Comparison

TV Remote・Universal 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・Universal

Features
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Turn your phone into a universal TV remote. TV Remote・Universal controls your smart TV and streaming devices right from your phone no extra hardware, no setup headaches. Lost the remote, out of batteries, or just want everything in one place? Point, tap, done. Works with your TV Samsung • LG (webOS) • Android TV / Google TV • Roku • Sony • and other AirPlay- and DLNA-compatible devices. Keep your phone and TV on the same Wi‑Fi and the app finds your TV automatically or add it manually by IP address. Full navigation D‑pad with up, down, left, right, and OK Back, Home, and Menu Guide, Info, and Exit Color buttons (red, green, yellow, blue) Volume & channels Volume up, volume down, and mute Channel up and down Channel list and previous‑channel jump Number pad (0–9) and dash for direct channel entry Playback controls Play, pause, and stop Rewind and fast‑forward Record (on supported Samsung TVs) Type and search the easy way On‑screen keyboard type searches and logins from your phone instead of pecking at on‑screen letters Trackpad & mouse Swipe trackpad for smooth, gesture‑based navigation Free‑cursor mouse mode on LG webOS glide a pointer and tap to click Apps & inputs Launch your apps jump straight into them Switch inputs and sources (HDMI, TV, and beyond) Cast to the big screen Send your own photos and videos from your phone to your TV Power Power off Power on over Wi‑Fi with Wake‑on‑LAN Handy extras Quick tools like sleep timer, aspect ratio, captions/subtitles, ambient mode, and favorites (varies by TV brand) Satisfying haptic feedback on every press Clean, fast, one‑handed dark design Private by design No account. No ads. No tracking. The app talks to your TV over your local network and keeps your connections on your device. By downloading or using TV Remote・Universal, you agree to our Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.viberzlabllc.com/remotecontrol/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.viberzlabllc.com/remotecontrol/privacy-policy Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ TV Remote・Universal is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Samsung, LG, Google, Roku, Sony. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Questions or feedback? contact@viberzlabllc.com

About

Universal TV Remote Control ・

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a smart TV remote. Easily discover, connect, and control compatible Samsung, LG, and Android TVs over Wi-Fi. Navigate menus, adjust volume, change channels, and even use voice commands.

Highlights
  • Automatic TV discovery via Wi-Fi
  • Remote control for Samsung, LG, and Android TVs
  • Volume and channel controls
  • Media playback controls
  • Trackpad and text input
  • Voice commands for Android TV
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a convenient TV remote control for compatible Smart TVs. Universal TV Remote Control helps you discover TVs on your local Wi-Fi network, pair with them, and control them directly from your phone or tablet. Use familiar remote buttons, navigate menus, adjust volume, change channels, control playback, and quickly reconnect to saved TVs. FAST WI-FI CONNECTION Getting started takes only a few steps: 1. Turn on your TV. 2. Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network. 3. Allow access to the local network. 4. Select a discovered TV. 5. Confirm the connection on your TV or enter the pairing code shown on screen. 6. Start using your phone as a remote. KEY FEATURES • Automatic TV discovery on your local Wi-Fi network • Remote control for compatible Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, and Android TV devices • D-pad navigation for menus and apps • Volume and channel controls • Play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, and other media controls • Numeric keypad for quick channel entry • Save multiple TVs for faster reconnection • Rename saved devices for easier access • Trackpad and cursor control on compatible TVs • Launch apps and enter text on supported Android TV devices • Voice commands on compatible Android TV devices • Adaptive interface for iPhone and iPad • Portrait support on iPhone and portrait or landscape support on iPad ONE REMOTE FOR MULTIPLE TVS Lost your physical remote? Battery dead? Have several TVs at home? Keep compatible TVs saved in one app and quickly switch between devices in different rooms. Universal TV Remote Control can be useful when you want to: • control your TV from your iPhone or iPad; • replace a missing or unavailable remote; • change volume or channels without searching for the physical remote; • type text using your phone keyboard on supported Android TV devices; • navigate compatible TVs with a convenient trackpad; • manage Samsung TV, LG TV, and Android TV devices from one app. COMPATIBILITY The app is designed for compatible: • Samsung Smart TVs running Tizen • LG Smart TVs running webOS • TVs and media devices running Android TV Android TV is available on selected models from manufacturers such as Sony, Philips, TCL, Xiaomi, Hisense, Sharp, and others. Compatibility depends on the TV model, operating system, firmware version, and supported network-control features. Some buttons and features may not be available on every TV. IMPORTANT Your iPhone or iPad and TV must be connected to the same local Wi-Fi network for network remote control. Some TVs require you to approve the connection on the TV screen or enter a pairing code. FREE & PREMIUM The free version includes core TV remote features and may contain advertising. Premium provides: • an ad-free experience; • expanded support for working with multiple saved TVs; • access to Premium features available in the app. Premium is offered as an auto-renewable subscription. Pricing, subscription duration, and any available trial terms are shown in the app before purchase and may vary by App Store storefront. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID settings. Restore Purchases is available in the app. Universal TV Remote Control is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, LG, Google, or other TV manufacturers. All product names, trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://universaltvrc.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

TV Remote・Universal4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control ・4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote・Universal at none against Universal TV Remote Control ・'s shown. Universal TV Remote Control ・'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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・Universal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control ・ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote・Universal ships an update every 2 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control ・ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Remote・Universal versus Universal TV Remote Control ・: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote・UniversalUniversal TV Remote Control ・
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViberzlab LLCIvik llc

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Remote・Universal

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$44.99
3 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control ・

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly Universal TV Remote3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$44.99

Questions

Is TV Remote・Universal free?
TV Remote・Universal 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.
Do TV Remote・Universal or Universal TV Remote Control ・ have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control ・ shows ads; TV Remote・Universal does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote・Universal or Universal TV Remote Control ・?
TV Remote・Universal ships an update every 2 weeks, and Universal TV Remote Control ・ weekly. Most recently, TV Remote・Universal was updated on October 31, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control ・ on October 12, 2026.

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