Comparison

TV Remote, Universal Control vs TV Cast & Control

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

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About

TV Remote, Universal Control

Features
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Lost your plastic TV remote? Batteries dead? Or tired of juggling a different controller for every screen in your house? Turn your iPhone into the ultimate Universal TV Remote Control! Seamlessly navigate any Smart TV over Wi-Fi, and completely customize your remote’s interface to reflect your personal style. Designed specifically for one-handed couch navigation, this all-in-one controller replaces clunky plastic remotes with smooth iOS responsiveness. *ONE REMOTE FOR ALL SMART TVs Skip the complex setups. The app automatically detects and links to your television over your home Wi-Fi network in seconds. Fully compatible with major Tier-1 TV brands, including: • Roku TV (TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Element) • Samsung Smart TV (Tizen) • LG Smart TV (webOS) • Fire TV & Amazon Fire Stick • Sony TV, Philips TV • Vizio SmartCast *ACCESSIBLE & CUSTOM LAYOUTS Choose how you want to control your screen based on what you’re watching: • Traditional Buttons: Familiar, high-tactile layout for quick volume adjustments and channel surfing. • Fluid Touchpad: Swipe smoothly through dense streaming menus without ever looking down at your phone. • Numeric Keypad: Instantly punch in cable channels or system PIN codes. • Full Keyboard Input: No more painful letter-by-letter typing on your TV screen. Type passwords and search titles instantly using your iPhone keyboard. *INSTANT SHORTCUT CHANNELS Stop scrolling past dozens of menus just to open an app. Launch your favorite streaming networks directly from your iPhone screen with a single tap: • Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+, and more! *REINVENT YOUR REMOTE WITH PREMIUM STYLES Why settle for a boring black controller? Match your remote interface to your mood, your phone layout, or your interior decor: • Dynamic Remote Themes: Toggle between modern sleek, retro tactile, minimalist, or high-contrast neon controller plates. • Premium Backgrounds: Personalize your app’s workspace with beautiful dark-mode gradients, solid textures, or sleek abstract backdrops. *QUICK SETUP SETUP: 1. Connect your iPhone and your Smart TV to the exact same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open the app; it will automatically scan your local network. 3. Tap your TV brand from the list, confirm pairing on your TV screen if prompted, and enjoy clutter-free control! (Note: A local Wi-Fi connection is required for discovery and control. This app is not affiliated with Samsung, Roku, LG, Amazon, or any other television manufacturer trademark.) Premium Features: 3.99$ Weekly, 9.99$ Monthly, 49.99$ Yearly. Privacy Policy: https://universalalltvremote.blogspot.com/2026/05/privacy-policy.html Terms & Condition: https://universalalltvremote.blogspot.com/2026/05/terms-conditions.html EULA: https://universalalltvremote.blogspot.com/2026/05/end-user-license-agreement-eula-of-all.html

About

TV Cast & Control

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. Easily cast photos and videos from your device to the big screen, or mirror your entire screen. Works with a wide range of TV brands and streaming devices.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Screen mirroring
  • Photo and video casting
  • App launching
  • Keyboard input for search
  • Wi-Fi TV power on
Features
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Show your photos and videos on the big screen. TV Cast finds the TVs on your Wi-Fi in seconds and sends pictures and videos from your iPhone or iPad straight to the one you pick. Mirror your whole screen with AirPlay, and keep a full TV remote one tab away. No cables, nothing to plug in. Your device and your TV just need to be on the same Wi-Fi. Cast and mirror • Cast photos and videos from your library to the TV, with nothing to install on the TV. Run a slideshow, or play, pause and skip through a video from your device. • With AirPlay, videos keep playing when you lock your device or switch apps. • Mirror photos, videos and apps to Apple TV and AirPlay-ready smart TVs with AirPlay screen mirroring, built into iOS and iPadOS. • Find your TV without typing an IP address. Pair once, and TV Cast reconnects the next time you open it. Casting photos and videos works on most Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, TCL and Vizio TVs. Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV and Xumo TVs play videos with AirPlay. Some streaming sticks can’t receive casts. A TV remote, too TV Cast also controls Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, Apple TV, Vizio, VIDAA and Xumo TV, including TVs from Sony, TCL, Hisense, Toshiba, Philips, Panasonic, Sharp, Insignia, onn, Element, Pioneer and Westinghouse that run these systems. • Power, volume, mute, channels, play and pause, Back, Home and Options. Hold a key and it keeps going. • Steer three ways: arrows with OK in the middle, a touchpad you swipe, or a number pad for channel numbers. • Type with your keyboard to search for a show or enter a password. • Open TV apps in one tap from the Apps tab. • Turn the TV on over Wi-Fi. Some features depend on your TV: typing, number keys, opening apps and turning the TV on work on models that support them. Get started 1. Turn on your TV and connect it to the same Wi-Fi as your iPhone or iPad. 2. Open TV Cast, tap Find my TV and allow Local Network access. 3. Pick your TV. The first time, some TVs ask you to select Allow or enter the code shown on screen. TV Cast Pro TV Cast is free to download and lets you try casting and the remote first, so you can check that it works with your TV. TV Cast Pro unlocks casting photos and videos without limits, AirPlay screen mirroring, unlimited remote control and opening TV apps in one tap. Choose a weekly or yearly subscription (some plans start with a free trial), or pay once for Lifetime. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them anytime in your Apple Account settings. No account. No ads. Terms of Use: https://proapps.org/tvcast/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://proapps.org/tvcast/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

TV Remote, Universal Control4 screens
TV Cast & Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TV Remote, Universal Control at 15.6 against TV Cast & Control's 17.0. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TV Remote, Universal Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TV Cast & Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TV Remote, Universal Control versus TV Cast & Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote, Universal ControlTV Cast & Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—46 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB42 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBrijesh KananiPro App Company Limited

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Remote, Universal Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
3 purchases

TV Cast & Control

Subscriptions2
  • Remote TV Pro (1 Week)3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Remote TV Pro (1 Year)$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remote TV Pro (Pay Once)$79.99

Questions

Is TV Remote, Universal Control free?
TV Remote, Universal Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Cast & Control free?
TV Cast & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote, Universal Control or TV Cast & Control have ads?
Neither TV Remote, Universal Control nor TV Cast & Control shows ads.

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