Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl vs WebOS TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl
Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for compatible smart TVs and streaming devices. Control navigation, media, volume, and apps over Wi-Fi. Offers premium features like voice control and media casting.
- Universal remote control for smart TVs
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Navigation, media, and volume control
- App quick launcher
- Touchpad and keyboard input
- Voice control (premium)
- Media casting (premium)
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Lost your physical TV remote? Universal Smart TV Remote App turns your iPhone into a fast, convenient remote control for all compatible Smart TVs and streaming devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Connect to supported devices instantly, complete the secure on-screen pairing process, and take total control over navigation, media playback, volume levels, power adjustments, and input switching directly from your phone. Features Instant Setup: Seamless local network auto-discovery and high-speed device pairing. Full Remote Suite: Responsive navigation pad, volume, channel, and power controls. Touchpad and Keyboard: Smooth swipe cursor scrolling and fast text input for search queries. Quick Launcher: Instant access to open installed TV apps directly from your phone screen. Minimalist Design: Clean, modern interface layout with full native Dark Mode support. Flexible Access: Premium features available via auto-renewable subscriptions or a one-time lifetime purchase. Supported Platforms Compatible with a massive matrix of popular Smart TV ecosystems and streaming hardware devices connected to your local network, including: Samsung Smart TVs (Tizen OS) LG webOS TVs Roku TV and Streaming Players Android TV and Google TV devices (Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips) Amazon Fire TV and Fire OS Displays Vizio SmartCast Televisions and more Voice Control (Premium) Command your entertainment hands-free. Execute fast voice commands for supported structural actions such as menu navigation, quick volume adjustment, and launching compatible streaming applications on supported devices. Cast Studio (Premium) Bring your media to the big screen. Cast local photos and high-definition video collections directly from your iPhone camera roll to supported displays, and open compatible streaming links effortlessly. Privacy and Network Transmissions This utility strictly uses your iOS local network permission protocols to securely discover, handshake, and communicate with compatible television hardware operating on the same local Wi-Fi router. Your local data never leaves your device. Subscription Information Universal Smart TV Remote App offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions (Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly Premium) alongside a Lifetime Purchase Option that unlocks Voice Control, Cast Studio, and all future feature releases. Subscriptions are billed directly to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the window closes. You can easily manage, review, or cancel your active subscriptions anytime by navigating to your iPhone Settings, then Apple ID, then Subscriptions. Pricing tiers and terms are displayed clearly inside the application prior to purchase. Legal Disclaimer This application is an independent third-party utility and is not officially affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku, Google, Amazon, Vizio, or any other consumer electronics manufacturer mentioned within this listing. All product names, logos, and trademarks belong entirely to their respective copyright owners. Compatibility structures and available operational features may vary depending on individual device model years, current television operating system updates, regional market variations, and specific manufacturer hardware limitations. Terms of Use (Standard Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
WebOS TV Remote
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The clean webOS TV remote. No ads. No account. No subscription — ever. One one-time purchase, and it's yours for good. Lost your remote? Batteries dead? Dog ate it? Your phone is now a full webOS remote — and this one won't show you an ad every time you press a button. Built for one thing only: replacing your webOS Smart Remote. No screen mirroring gimmicks, no "universal" bloat, no sign-ups, no weekly subscription traps. Just a fast, reliable remote that works. EVERYTHING A REMOTE SHOULD DO Power on and off — including turning your TV ON via Wake-on-LAN (most remote apps can't) Volume, mute, channels Full navigation: D-pad, OK, Back, Home, Exit Input switching — jump straight to HDMI, console, or streaming stick ONE-TAP POWER-ON, WITHOUT EVEN OPENING THE APP Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets — one tap and the TV wakes Control Center — add it next to your torch and camera Ask Siri to turn the TV on Works even when the TV is asleep in standby Widgets need iOS 17; the Control Center control needs iOS 18.2 Widgets, Control Center and Siri are part of the full version AND THE THINGS PLASTIC CAN'T Touchpad pointer — swipe like a Magic Remote cursor Type with your phone keyboard — no more spelling passwords with arrow keys One-tap app shortcuts: Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video and more Control multiple TVs and switch between them CONNECTS. STAYS CONNECTED. Works over Wi-Fi with webOS TVs (2014 and newer). Smart discovery finds your TV automatically — even ethernet-connected TVs that other apps can't see — with manual IP as backup. Pairs once, reconnects instantly. Haptic feedback on every press. ONE-TIME PURCHASE. NEVER A SUBSCRIPTION. Try the whole app free for 3 days — nothing held back. After that, the basics stay free forever: power, volume and mute inside the app. Your remote never dies on you. Everything else — touchpad, phone keyboard, app shortcuts, multiple TVs, and the widgets, Control Center control and Siri power-on — unlocks with one single purchase. Pay once, keep it for good. No renewals, no "pro" tier, no second payment, ever. No subscription. No ads. No account. No tracking. We don't want your email, and we can't see what you watch. COMPATIBILITY Smart TVs running webOS (2014 and newer). Phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. "Turn On Via Wi-Fi" must be enabled in TV settings for power-on. Not compatible with TVs made before 2014 or with other operating systems. Questions? appshelp@clixappsai.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WebOS TV Remote at none against Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and WebOS TV Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl ships an update every 10 days, WebOS TV Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl | WebOS TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ahmed Bilal Abbasi | SAI BABU DASARI |
In-app purchases
Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl
- Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$29.99
WebOS TV Remote
- Full Remote Unlock$2.99
Questions
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