Comparison

UTV Remote vs GrabCast

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

Head to head
About

UTV Remote

Features
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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

About

GrabCast

Features
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Cast any web video from Safari to your TV in seconds. GrabCast detects the video playing in Safari and streams it straight to your TV or any DLNA device on the same Wi-Fi. No cables. No accounts. No cloud โ€” just fast, private local streaming. KEY FEATURES Auto-detect video streams in Safari Supports HLS, MP4 and other common formats One-tap casting to DLNA TVs and devices Works fully on local network (no cloud servers) Auto-discover devices on the same Wi-Fi Remembers your frequently used devices Playback controls: play, pause, stop Copy video stream URL for advanced usage HOW IT WORKS 1. Open a video website in Safari and start playing a video 2. Tap the GrabCast button in the browser toolbar 3. The app scans and lists available DLNA devices 4. Select a device to start casting instantly IMPORTANT NOTES Success depends on whether the website provides a direct video stream URL DRM-protected content may not be supported Requires DLNA-compatible device on the same Wi-Fi network REQUIREMENTS iOS 17 or later Safari with extension enabled DLNA-compatible TV or streaming device Same Wi-Fi network for all devices WHY GRABCAST GrabCast is built for simplicity: no accounts, no cloud dependency, no complicated setup. Just open Safari, tap cast, and watch your web videos on the big screen instantly.

Screenshots

UTV Remote4 screens
GrabCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

UTV Remote and GrabCast 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. UTV Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GrabCast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
UTV Remote versus GrabCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUTV RemoteGrabCast
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZHUO KANGXu Wang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

UTV Remote

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
1 purchases

GrabCast

One-time1
  • Unlock GrabCast$1.99

Questions

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

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