Comparison

Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl vs Clicker

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

Head to head
About

Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl

Features
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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/

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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 phone 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. NO ADS ON THE REMOTE A remote covered in banner ads is not a remote. There are none here. The core remote is free to use. Clicker Pro unlocks the pointer, casting, scenes and widgets, with a free trial and a one-time lifetime option if you would rather not subscribe. 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, ask for a refund and tell us the model - we read every message. 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.

Screenshots

Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl4 screens
Clicker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clicker at none against Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl's 4. Clicker also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Clicker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl versus Clicker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Smart TV Remote CtrlClicker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmed Bilal AbbasiTrinh Dinh Minh

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
None

Clicker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl free?
Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clicker free?
Clicker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl or Clicker have ads?
Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl shows ads; Clicker does not.

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