Universal TV Remote Control ・ vs Sentry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal TV Remote Control ・
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a smart TV remote. Easily discover, pair, and control compatible Samsung, LG, and Android TVs over Wi-Fi. Navigate menus, adjust volume, change channels, and even use voice commands on supported devices.
- Automatic TV discovery via Wi-Fi
- Remote control for Samsung, LG, and Android TVs
- Volume, channel, and media playback controls
- Trackpad and text input on compatible TVs
- Voice commands for Android TV
- Save and manage multiple TVs
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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
Sentry
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Sentry helps you follow developing risks and prepare the people who matter to you. STAY INFORMED • Browse news for your selected country. • Explore reported air alerts and threat activity in Ukraine on an interactive radar map. • Review alerts and open their sources when available. BE PREPARED • Browse listed shelters and hospitals near you. • Create a personal emergency checklist and track completed essentials. • Save important people and places, then build a family plan with meeting points, contacts, transport, and check-in details. Country selection supports Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Germany, and Austria. Some features require a subscription. Alerts, news, and place listings depend on third-party data and internet access. In an emergency, follow official local instructions. Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bYMt-QW-Q6PD5n3XJmTVVbYfGqZNIDwcuu1eRv7_jmo/edit?tab=t.0
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sentry at none against Universal TV Remote Control ・'s shown. Universal TV Remote Control ・'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price 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
Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control ・ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Sentry sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Universal TV Remote Control ・ | Sentry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ivik llc | Kyrylo Sokolov |
In-app purchases
Universal TV Remote Control ・
- Premium Weekly Universal TV Remote3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Annual Premium$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$44.99
Sentry
- Month$3.991 Month
- Month Trial3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Year$34.991 Year
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