Comparison

TV Remote・Universal vs MI Remote * TV Box Controller

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

MI Remote * TV Box Controller

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful Smart TV remote. MI Remote * TV Box Controller lets you control compatible Samsung and LG Smart TVs directly from your iPhone using your local Wi-Fi network. No extra hardware. No complicated setup. Just connect and start controlling your TV in seconds. KEY FEATURES • Automatic TV discovery • Manual IP connection • Fast and secure pairing • D-Pad navigation • Home, Back and Menu controls • Power control • Volume and Mute controls • Channel controls • Number keypad • Media playback controls • Haptic feedback • Dark mode interface • Quick reconnect to previously paired TVs SUPPORTED SMART TVs • Samsung Smart TVs (Tizen) • LG Smart TVs (webOS) Additional TV platforms may be added in future updates. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open the app and select your TV. 3. Approve the pairing request on your TV if prompted. 4. Enjoy instant remote control. WHY USERS LOVE IT • Fast and responsive controls • Clean and intuitive design • Reliable local network connection • No account required • No cables or extra accessories needed • Designed for Samsung and LG Smart TV users PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium with a one-time purchase to enjoy: • Unlimited remote-control commands • No advertisements • Lifetime access with no recurring subscription IMPORTANT • Your iPhone and TV must be connected to the same local Wi-Fi network. • Some features may vary depending on the TV model and firmware version. • Compatibility may vary by TV model, region, and software version. • This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung or LG. Download MI Remote * TV Box Controller and enjoy a faster, simpler way to control your Smart TV from your iPhone. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://remote-control-theta.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

TV Remote・Universal4 screens
MI Remote * TV Box Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MI Remote * TV Box Controller at 13.0 against TV Remote・Universal's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 MI Remote * TV Box Controller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote・Universal ships an update every 5 days, MI Remote * TV Box Controller weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
TV Remote・Universal versus MI Remote * TV Box Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote・UniversalMI Remote * TV Box Controller
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViberzlab LLCIdriss Oujdi

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
1 purchases

MI Remote * TV Box Controller

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is TV Remote・Universal free?
TV Remote・Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MI Remote * TV Box Controller free?
MI Remote * TV Box Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote・Universal or MI Remote * TV Box Controller have ads?
Neither TV Remote・Universal nor MI Remote * TV Box Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote・Universal or MI Remote * TV Box Controller?
TV Remote・Universal ships an update every 5 days, and MI Remote * TV Box Controller weekly. Most recently, TV Remote・Universal was updated on September 20, 2026 and MI Remote * TV Box Controller on September 17, 2026.

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