Universal Remote TV+ vs Universal TV Remote Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal Remote TV+
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Universal Remote TV+ turns your iPhone into a true universal remote for virtually every Smart TV on the market — Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Vizio, Panasonic, Philips, Xiaomi, NVIDIA Shield, Chromecast, Grundig, Vestel, Arçelik, Beko, and 12 more brands. No clutter. No setup headaches. Open, pair, control. WORKS WITH EVERY MAJOR TV • Samsung Tizen (2016+) — automatic pairing • LG webOS (3.0+) — secure handshake • Sony Bravia — Pre-Shared Key auto-flow • Roku TVs (TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Insignia, Onn, Philips, Element, RCA, JVC, Sanyo) • Vizio SmartCast — 4-digit PIN pairing • Panasonic Viera — TVRC protocol • Philips JointSpace — REST API • Sharp Aquos Net+ — Digest auth • Xiaomi / Mi / Redmi Global — Wireless pairing v2 • NVIDIA Shield TV / Pro • Chromecast, Streamer • TCL, Arçelik, Beko, Grundig, Vestel smart TV models • Toshiba, Hisense VIDAA — AirPlay 2 mirroring fallback • Loewe, B&O — AirPlay 2 fallback • Remote-from-Anywhere over LTE — Samsung SmartThings & LG ThinQ WHAT'S NEW IN v1.3 • Voice control — tap the mic, say "Netflix", "volume up 3", "power off" • Sleep timer — 15/30/45/60/90/120 min or custom, auto-off • Rooms — group TVs by room, Party Mode filters to active room • Party Mode — one command to many TVs at once (Pro) • Custom Scenes editor + 3 shipped defaults (Movie/Late Night/Sports) • Channel favorites — save presets, tap to tune • Long-press quick actions on Dashboard TV tiles • Auto brand detection — paste an IP, we probe 10 protocols in parallel • Universal Search v2 — TMDB region auto from your storefront • AirPlay Cast tool for one-tap mirroring • Auto Wake-on-LAN retry — sleeping TV wakes up on connect • iPad-native adaptive layout • iOS 26 Liquid Glass polish • Deep-link URL scheme, Siri Shortcuts, Focus mode via App Intents EVERYTHING YOU EXPECT • Channel & volume control, power, mute, home, back, menu • HDMI / input source switching • One-tap streaming launchers: Netflix, YouTube, Prime, Apple TV+, Max, Spotify • iPhone keyboard sync — type into TV search boxes live • Hardware volume buttons — iPhone +/– controls TV volume • Multi-touch trackpad with true 2-finger gestures • Wake-on-LAN — power on your TV from cold • Macro recorder — capture and replay multi-step routines 24 BRANDS, 7 LANGUAGES OF CONNECTION HELP Detailed in-app Connection Guide walks you through every model series — Turkish, English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Arabic. Premium starts at $4.99/week or $29.99/year. Lifetime unlock available for $49.99. Terms: https://birsoftware.com/terms.html Privacy: https://birsoftware.com/privacy.html
Universal TV Remote Control
Transform your iPhone into a smart TV remote. Control volume, channels, playback, and access streaming apps with an intuitive interface. Share photos and videos to your TV for a bigger viewing experience.
- Smart TV control
- Volume and channel adjustment
- Playback control
- Streaming app shortcuts
- Touchpad and directional pad navigation
- On-screen keyboard for search
- Photo and video sharing to TV
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THE SMART TV REMOTE, REIMAGINED. Turn your iPhone into the remote you always have with you. Universal TV Remote Control brings your television, entertainment and everyday controls together in one beautifully designed experience. Connect in seconds and take control of your compatible smart TV with a fast, intuitive interface. No lost remote. No batteries. No unnecessary complexity. ONE REMOTE. COMPLETE CONTROL. Control the essentials with ease. Adjust volume. Change channels. Turn your TV on or off. Navigate menus. Control playback. Search for content. Everything you need is right at your fingertips. CONNECT IN SECONDS. Discover compatible TVs and supported devices on your network and connect with just a few taps. Supports many leading brands and platforms, including Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku and more. YOUR ENTERTAINMENT. ONE TAP AWAY. Get faster access to the entertainment you love. Create personalised shortcuts for your favourite streaming and entertainment apps and organise them exactly the way you want. Your entertainment is always within reach. CONTROL YOUR WAY. Prefer a touchpad? Use your iPhone naturally to navigate your TV. Prefer traditional controls? Switch to the directional pad. Need to search? Use the integrated keyboard to enter titles, names and commands quickly. One remote. Multiple ways to control your TV. DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY USE. From changing channels to browsing streaming apps, Universal TV Remote Control makes television control feel effortless. A clean, responsive interface puts the controls you need exactly where you expect them. YOUR CONTENT. THE BIG SCREEN. Send compatible photos and videos from your iPhone to your television and enjoy your content on a bigger screen. SIMPLE. POWERFUL. ALWAYS WITH YOU. Your iPhone is already in your hand. Now it can be your TV remote too. DESIGNED IN AUSTRALIA. BUILT FOR THE WORLD. Created by FAZ Australia for a global audience, Universal TV Remote Control combines thoughtful design, powerful functionality and a seamless TV experience for households around the world. FREE CORE REMOTE EXPERIENCE. Essential remote functionality is available free, including everyday television control, channel changes and menu navigation. Choose an optional subscription for an ad free experience, unlimited shortcuts and priority support. SUPPORT. Need help connecting? Our in app FAQ provides answers to common questions, with direct support available when you need it. SUPPORT AND LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://www.fazaustralia.com/privacy-policy/ Contact: info@fazaustralia.com Provided by FAZ Australia Pty Ltd. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by any television manufacturer. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used solely to identify compatibility. Terms of Use EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Universal TV Remote Control at none against Universal Remote TV+'s 3. Universal TV Remote Control also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Remote TV+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Universal TV Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Universal Remote TV+ ships an update every 9 days, Universal TV Remote Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal Remote TV+ | Universal TV Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Birkan Aksoy | Mind Stream Logics |
In-app purchases
Universal Remote TV+
- Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$49.99
Universal TV Remote Control
No in-app purchases
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