Comparison

Universal Remote TV+ vs Guru Remote

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

Head to head
About

Universal Remote TV+

Features
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Universal Remote TV+ turns your iPhone into a true universal remote for virtually every Smart TV on the market β€” Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Vizio, Panasonic, Philips, Xiaomi, NVIDIA Shield, Chromecast, Grundig, Vestel, ArΓ§elik, Beko, and 12 more brands. No clutter. No setup headaches. Open, pair, control. WORKS WITH EVERY MAJOR TV β€’ Samsung Tizen (2016+) β€” automatic pairing β€’ LG webOS (3.0+) β€” secure handshake β€’ Sony Bravia β€” Pre-Shared Key auto-flow β€’ Roku TVs (TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Insignia, Onn, Philips, Element, RCA, JVC, Sanyo) β€’ Vizio SmartCast β€” 4-digit PIN pairing β€’ Panasonic Viera β€” TVRC protocol β€’ Philips JointSpace β€” REST API β€’ Sharp Aquos Net+ β€” Digest auth β€’ Xiaomi / Mi / Redmi Global β€” Wireless pairing v2 β€’ NVIDIA Shield TV / Pro β€’ Chromecast, Streamer β€’ TCL, ArΓ§elik, Beko, Grundig, Vestel smart TV models β€’ Toshiba, Hisense VIDAA β€” AirPlay 2 mirroring fallback β€’ Loewe, B&O β€” AirPlay 2 fallback β€’ Remote-from-Anywhere over LTE β€” Samsung SmartThings & LG ThinQ WHAT'S NEW IN v1.3 β€’ Voice control β€” tap the mic, say "Netflix", "volume up 3", "power off" β€’ Sleep timer β€” 15/30/45/60/90/120 min or custom, auto-off β€’ Rooms β€” group TVs by room, Party Mode filters to active room β€’ Party Mode β€” one command to many TVs at once (Pro) β€’ Custom Scenes editor + 3 shipped defaults (Movie/Late Night/Sports) β€’ Channel favorites β€” save presets, tap to tune β€’ Long-press quick actions on Dashboard TV tiles β€’ Auto brand detection β€” paste an IP, we probe 10 protocols in parallel β€’ Universal Search v2 β€” TMDB region auto from your storefront β€’ AirPlay Cast tool for one-tap mirroring β€’ Auto Wake-on-LAN retry β€” sleeping TV wakes up on connect β€’ iPad-native adaptive layout β€’ iOS 26 Liquid Glass polish β€’ Deep-link URL scheme, Siri Shortcuts, Focus mode via App Intents EVERYTHING YOU EXPECT β€’ Channel & volume control, power, mute, home, back, menu β€’ HDMI / input source switching β€’ One-tap streaming launchers: Netflix, YouTube, Prime, Apple TV+, Max, Spotify β€’ iPhone keyboard sync β€” type into TV search boxes live β€’ Hardware volume buttons β€” iPhone +/– controls TV volume β€’ Multi-touch trackpad with true 2-finger gestures β€’ Wake-on-LAN β€” power on your TV from cold β€’ Macro recorder β€” capture and replay multi-step routines 24 BRANDS, 7 LANGUAGES OF CONNECTION HELP Detailed in-app Connection Guide walks you through every model series β€” 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

About

Guru Remote

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a simple, fast remote for your Smart TV. Guru Remote connects directly to supported LG webOS and Samsung Tizen TVs over your local network, giving you the controls you need without searching for the physical remote. KEY FEATURES β€’ D-pad navigation and OK β€’ Volume, mute, and channel controls β€’ Home and Back navigation β€’ Playback controls β€’ Input and source controls β€’ Touchpad for smooth pointer navigation β€’ TV keyboard input where supported β€’ Save your TVs for quick access β€’ Automatic reconnection β€’ Haptic feedback β€’ Light and dark appearance EASY CONNECTION Guru Remote discovers compatible TVs on your local network and guides you through pairing. Your iPhone can connect over Wi-Fi while your TV can be connected by Wi-Fi or Ethernet. If automatic discovery isn't available on your network, you can connect to a supported TV manually using its IP address. COMPATIBILITY Guru Remote is designed for supported LG webOS and Samsung Tizen Smart TVs. Some controls and features may vary depending on your TV model, firmware version, installed TV apps, and network configuration. GURUREMOTE PRO Some advanced convenience and personalization features require GuruRemote Pro through an in-app purchase. Guru Remote is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by LG Electronics or Samsung Electronics. Privacy Policy: https://guru-apps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://guru-apps.com/gururemote-terms

Screenshots

Universal Remote TV+4 screens
Guru Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

Universal Remote TV+ and Guru Remote are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal Remote TV+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Guru Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote TV+ ships an update weekly, Guru Remote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Universal Remote TV+ versus Guru Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Remote TV+Guru Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.426.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBirkan AksoyGuruApps, LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal Remote TV+

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

Guru Remote

Subscriptions1
  • GuruRemote Pro Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • GuruRemote Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Universal Remote TV+ free?
Universal Remote TV+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Guru Remote free?
Guru Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal Remote TV+ or Guru Remote have ads?
Neither Universal Remote TV+ nor Guru Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote TV+ or Guru Remote?
Universal Remote TV+ ships an update weekly, and Guru Remote every 5 days. Most recently, Universal Remote TV+ was updated on October 5, 2026 and Guru Remote on October 10, 2026.

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