Comparison

TV Remote・Universal vs NoRemote

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

NoRemote

Features
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Turn your phone into a universal remote for every TV in your home. NoRemote connects over Wi-Fi and works with Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Vizio, Android TV, Google TV, Sony, TCL and Hisense — no extra hardware, no infrared, no cables. Open the app, tap your TV, and you are in control in seconds. THE REMOTE IS FREE — AND STAYS FREE • Automatic TV discovery on your Wi-Fi network • Full button remote: power, volume, channels, D-pad, OK, back, home • Switch inputs (HDMI, TV, AV) with a single tap • Type with your phone keyboard instead of hunting letters on screen • Launch your streaming apps straight from your phone • Every button press is free for your connected TV. Forever. WORKS WITH • Samsung Smart TV (2016 and newer, Tizen) • LG Smart TV (webOS) • Roku, TCL Roku TV and Hisense Roku TV • Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick • Android TV and Google TV, including Sony • Vizio SmartCast PREMIUM • Cast photos and videos from your phone to the big screen • Live screen mirroring — share what you see, in real time • Save several TVs and switch between them instantly WHY YOU WILL KEEP IT Remote lost in the sofa? Batteries dead? Kids hid it again? Your phone is always within reach. Everything runs over your home Wi-Fi, so there is nothing to pair, plug in or point at the screen. HOW TO START Connect your phone and your TV to the same Wi-Fi network, open the app and pick your TV from the list. Some TVs ask you to confirm the connection once on screen — after that it simply works. --- NoRemote offers an optional subscription with a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku, Amazon, Vizio, Sony, TCL, Hisense or Google. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Terms of Use: https://vesoftapps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://vesoftapps.com/privacy

Screenshots

TV Remote・Universal4 screens
NoRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote・Universal at every 5 days against NoRemote's every 5 weeks. NoRemote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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 NoRemote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote・Universal ships an update every 5 days, NoRemote every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TV Remote・Universal versus NoRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote・UniversalNoRemote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViberzlab LLCSIA Vesoft

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
2 purchases

NoRemote

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote・Universal free?
TV Remote・Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoRemote free?
NoRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote・Universal or NoRemote have ads?
Neither TV Remote・Universal nor NoRemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote・Universal or NoRemote?
TV Remote・Universal ships an update every 5 days, and NoRemote every 5 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote・Universal was updated on October 7, 2026 and NoRemote on October 24, 2026.

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