Comparison

TV Remote・Universal vs Remo

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

Remo

Features
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Your TV remote, done properly. Remo turns your iPhone into a fast, calm remote for your smart TV. It connects over your own Wi-Fi, with no account, no trackers and no server in the middle. FEELS LIKE A REAL REMOTE - A Dial with the four directions and OK, sized for your thumb, with a tap you feel the moment you press - Volume, mute, back, home, play and pause, channels, the number pad and the TV's own menu keys - Power, including waking a TV that supports network standby SWIPE INSTEAD OF AIMING - A touchpad: drag anywhere to move through menus, tap to choose THE APPS YOUR TV ACTUALLY HAS - Remo asks your TV which apps are installed and shows only those, then opens them in one tap ONE TAP, EVERY STEP - Routines press several keys in order, spaced so your TV keeps up TYPE ON YOUR PHONE - Type a search on your iPhone keyboard and send it to the TV in one go VOICE, SIRI AND YOUR WATCH - Hold to speak a command. Speech is recognised on your iPhone and never sent anywhere - Run commands from Siri and Shortcuts - An Apple Watch remote for volume, the directions, OK, back and home WORKS WITH Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Android TV and Google TV, Fire TV, Apple TV, Vizio, Hisense, Panasonic and Philips smart TVs. MADE FOR EVERYONE - Large Controls, left or right handed layouts, and VoiceOver on every key - English and Arabic - Several TVs, switch between them from the top of the remote PRO The directions, OK, volume and mute are free on one TV. Pro unlocks the rest of the remote, the touchpad, typing, apps, routines, voice, Siri and the watch, and more than one TV. Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://remo.moawiyathaher.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://remo.moawiyathaher.com/privacy/

Screenshots

TV Remote・Universal4 screens
Remo4 screens

Verdict

The call

TV Remote・Universal and Remo are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Remo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TV Remote・Universal versus Remo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote・UniversalRemo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViberzlab LLCMoawiya Thaher

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

Remo

Subscriptions2
  • Remo Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Remo Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remo Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is TV Remote・Universal free?
TV Remote・Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remo free?
Remo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote・Universal or Remo have ads?
Neither TV Remote・Universal nor Remo shows ads.

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