Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control ・ vs TV Remote

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

Head to head
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

About

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control volume, change channels, type searches with your keyboard, and launch apps. Offers a free version with ads and a one-time purchase for Pro features like ad removal and multi-TV support.

Highlights
  • Universal smart TV control
  • Keyboard and voice input
  • App launching
  • Touchpad for LG TVs
  • WiFi connectivity
  • One-time Pro purchase
Features
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Lost the remote? Take back control. Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your smart TV. Change the volume, find your next show and get back to watching. YOUR COUCH. YOUR TV. YOUR RULES. Stop hunting between the cushions. TV Remote puts everyday controls, a keyboard and TV app shortcuts right in your hand. Connect over WiFi, pair your TV and make yourself comfortable. No extra hardware. No account to create. A UNIVERSAL TV REMOTE FOR YOUR EVERYDAY WATCHING • Tap to navigate, adjust volume, change channels and control playback. • Press and hold volume or channel buttons to keep the action going. • Type searches with your iPhone keyboard on supported TVs. • Dictate into supported TV search fields instead of tapping letter by letter. • Swipe and point with the touchpad on compatible LG webOS TVs. • Browse and launch supported apps installed on your TV. • Find your TV over WiFi or add it by IP address, then reconnect for your next session. ONE TV. EVERYDAY CONTROLS. FREE. Use the in-app remote for one TV with advertising. Enjoy supported keyboard, voice input, app launching and LG touchpad features without a subscription. GO PRO ONCE. GET MORE FROM YOUR TV. One purchase unlocks TV Remote Pro: • Remove ads. • Save multiple TVs and switch between rooms. • Customize your TV app shortcut row. • Use Siri and Shortcuts for supported actions on a paired, saved TV. Buy once. No recurring subscription. MADE FOR POPULAR SMART TV PLATFORMS • Samsung TVs running Tizen • LG TVs running webOS • Roku TVs and streaming players • Google TV and Android TV models, including compatible Sony, TCL, Hisense and Philips TVs • Amazon Fire TV devices with ADB debugging enabled • Vizio SmartCast TVs Compatibility and available controls vary by TV platform, model and firmware. Keyboard, voice input, touchpad, app launching and power controls are available where supported. Streaming apps and their content or subscriptions are not included. GET READY IN THREE STEPS 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same WiFi network. 2. Find your TV and approve any pairing request on its screen. 3. Open the remote and take control. Remote commands travel directly from your iPhone to your TV over your local network. Optional diagnostic reports help us investigate connection problems and can be turned off in Settings. Download TV Remote and put your next movie night back in your hands. Support: https://tvremote.puresoftltd.com/support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control ・4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Universal TV Remote Control ・ at 3 against TV Remote's 1. Universal TV Remote Control ・ also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Universal TV Remote Control ・ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Universal TV Remote Control ・ against 5.0 for TV Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote Control ・ ships an update weekly, TV Remote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal TV Remote Control ・ versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control ・TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvik llcVietTS CO., LTD

Customer experience

Universal TV Remote Control ・

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TV Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

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
1 purchases

TV Remote

One-time1
  • TV Remote Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control ・ free?
Universal TV Remote Control ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control ・ or TV Remote?
Universal TV Remote Control ・ and TV Remote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Universal TV Remote Control ・ or TV Remote have ads?
Both Universal TV Remote Control ・ and TV Remote show ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control ・ or TV Remote?
Universal TV Remote Control ・ ships an update weekly, and TV Remote every 4 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control ・ was updated on October 12, 2026 and TV Remote on October 25, 2026.

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