Comparison

TV Remote vs TV Remote・Universal

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote

Features
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Control your TV from your phone — no extra hardware, no hassle. TV Remote Control turns your iPhone into a fast, reliable remote for your Smart TV. It connects over your home Wi-Fi, so there's nothing to plug in and no infrared needed. Lost your remote, or just want everything on one screen? You're covered. WORKS WITH YOUR TV • Samsung Smart TV (Tizen) • LG Smart TV (webOS) • Android TV & Google TV EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE REMOTE • Power on/off, volume, mute, and channel controls • Full directional pad with OK/Select for easy navigation • Home, Back, and Menu buttons • Media keys — play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, and stop • Number pad for quick channel entry SET UP IN SECONDS • Automatically finds compatible TVs on your Wi-Fi network • Simple on-screen pairing — just confirm on your TV • Saves your TVs so you can reconnect with one tap APP SHORTCUTS • Pin your favorite TV apps for instant launching • Add custom shortcuts tailored to your setup BUILT TO FEEL GREAT • Clean, modern interface that's quick and responsive • Light and dark themes • Available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Russian, Arabic, and Chinese PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your TVs, settings, and pairing data stay on your device. The app talks directly to your TV on your local network — there's no account to create and no remote-control activity sent to us. GOOD TO KNOW • Your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. • This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Google, or any TV manufacturer. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Download TV Remote Control and take charge of your Smart TV today.

About

TV Remote・Universal

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Turn your phone into a universal TV remote. TV Remote・Universal controls your smart TV and streaming devices right from your phone no extra hardware, no setup headaches. Lost the remote, out of batteries, or just want everything in one place? Point, tap, done. Works with your TV Samsung • LG (webOS) • Android TV / Google TV • Roku • Sony • and other AirPlay- and DLNA-compatible devices. Keep your phone and TV on the same Wi‑Fi and the app finds your TV automatically or add it manually by IP address. Full navigation D‑pad with up, down, left, right, and OK Back, Home, and Menu Guide, Info, and Exit Color buttons (red, green, yellow, blue) Volume & channels Volume up, volume down, and mute Channel up and down Channel list and previous‑channel jump Number pad (0–9) and dash for direct channel entry Playback controls Play, pause, and stop Rewind and fast‑forward Record (on supported Samsung TVs) Type and search the easy way On‑screen keyboard type searches and logins from your phone instead of pecking at on‑screen letters Trackpad & mouse Swipe trackpad for smooth, gesture‑based navigation Free‑cursor mouse mode on LG webOS glide a pointer and tap to click Apps & inputs Launch your apps jump straight into them Switch inputs and sources (HDMI, TV, and beyond) Cast to the big screen Send your own photos and videos from your phone to your TV Power Power off Power on over Wi‑Fi with Wake‑on‑LAN Handy extras Quick tools like sleep timer, aspect ratio, captions/subtitles, ambient mode, and favorites (varies by TV brand) Satisfying haptic feedback on every press Clean, fast, one‑handed dark design Private by design No account. No ads. No tracking. The app talks to your TV over your local network and keeps your connections on your device. By downloading or using TV Remote・Universal, you agree to our Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.viberzlabllc.com/remotecontrol/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.viberzlabllc.com/remotecontrol/privacy-policy Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ TV Remote・Universal is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Samsung, LG, Google, Roku, Sony. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Questions or feedback? contact@viberzlabllc.com

Screenshots

TV Remote1 screens
TV Remote・Universal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TV Remote at none against TV Remote・Universal's 3. TV Remote also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TV Remote・Universal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TV Remote versus TV Remote・Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteTV Remote・Universal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAFIDA EL MAJDAOUIViberzlab LLC

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Remote・Universal

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$44.99

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote・Universal free?
TV Remote・Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote or TV Remote・Universal have ads?
Neither TV Remote nor TV Remote・Universal shows ads.

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