Universal Remote for MAG vs TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal Remote for MAG
Control your MAG set-top box from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Manage channels, volume, navigation, and text input seamlessly over Wi-Fi. Includes home screen widgets and Siri shortcuts for enhanced convenience.
- Full MAG set-top box control
- Channel and volume adjustment
- Menu navigation and text input
- Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets
- Apple Watch app integration
- Siri Shortcuts support
- Multiple device management
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Fully control your MAG set-top box with Universal Remote for MAG, the modern remote control utility for compatible STBs. Lost the physical remote? This app puts every essential control right on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Switch channels, adjust volume, power your box on or off, navigate menus, and type text. All this done over your local Wi‑Fi network with a clean, intuitive interface designed for one-handed use with user privacy in mind. EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE REMOTE • Navigation: D-pad with swipe gestures, OK/Select, Back, and Home • Channels & volume: Dedicated channel and volume rockers • Power & playback: Power, Play/Pause, Rewind, and Fast Forward • Number keypad: Direct channel entry with a live on-screen HUD • Color buttons: Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue (F1–F4) • Live keyboard: Type search terms, passwords, and URLs on your TV • Haptic feedback: Optional tactile response for every press BEYOND THE APP • Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets: Volume, playback, and navigation without opening the app • Apple Watch app: Full D-pad, power, keyboard, and Digital Crown volume control • Siri Shortcuts: Automate remote actions or send keyboard input with your voice • Multiple devices: Add, pair, and switch between several MAG boxes • iCloud Sync: Keep your device list in sync across your Apple devices EASY SETUP 1. Connect your MAG box and iPhone to the same Wi‑Fi network. 2. On your MAG box, enable remote control: Settings → System settings → Remote control. 3. Open the app, add your box, and complete the quick pairing flow. DISCLAIMER & SUPPORT Universal Remote for MAG is an independent, third-party client tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Infomir or Telecommunication Technologies. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Questions or feedback? Use Settings → Send Feedback in the app. We read every message. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TV Remote
Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control volume, channels, playback, and use your keyboard or voice for searches. Browse and launch TV apps with ease.
- Universal smart TV control
- Keyboard and voice search
- App launching
- Touchpad for LG TVs
- WiFi connectivity
- No account required
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Lost the remote? Take back control. Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your smart TV. Change the volume, find your next show and get back to watching. YOUR COUCH. YOUR TV. YOUR RULES. Stop hunting between the cushions. TV Remote puts everyday controls, a keyboard and TV app shortcuts right in your hand. Connect over WiFi, pair your TV and make yourself comfortable. No extra hardware. No account to create. A UNIVERSAL TV REMOTE FOR YOUR EVERYDAY WATCHING • Tap to navigate, adjust volume, change channels and control playback. • Press and hold volume or channel buttons to keep the action going. • Type searches with your iPhone keyboard on supported TVs. • Dictate into supported TV search fields instead of tapping letter by letter. • Swipe and point with the touchpad on compatible LG webOS TVs. • Browse and launch supported apps installed on your TV. • Find your TV over WiFi or add it by IP address, then reconnect for your next session. ONE TV. EVERYDAY CONTROLS. FREE. Use the in-app remote for one TV with advertising. Enjoy supported keyboard, voice input, app launching and LG touchpad features without a subscription. GO PRO ONCE. GET MORE FROM YOUR TV. One purchase unlocks TV Remote Pro: • Remove ads. • Save multiple TVs and switch between rooms. • Customize your TV app shortcut row. • Use Siri and Shortcuts for supported actions on a paired, saved TV. Buy once. No recurring subscription. MADE FOR POPULAR SMART TV PLATFORMS • Samsung TVs running Tizen • LG TVs running webOS • Roku TVs and streaming players • Google TV and Android TV models, including compatible Sony, TCL, Hisense and Philips TVs • Amazon Fire TV devices with ADB debugging enabled • Vizio SmartCast TVs Compatibility and available controls vary by TV platform, model and firmware. Keyboard, voice input, touchpad, app launching and power controls are available where supported. Streaming apps and their content or subscriptions are not included. GET READY IN THREE STEPS 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same WiFi network. 2. Find your TV and approve any pairing request on its screen. 3. Open the remote and take control. Remote commands travel directly from your iPhone to your TV over your local network. Optional diagnostic reports help us investigate connection problems and can be turned off in Settings. Download TV Remote and put your next movie night back in your hands. Support: https://tvremote.puresoftltd.com/support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Universal Remote for MAG at none against TV Remote's 1. Universal Remote for MAG also leads on ads (none vs shown). TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Universal Remote for MAG asks for nothing beyond the download.
TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.
Universal Remote for MAG ships an update every 5 months, TV Remote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal Remote for MAG | TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHUBHAM SHAH | VietTS CO., LTD |
Customer experience
Universal Remote for MAG
TV Remote
In-app purchases
Universal Remote for MAG
No in-app purchases
TV Remote
- TV Remote Pro Lifetime$14.99
Questions
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