Comparison

TV Remote Control vs Universal TV™ Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control your TV over Wi-Fi with full functionality, including casting, voice search, and app shortcuts. Offers a free version with an optional Pro upgrade for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi TV control
  • Full button functionality
  • Trackpad and air-mouse
  • Voice control and keyboard
  • One-tap app shortcuts
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Wake-on-LAN support
Features
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Your iPhone is now the only TV remote you need. Control your Smart TV over Wi-Fi — no extra hardware, no complicated setup. Just connect and you're in control. — FULL CONTROL, ZERO HASSLE — • Every button: power, volume, channels, D-pad, OK, back, home and more • Smooth trackpad & air-mouse — navigate like a laptop touchpad • Number pad, playback controls and one-tap app shortcuts — DO MORE THAN A REAL REMOTE — • Cast photos & videos from your phone straight to the big screen • Voice control & keyboard — search and type without the painful on-screen keyboard • Open Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and more in a single tap • Wake-on-LAN — turn your TV on right from your phone • Connect and switch between every TV in your home — WORKS WITH YOUR TV — Samsung (Tizen), LG (webOS), Roku, Hisense (VIDAA) and Philips — with more brands added regularly. Your phone and TV just need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. — FREE TO USE • PRO UNLOCKS EVERYTHING — Download and start controlling your TV for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited control, casting, trackpad, voice, keyboard, multiple TVs and every premium feature — with a 3-day free trial. Pro is offered as a weekly, monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription, with a 3-day free trial on the weekly plan. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://remotetvglobal.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://remotetvglobal.com/home/privacy Got a request or a TV that isn't working? Reach out — we read every message.

About

Universal TV™ Remote Control

Control compatible smart TVs and streaming devices from your iPhone. Offers essential remote functions, keyboard input, and app launching. Private casting of media is also supported.

Highlights
  • Power, navigation, and playback controls
  • Keyboard input for searches
  • Launch favorite TV apps
  • Private media casting
  • Connection diagnostics
Features
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Control compatible TVs and streaming devices from one calm, one-handed iPhone app. Universal TV Remote verifies the local connection before it says your TV is connected, so you can discover, pair, and try essential controls before choosing Pro. EVERYDAY REMOTE • Power, home, back, navigation, volume, mute, and playback • Keyboard input for faster searches • Clear connected, reconnecting, and unavailable states FASTER ACCESS • Launch favorites and installed TV apps when the device supports it • Switch between remembered TVs without starting over • Use the connection doctor for Wi-Fi, VPN, and permission issues PRIVATE CASTING Choose supported AirPlay routes and present selected photos, videos, or music. Universal TV Remote does not upload your selected media or collect viewing history. FREE BEFORE PRO Discovery, pairing, connection checks, and core remote controls stay available without a subscription. Pro unlocks touchpad and keypad modes, the full app launcher, rich media presentation, and custom layouts. Compatibility depends on TV model, firmware, enabled network-control settings, and the local protocol exposed by the device. Universal TV Remote is independent and is not affiliated with TV or streaming brands. Information About Subscription You can cancel your subscription or free trial anytime by cancelling your subscription through your iTunes account settings, or it will automatically renew. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the free trial or any subscription period to avoid being charged. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Privacy Policy & Terms Privacy Policy: https://navio-db7965.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://navio-db7965.web.app/terms.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TV Remote Control4 screens
Universal TV™ Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal TV™ Remote Control at none against TV Remote Control's shown. TV Remote Control's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Universal TV™ Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TV Remote Control against 5.0 for Universal TV™ Remote Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, Universal TV™ Remote Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote Control versus Universal TV™ Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ControlUniversal TV™ Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmre AyarSecgin LLC

Customer experience

TV Remote Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Universal TV™ Remote Control

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • One Week Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Universal TV™ Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Universel Remote Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Universel Remote Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Universel Remote Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV™ Remote Control free?
Universal TV™ Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control or Universal TV™ Remote Control?
TV Remote Control and Universal TV™ Remote Control are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do TV Remote Control or Universal TV™ Remote Control have ads?
TV Remote Control shows ads; Universal TV™ Remote Control does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control or Universal TV™ Remote Control?
TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and Universal TV™ Remote Control weekly. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on September 28, 2026 and Universal TV™ Remote Control on October 4, 2026.

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