Comparison

Droid TV Remote+ vs Universal TV Remote Control ・

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

Head to head
About

Droid TV Remote+

Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for Android TV and Google TV. Control navigation, type with an on-screen keyboard, and launch apps directly from your device. Offers automatic TV discovery and advanced features for managing multiple devices.

Highlights
  • D-Pad and touchpad navigation
  • On-screen keyboard with clipboard paste
  • Automatic TV discovery
  • App launcher with favorites
  • Home screen widgets
  • Multi-TV support
Features
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Android Remote+ turns your iPhone into a full-featured remote control for Android TV, Google TV etc No more digging for the physical remote. Open the app, connect instantly over Wi-Fi, and control your TV with a beautiful native iOS interface. REMOTE CONTROLS • D-Pad navigation (Up, Down, Left, Right, OK) • Touchpad mode - swipe to navigate and tap to select • Home, Back, and Menu buttons • Power button (where supported by your TV) • Volume Up, Down, and Mute • Play and Pause media control ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD Typing on your TV is finally easy. Tap the keyboard button and type directly from your iPhone. Paste from the clipboard in one tap - great for passwords, search queries, and URLs. AUTOMATIC TV DISCOVERY Android Remote+ automatically finds Android TVs on your Wi-Fi network. No IP address needed. Just open the app and your TV appears. Manual IP entry is also available. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS (PRO) Add a remote widget directly to your iPhone Home Screen. Launch your favorite TV apps or control playback without opening the app. APP LAUNCHER (PRO) Browse and launch apps installed on your TV from your iPhone. Pin favorites such as Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and Prime Video for one-tap access. MULTI-TV SUPPORT (PRO) Save and switch between multiple TVs instantly. DESIGNED FOR iOS Built natively in SwiftUI. Supports Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, and haptic feedback. No ads. FREE INCLUDES • D-Pad and touchpad remote • On-screen keyboard with clipboard paste • Automatic TV discovery • Save 1 TV PRO INCLUDES • Unlimited saved TVs • App Launcher with favorites • Home Screen Widgets • Future updates included COMPATIBLE DEVICES Works with Android TV and Google TV devices on the same Wi-Fi network, including: • Sony Android TV and Google TV • NVIDIA Shield TV • Xiaomi TV Box and Mi Box • TCL Google TV • Hisense Android TV • Chromecast with Google TV • Android TV boxes PRIVACY Android Remote+ does not collect, sell, or share your personal data. Local network access is used only to discover and control your TV. No account required. Privacy Policy: https://bugxy.com/products/androidremote/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://bugxy.com/products/androidremote/terms

About

Universal TV Remote Control ・

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a smart TV remote. Easily discover, connect, and control compatible Samsung, LG, and Android TVs over Wi-Fi. Navigate menus, adjust volume, change channels, and even use voice commands.

Highlights
  • Automatic TV discovery via Wi-Fi
  • Remote control for Samsung, LG, and Android TVs
  • Volume and channel controls
  • Media playback controls
  • Trackpad and text input
  • Voice commands for Android TV
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a convenient TV remote control for compatible Smart TVs. Universal TV Remote Control helps you discover TVs on your local Wi-Fi network, pair with them, and control them directly from your phone or tablet. Use familiar remote buttons, navigate menus, adjust volume, change channels, control playback, and quickly reconnect to saved TVs. FAST WI-FI CONNECTION Getting started takes only a few steps: 1. Turn on your TV. 2. Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network. 3. Allow access to the local network. 4. Select a discovered TV. 5. Confirm the connection on your TV or enter the pairing code shown on screen. 6. Start using your phone as a remote. KEY FEATURES • Automatic TV discovery on your local Wi-Fi network • Remote control for compatible Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, and Android TV devices • D-pad navigation for menus and apps • Volume and channel controls • Play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, and other media controls • Numeric keypad for quick channel entry • Save multiple TVs for faster reconnection • Rename saved devices for easier access • Trackpad and cursor control on compatible TVs • Launch apps and enter text on supported Android TV devices • Voice commands on compatible Android TV devices • Adaptive interface for iPhone and iPad • Portrait support on iPhone and portrait or landscape support on iPad ONE REMOTE FOR MULTIPLE TVS Lost your physical remote? Battery dead? Have several TVs at home? Keep compatible TVs saved in one app and quickly switch between devices in different rooms. Universal TV Remote Control can be useful when you want to: • control your TV from your iPhone or iPad; • replace a missing or unavailable remote; • change volume or channels without searching for the physical remote; • type text using your phone keyboard on supported Android TV devices; • navigate compatible TVs with a convenient trackpad; • manage Samsung TV, LG TV, and Android TV devices from one app. COMPATIBILITY The app is designed for compatible: • Samsung Smart TVs running Tizen • LG Smart TVs running webOS • TVs and media devices running Android TV Android TV is available on selected models from manufacturers such as Sony, Philips, TCL, Xiaomi, Hisense, Sharp, and others. Compatibility depends on the TV model, operating system, firmware version, and supported network-control features. Some buttons and features may not be available on every TV. IMPORTANT Your iPhone or iPad and TV must be connected to the same local Wi-Fi network for network remote control. Some TVs require you to approve the connection on the TV screen or enter a pairing code. FREE & PREMIUM The free version includes core TV remote features and may contain advertising. Premium provides: • an ad-free experience; • expanded support for working with multiple saved TVs; • access to Premium features available in the app. Premium is offered as an auto-renewable subscription. Pricing, subscription duration, and any available trial terms are shown in the app before purchase and may vary by App Store storefront. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID settings. Restore Purchases is available in the app. Universal TV Remote Control is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, LG, Google, or other TV manufacturers. All product names, trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://universaltvrc.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Droid TV Remote+4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control ・4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control ・ at 5.0 against Droid TV Remote+'s 1.5. Universal TV Remote Control ・ also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Droid TV Remote+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Droid TV Remote+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Universal TV Remote Control ・ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV Remote Control ・ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Droid TV Remote+ ships an update daily, Universal TV Remote Control ・ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Droid TV Remote+ versus Universal TV Remote Control ・: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroid TV Remote+Universal TV Remote Control ・
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmal Bose B SIvik llc

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Droid TV Remote+

One-time1
  • Unlimited Access$4.99
3 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control ・

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly Universal TV Remote3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$44.99

Questions

Is Droid TV Remote+ free?
Droid TV Remote+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote Control ・ free?
Universal TV Remote Control ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Droid TV Remote+ or Universal TV Remote Control ・?
Universal TV Remote Control ・ is rated higher. Droid TV Remote+ averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control ・ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Droid TV Remote+ or Universal TV Remote Control ・ have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control ・ shows ads; Droid TV Remote+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Droid TV Remote+ or Universal TV Remote Control ・?
Droid TV Remote+ ships an update daily, and Universal TV Remote Control ・ weekly. Most recently, Droid TV Remote+ was updated on October 31, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control ・ on October 12, 2026.

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