Comparison

TV REMOTE for Bravia vs UTV Remote

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

Head to head
About

TV REMOTE for Bravia

Features
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An iPhone TV remote tested on the Sony BRAVIA 4K VH21 (Google TV). It puts everyday controls on one compact screen and adds an experimental jog/shuttle dial for scrubbing YouTube, Netflix, and recorded video. โ–  Easy setup - Auto-detects TVs on the same Wi-Fi (or add an IP manually) - Pair once with the PIN shown on the TV; reconnects automatically afterward - Recovers automatically if the TV's IP address changes - Power on via Wake-on-LAN โ–  Remote screen - D-pad + OK, volume / channel, scroll wheel - Input switching, Home / Menu / Guide / Recordings / Back, color keys - Pick any 3 streaming-service shortcuts to place on the remote โ–  Jog / shuttle (experimental) - Scrub playback in streaming apps (YouTube, Netflix, โ€ฆ) and recorded video with a dial - Switch between jog (step/skip) and shuttle (variable-speed FF/REW) - Playback transport and speed macros (optional, off by default) - Behavior varies by the app being controlled and by TV model โ–  Auto volume (per app, per TV) - Ends the "YouTube too loud, Netflix too quiet" volume gap between sources - Remembers your usual volume for each streaming app and for broadcast, and restores it automatically when you switch from this remote - Levels are saved per TV (optional, off by default) โ–  More - Number keys, launch installed TV apps - Flip-to-mute (optional) - Reorderable tabs, Japanese / English, dark glass UI Compatibility: tested only on the Sony BRAVIA 4K VH21 (Google TV). Other models are not guaranteed (they may work but are untested). Enable "IP control" and network power-on on your TV before use. Note: This is an unofficial app and is not affiliated with any TV maker or service provider. Product and service names are used only to indicate compatibility; trademarks belong to their respective owners. Note: Jog/shuttle and some buttons are experimental and may behave differently by model/firmware.

About

UTV Remote

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UTV Remote is a free Smart TV remote for Roku and Samsung TVs. Control your Smart TV instantly over Wi-Fi using touchpad, D-Pad, and keyboard. No account required. UTV Remote turns your iPhone into a fast, simple, and powerful Smart TV remote. It works over the same Wi-Fi network, allowing you to control your TV instantly with no setup complexity. No account required. No login. Just connect and start using. Supported Devices Works with popular Smart TVs including: Roku TVs Samsung Smart TVs More devices may be supported depending on local network compatibility. Full Remote Control Features D-Pad navigation Touchpad gesture control Full keyboard input for search and apps Playback controls (play, pause, rewind, forward) Volume and mute controls Channel and number input Multiple Control Modes Switch easily between: Remote Mode D-Pad Mode Touchpad Mode Keyboard Mode Fast Connection Just open the app and scan for nearby TVs, or connect manually using IP address. UTV Remote Plus (Optional Subscription / Remove Ads) UTV Remote is free to use. You can upgrade to UTV Remote Plus for: Remove interruptions Cleaner experience One-time or subscription option depending on region Important Notes Requires iPhone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network Some features depend on TV model compatibility Privacy Policy: https://donen.cn/utvremote/privacy.html

Screenshots

TV REMOTE for Bravia4 screens
UTV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

TV REMOTE for Bravia and UTV Remote are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. TV REMOTE for Bravia sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and UTV Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TV REMOTE for Bravia versus UTV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV REMOTE for BraviaUTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYorihito TadaZHUO KANG

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TV REMOTE for Bravia

One-time1
  • Pro$1.99
1 purchases

UTV Remote

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is TV REMOTE for Bravia free?
TV REMOTE for Bravia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UTV Remote free?
UTV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV REMOTE for Bravia or UTV Remote have ads?
Neither TV REMOTE for Bravia nor UTV Remote shows ads.

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