TV Remote Universal Control * vs Clicker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TV Remote Universal Control *
Transform your phone into a versatile TV remote. Control smart TVs, launch channels quickly, and cast media from your device to the big screen. Offers screen mirroring and phone keyboard input for enhanced convenience.
- Universal TV remote control
- Quick channel access
- Photo & video casting
- YouTube to TV
- Screen mirroring
- Phone keyboard input
- Touchpad navigation
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Turn your iPhone into the TV Remote Universal Control you actually want to use. TV Remote Universal Control helps you control your smart TV, open channels faster, mirror and cast content from your phone to the big screen. Whether your physical remote is missing, the batteries are dead, or you just want a quicker way to control your entertainment, everything you need is right on your phone. KEY FEATURES ● Universal TV Remote Control Control the essentials without reaching for a physical remote. Use the D-pad, power, volume, channel, playback, and navigation controls from one clean interface. ● Quick Channel Access Launch channels faster and get to the entertainment you want with fewer taps. ● Photo & Video Cast Cast photos and videos from your phone to your TV for easier sharing on a larger screen. ● YouTube to TV Open and enjoy YouTube content on the big screen more easily. ● Screen Mirroring Mirror content from your phone to your smart TV when you want a bigger viewing experience. ● Phone Keyboard Input Type on your phone instead of clicking through letters on a TV screen one by one. ● Touchpad Navigation Swipe, scroll, and select with smooth touch controls on supported devices. ● Fast Wi-Fi Setup Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi, open the app, and start controlling in seconds. WHY PEOPLE USE TV REMOTE UNIVERSAL CONTROL • Replace a lost or broken TV remote • Control TV playback and navigation from your phone • Launch channels quickly • Cast photos, videos, and YouTube to TV • Mirror personal content to the big screen • Search faster with phone keyboard input SUPPORTED TV PLATFORMS Works with major smart TV platforms and compatible devices, including: - Roku - Samsung Tizen - LG WebOS - Fire TV / Firestick - Sony - Vizio - Hisense - Chromecast - DLNA-compatible devices HOW UNIVERSAL REMOTE WORKS 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi 2. Open the TV Remote Universal Control app and find your device 3. Connect and start controlling or casting TV Remote Universal Control is designed to make everyday TV control simpler, faster, and more convenient. Use the built-in remote to power your TV on or off, adjust volume, change channels, navigate menus, and control playback. Open your favorite apps faster with Channel shortcuts, then cast photos, videos, and YouTube from your phone when you want to enjoy content on the big screen. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled 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. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV brand or streaming platform mentioned in the description. Terms of Use: https://www.thetasoftware.uk/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.thetasoftware.uk/privacy
Clicker
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Clicker turns your iPhone into the remote your television came with. Most remote apps promise every TV ever made, then hand you the same six buttons for all of them. Clicker does the opposite. It supports three brands - LG, Samsung and Roku - and builds a proper remote for each one, so the keys on your screen match the keys on the handset you lost. IT FINDS YOUR TV BY ITSELF Open Clicker on the same Wi-Fi as your television and it shows up in the list. There is no infrared blaster to aim, no four-digit code to hunt down, no cable, and no account to create. If your network is unusual you can still type the IP address in by hand. A REMOTE PER BRAND, NOT ONE FOR ALL LG (webOS) - the disc pad plus the Magic pointer. Drag anywhere on the glass and the cursor moves on screen, exactly like the wand that came in the box. Samsung (Tizen) - the full key layout, a real HDMI input picker, and the set's true volume level read back to your phone instead of guessed. Roku - every key on the purple handset, including the ones people actually use: instant replay, options, and the channel shortcuts along the bottom. TYPE INSTEAD OF PECKING Hunting for a show one letter at a time with a d-pad is miserable. Tap the keyboard button and type on your phone; the words land in the television's own search box. Or hold the microphone and just say it. APPS, CASTING AND HDMI Jump straight into anything installed on the television in a single tap. Send photos, video and music from your phone to the big screen. Switch between HDMI inputs without digging through the TV's own menus. THE PARTS YOU KEEP USING Scenes - record a sequence once (TV on, HDMI 2, volume 14) and replay it with one tap on your way to the sofa. Widgets - the d-pad and volume on your Home Screen, power on your Lock Screen, so most days you never open the app at all. Sleep timer - set the television to switch itself off. Themes - recolour the whole app if the default violet is not for you. A CLEAN REMOTE A remote covered in banner ads is not a remote, so the remote screen carries none. The core remote is free to use. Clicker Pro unlocks the pointer, casting, scenes and widgets, with a free trial to try everything first. BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD Clicker works over your home Wi-Fi, so your phone and the television have to be on the same network. Very old sets that predate network control will not respond. If yours is one of them, you can request a refund through Apple at reportaproblem.apple.com, and please tell us the model. We read every message. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Clicker Pro is available as weekly, monthly and yearly auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/clickertvremoteapp/termofuse Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/clickertvremoteapp/privacypolicy Clicker is an independent app. It is not made by, endorsed by or affiliated with LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics or Roku, Inc. All trademarks belong to their respective owners; brand names appear only to state which televisions this app can control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clicker at none against TV Remote Universal Control *'s 3. TV Remote Universal Control *'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. TV Remote Universal Control * sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Clicker asks for nothing beyond the download.
TV Remote Universal Control * ships an update every 2 weeks, Clicker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TV Remote Universal Control * | Clicker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (51 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 51 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THETA SOFTWARE LIMITED | Trinh Dinh Minh |
In-app purchases
TV Remote Universal Control *
- Universal Remote Weekly Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Universal Remote Annual Plan$29.991 Year
- Universal Remote Lifetime$29.99
Clicker
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TV Remote Universal Control * free?
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