Comparison

‎ Universal TV Remote Control vs TV

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 Control

Transform your iPhone into a smart TV remote. Control volume, channels, playback, and access streaming apps with an intuitive interface. Share photos and videos to your TV for a bigger viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Smart TV control
  • Volume and channel adjustment
  • Playback control
  • Streaming app shortcuts
  • Touchpad and directional pad navigation
  • On-screen keyboard for search
  • Photo and video sharing to TV
Features
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THE SMART TV REMOTE, REIMAGINED. Turn your iPhone into the remote you always have with you. Universal TV Remote Control brings your television, entertainment and everyday controls together in one beautifully designed experience. Connect in seconds and take control of your compatible smart TV with a fast, intuitive interface. No lost remote. No batteries. No unnecessary complexity. ONE REMOTE. COMPLETE CONTROL. Control the essentials with ease. Adjust volume. Change channels. Turn your TV on or off. Navigate menus. Control playback. Search for content. Everything you need is right at your fingertips. CONNECT IN SECONDS. Discover compatible TVs and supported devices on your network and connect with just a few taps. Supports many leading brands and platforms, including Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku and more. YOUR ENTERTAINMENT. ONE TAP AWAY. Get faster access to the entertainment you love. Create personalised shortcuts for your favourite streaming and entertainment apps and organise them exactly the way you want. Your entertainment is always within reach. CONTROL YOUR WAY. Prefer a touchpad? Use your iPhone naturally to navigate your TV. Prefer traditional controls? Switch to the directional pad. Need to search? Use the integrated keyboard to enter titles, names and commands quickly. One remote. Multiple ways to control your TV. DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY USE. From changing channels to browsing streaming apps, Universal TV Remote Control makes television control feel effortless. A clean, responsive interface puts the controls you need exactly where you expect them. YOUR CONTENT. THE BIG SCREEN. Send compatible photos and videos from your iPhone to your television and enjoy your content on a bigger screen. SIMPLE. POWERFUL. ALWAYS WITH YOU. Your iPhone is already in your hand. Now it can be your TV remote too. DESIGNED IN AUSTRALIA. BUILT FOR THE WORLD. Created by FAZ Australia for a global audience, Universal TV Remote Control combines thoughtful design, powerful functionality and a seamless TV experience for households around the world. FREE CORE REMOTE EXPERIENCE. Essential remote functionality is available free, including everyday television control, channel changes and menu navigation. Choose an optional subscription for an ad free experience, unlimited shortcuts and priority support. SUPPORT. Need help connecting? Our in app FAQ provides answers to common questions, with direct support available when you need it. SUPPORT AND LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://www.fazaustralia.com/privacy-policy/ Contact: info@fazaustralia.com Provided by FAZ Australia Pty Ltd. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by any television manufacturer. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used solely to identify compatibility. Terms of Use EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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TV

Features
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Lost your remote? Batteries dead? Turn your iPhone into a fast, beautiful TV remote that works over Wi-Fi — no IR blaster, no extra hardware. TV Remote finds the TVs on your network in seconds. Pair once, control forever. WORKS WITH YOUR TV • Samsung Smart TV (Tizen, 2016 and newer) • LG Smart TV (webOS) • Roku & TCL Roku TV • VIZIO SmartCast • Sony Bravia • Philips Smart TV • Panasonic Viera A REMOTE THAT FEELS REAL • Full-size remote layout: power, volume, channels, mute, navigation • Choose a classic D-Pad or a swipe touchpad — whatever feels natural • Hold-to-repeat keys, haptics and key click sounds • Wake your TV from standby (Wake-on-LAN) — power on without touching the TV • Type on your TV with the iPhone keyboard — no more arrow-key hunting YOUR APPS, ONE TAP AWAY Launch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, Hulu, Max, Spotify, Plex and Peacock directly on the TV from your phone. CAST PHOTOS & VIDEOS Send photos and videos from your iPhone straight to the big screen. Paste a YouTube link and play it on the TV. Family slideshows have never been easier. APPLE WATCH REMOTE The only remote you wear. Your TVs sync automatically from the iPhone — change volume, switch channels and navigate straight from your wrist. HEY SIRI "Hey Siri, pause the TV" — pause, play, power, volume and mute with your voice, from anywhere in the house. MADE FOR EVERYONE • 45 languages, full right-to-left support • 10 accent themes to recolor the whole app • VoiceOver labels on every control • 100% private: no account, no tracking, zero data collection. Everything stays on your Wi-Fi. GOOD TO KNOW • Your iPhone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. • Power-on requires the TV's wake setting (e.g. Samsung "Power On with Mobile", LG "Quick Start+", Roku "Fast TV Start"). PREMIUM The first session is free. Unlimited control requires a subscription (weekly with a 3-day free trial, or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Privacy Policy : https://britelapps.online/TvRemote/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://britelapps.online/TvRemote/terms.html Questions or a TV that won't pair? Contact us from Settings → Support — we answer fast.

Screenshots

‎ Universal TV Remote Control4 screens
TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ‎ Universal TV Remote Control at none against TV's 2. TV's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. ‎ Universal TV Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

‎ Universal TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, TV every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
‎ Universal TV Remote Control versus TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter‎ Universal TV Remote ControlTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMind Stream LogicsNOUR-EDDINE JAMI

In-app purchases

None

‎ Universal TV Remote Control

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TV

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$34.991 Year

Questions

Is ‎ Universal TV Remote Control free?
‎ Universal TV Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV free?
TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ‎ Universal TV Remote Control or TV have ads?
Neither ‎ Universal TV Remote Control nor TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ‎ Universal TV Remote Control or TV?
‎ Universal TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV every 6 days. Most recently, ‎ Universal TV Remote Control was updated on October 9, 2026 and TV on October 1, 2026.

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