Comparison

TV Remote vs Universal Remote

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

Universal Remote

Features
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Turn your phone into a universal remote for every TV in your home. Universal TV Remote connects over Wi-Fi and works with Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Vizio, Android TV, Google TV, Sony, TCL and Hisense — no extra hardware, no infrared, no cables. Open the app, tap your TV, and you are in control in seconds. THE REMOTE IS FREE — AND STAYS FREE • Automatic TV discovery on your Wi-Fi network • Full button remote: power, volume, channels, D-pad, OK, back, home • Switch inputs (HDMI, TV, AV) with a single tap • Type with your phone keyboard instead of hunting letters on screen • Launch your streaming apps straight from your phone • Every button press is free for your connected TV. Forever. WORKS WITH • Samsung Smart TV (2016 and newer, Tizen) • LG Smart TV (webOS) • Roku, TCL Roku TV and Hisense Roku TV • Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick • Android TV and Google TV, including Sony • Vizio SmartCast PREMIUM • Cast photos and videos from your phone to the big screen • Live screen mirroring — share what you see, in real time • Save several TVs and switch between them instantly • Custom button layouts and macros • Haptic feedback and volume-button control WHY YOU WILL KEEP IT Remote lost in the sofa? Batteries dead? Kids hid it again? Your phone is always within reach. Everything runs over your home Wi-Fi, so there is nothing to pair, plug in or point at the screen. HOW TO START Connect your phone and your TV to the same Wi-Fi network, open the app and pick your TV from the list. Some TVs ask you to confirm the connection once on screen — after that it simply works. --- Universal TV Remote offers an optional subscription with a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku, Amazon, Vizio, Sony, TCL, Hisense or Google. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Terms of Use: https://vesoftapps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://vesoftapps.com/privacy

Screenshots

TV Remote1 screens
Universal Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TV Remote at none against Universal Remote's 2. TV Remote also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 3 level
TV Remote versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteUniversal Remote
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAFIDA EL MAJDAOUISIA Vesoft

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

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

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