Comparison

Universal TV Remote vs Linko

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

Head to head
About

Universal TV Remote

Transform your phone into a powerful smart TV remote. Control your TV, streaming devices, and apps with ease. Offers a full remote experience, including keyboard input and app launching, all without ads.

Highlights
  • Smart TV and streaming device control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Full remote functions
  • App launching
  • Phone keyboard input
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Lost the remote again? Your iPhone is now the remote. A Decent Remote turns your phone into a fast, reliable remote control for your smart TV, streaming box or stick. Connect over Wi-Fi in seconds - no cables, no account, no setup headaches. ONE APP FOR EVERY SCREEN - Works with most smart TVs and streaming devices - Add all your TVs and streaming boxes and switch between them with a tap - Smart TVs, boxes and sticks are all supported EVERYTHING A REMOTE DOES - AND MORE - Full control: directional pad, swipe touchpad, volume, playback and power - Launch your streaming apps in one tap - Type with your phone keyboard instead of pecking letters with a D-pad - Power on your TV over Wi-Fi SET UP IN SECONDS Put your phone on the same Wi-Fi network as your TV, open the app, and it finds your TV automatically. A NOTE FROM KLAUS, THE DEVELOPER 1. No ads. I don't like ads interrupting you, so there are none in the app. 2. Try it first. The remote works free for your first 50 button presses - no account, no card. 3. After that, Premium keeps it unlocked. A year costs less than half of paying month by month. 4. Some remote apps charge more per week than this one costs per month. 5. Were you already using the app before Premium existed? You keep everything free, forever - my thank-you for being here early. 6. If you subscribe, thank you. Send me feedback from inside the app anytime and I'll keep improving it. Compatibility depends on your TV model and network. Your TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your phone. A Decent Remote is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV manufacturer. All product names and brands are the property of their respective owners. Terms of Use: https://adecentremote.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://adecentremote.com/privacy

About

Linko

Features
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Linko transforme ton iPhone en télécommande universelle pour ta TV Android TV ou Google TV (TCL, Sony, Philips, Hisense...). Pas de télécommande physique, pas de boîtier supplémentaire : tout passe par ton réseau WiFi local. FONCTIONNALITÉS • Découverte automatique des téléviseurs sur le réseau, ou ajout manuel par adresse IP • Navigation complète : pavé directionnel, OK, retour, accueil • Contrôle du volume et des chaînes • Pavé numérique complet • Raccourcis YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video • Rétroéclairage, recherche vocale, appui long pour la répétition (comme une vraie télécommande) • Reconnexion automatique à chaque lancement 6 STYLES, UNE SEULE APP Linko ne ressemble à aucune autre télécommande. Choisis parmi 6 designs entièrement différents : • Par défaut — épuré et minimaliste, gratuit • Verre — glassmorphism sombre et boutons en verre fumé • Métal — aluminium brossé et finitions chromées • Néon — ambiance cyberpunk, halos lumineux cyan et magenta • Cyber — glassmorphism futuriste, bouton POWER/SETUP fusionné • Céramique — porcelaine blanche et or brossé, accents émeraude Le style « Par défaut » est gratuit et pleinement fonctionnel. Les 5 autres styles se débloquent individuellement. CONFIDENTIALITÉ Linko ne collecte aucune donnée personnelle. Aucun compte, aucun tracker, aucune publicité. Toutes les informations (téléviseurs appairés, certificat de connexion) restent stockées localement sur ton iPhone. COMPATIBILITÉ Fonctionne avec tout téléviseur exécutant Android TV ou Google TV (protocole Android TV Remote v2), sur le même réseau WiFi que ton iPhone. ACHATS INTÉGRÉS Les styles supplémentaires sont des achats définitifs, sans abonnement ni renouvellement automatique. Conditions d'utilisation (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Politique de confidentialité : https://linko-remote-4d81.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote4 screens
Linko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Universal TV Remote at 3 against Linko's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Linko sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote ships an update every 2 days, Linko every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Universal TV Remote versus Linko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV RemoteLinko
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerklaus jakobsenDavid Bastian

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Unlock$24.99
5 purchases

Linko

One-time5
  • Style Métal$1.99
  • Style Néon$1.99
  • Style Cyber$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Style Céramique$1.99
  • Style Verre$1.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote free?
Universal TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linko free?
Linko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal TV Remote or Linko have ads?
Neither Universal TV Remote nor Linko shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote or Linko?
Universal TV Remote ships an update every 2 days, and Linko every 3 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote was updated on November 5, 2026 and Linko on October 31, 2026.

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