartTV RC vs RatelMesh
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Universal SmartTV RC
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Remote SmartTV turns your phone into a full-featured remote control for your Smart TV ā no IR blaster required, just Wi-Fi. SUPPORTED TVs ⢠Panasonic (Network Control) ⢠LG (webOS) ⢠Samsung (Tizen) ⢠Sony (Android TV / Google TV) ⢠Roku FEATURES ⢠One-tap connection ā auto-discovers TVs on your network ⢠Full D-pad navigation with key repeat for volume, channels, and playback ⢠Voice search ā hold the mic button and speak ⢠Quick-launch shortcuts for Netflix and YouTube ⢠TV keyboard ā type text and send directly to your TV ⢠LG touchpad ā pointer control for webOS ⢠App Lock ā protect with PIN, Face ID, or fingerprint ⢠Multiple TVs ā manage and switch between TVs easily PRIVACY All TV control happens locally on your Wi-Fi network. No account required. No TV data is stored on any server. REQUIREMENTS ⢠TV and phone must be on the same Wi-Fi network ⢠Smart TV network control must be enabled (see Settings on your TV) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
RatelMesh
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RatelMesh gives you a practical path back to your own network. Enroll with a one-time code from your RatelMesh administrator, connect directly to devices in your private mesh, or route internet traffic through an exit you control. The built-in Network Doctor checks the Coordinator, Relay, exit, WireGuard, MTU, DNS, IP routing, and media connectivity, then produces a redacted report you can review before sharing. RatelMesh keeps each device's private tunnel keys on that device. The service does not store your passwords, webpage content, or plaintext tunnel traffic. Temporary access and exit selection remain visible and under administrator or device-owner control. RatelMesh is for people and small teams that want the control of a self-managed network without maintaining every moving part themselves. A RatelMesh tenant and a one-time enrollment code are required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RatelMesh at none against Universal SmartTV RC's 2. RatelMesh also leads on ads (none vs shown). Universal SmartTV RC's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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
Both are free to download. Universal SmartTV RC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. RatelMesh asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Universal SmartTV RC | RatelMesh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 16.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nguyen Tue Lam | Future Alpha LLC |
In-app purchases
Universal SmartTV RC
- Remove Ads ā Yearly$4.991 Year
- Remove Ads ā Lifetime$9.99
RatelMesh
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Universal SmartTV RC free?
Is RatelMesh free?
Do Universal SmartTV RC or RatelMesh have ads?
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