Comparison

My TV Remote Control Universal vs Remotes

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

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About

My TV Remote Control Universal

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a smart TV remote. Easily control playback, volume, and navigation on supported smart TVs over Wi-Fi. Cast photos and videos from your device for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Playback and volume control
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Save favorite TVs
  • Quick setup
Features
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Lost the TV remote again? Turn your iPhone or iPad into a convenient remote for a compatible smart TV or streaming device. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network, choose a discovered device, and control it from your screen. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Control volume, channels, playback, power, and TV menus where supported • Browse with a responsive touchpad and familiar remote buttons • Use your phone's keyboard for text entry on supported devices and apps • Open available TV apps without hunting through menus • Cast photos and videos from your device to a compatible TV • Save your TVs for quicker reconnection • Enjoy a clear layout designed for iPhone and iPad Whether your remote is missing, out of batteries, or across the room, the app helps you get back to watching. It discovers compatible devices on your local network and guides you through any pairing steps your TV requires. Compatibility and available controls depend on the TV or streaming device, its model, and network settings. Your iPhone or iPad and TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. This app does not control infrared-only TVs. Some features require a Premium subscription. Subscription prices and any trial terms are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. This is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by TV and streaming device manufacturers. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://softlian.net/privacy/remote_control/

About

Remotes

Features
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Remotes turns your iPhone into a beautiful universal remote for the smart devices in your home — no extra hardware, no clutter. Everything works over your Wi-Fi network. CONTROL YOUR TV • Power, volume, channels, arrows, OK, back, home, menu and media keys • Number pad for quick channel entry • Wake your TV over the network (Wake-on-LAN) WORKS WITH THE BRANDS YOU OWN • Samsung (Tizen) and LG (webOS) smart TVs • Philips TVs (JointSpace) • Roku and Roku TVs • Android TV & Google TV — Sony, TCL, Vestel, Arçelik, Grundig, Hisense, Toshiba, Xiaomi and more • Android TV boxes, Fire TV, Chromecast with Google TV, NVIDIA Shield CONTROL YOUR AIR CONDITIONER • Temperature dial, mode (cool, heat, dry, fan, auto), fan speed and swing • Daikin and Gree / Tuya-based Wi-Fi air conditioners DESIGNED TO FEEL PREMIUM • A gorgeous dark, glass interface • Instant, tactile buttons with haptic feedback • Automatic device discovery on your network — one tap to add PRIVATE BY DESIGN Remotes talks directly to your devices on your local network. No account required. We don't collect your data. Note: Devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone. Some TVs show a one-time pairing prompt the first time you connect.

Screenshots

My TV Remote Control Universal4 screens
Remotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remotes at none against My TV Remote Control Universal's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. My TV Remote Control Universal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Remotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
My TV Remote Control Universal versus Remotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy TV Remote Control UniversalRemotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMehmet Ege DuzkayaAli izmirli

In-app purchases

3 purchases

My TV Remote Control Universal

Subscriptions2
  • Remote Control Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Remote Control Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remote Control Pro Lifetime$14.99
None

Remotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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