Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control ・ vs ADB 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

ADB Remote

Features
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Lost the remote? Your iPhone is better. ADB Remote turns your Android TV, Google TV or Android projector into a touchscreen. See the TV's screen live on your iPhone, tap anything to select it, swipe through rows, and type with your iPhone keyboard. A fast, haptic remote is always one tap away. YOUR TV, NOW A TOUCHSCREEN • A live preview of the TV screen, right on your phone • Tap a poster, button or menu to select it • Swipe to move through rows; press and hold for more options • Full-screen mode: turn your phone sideways and the TV fills it TYPE WITH YOUR IPHONE KEYBOARD • When a search box opens on the TV, your keyboard pops up automatically • Text already in the box comes along, so you can edit it instead of starting over • Clear the TV's text box in one tap A REMOTE THAT FEELS RIGHT • D-pad or touchpad: pick classic arrows or swipe and tap like a modern TV remote • Back, Home, Menu, volume, mute, play/pause, rewind, fast-forward and power • Hold an arrow or volume button to repeat • A gentle haptic tap on every press • Near-instant response on many Android projectors ONE-TAP APPS • Launch any app installed on your TV • Pin your favorites to the front, in the order you want HEADPHONES IN TWO TAPS • Open your TV's Bluetooth settings from your phone and connect your earbuds to the TV, with lip sync handled by the TV PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-in, no ads, no analytics • Your phone talks directly to your TV on your Wi-Fi, and nothing else • The app collects no data SETUP (ABOUT TWO MINUTES, ONCE) ADB Remote uses Android's built-in debugging connection (ADB), so your TV needs one setting turned on: 1. On the TV, open Settings > About and select Build number 7 times to unlock Developer options. 2. In Developer options, turn on USB debugging (and ADB over network, if listed). 3. Open ADB Remote on the same Wi-Fi. It finds your TV automatically. 4. On the TV's "Allow USB debugging?" prompt, tick Always allow and choose Allow. Works with Android-based TVs, Google TV and Android TV devices, projectors and streaming boxes that support ADB debugging over the network (port 5555). Some features depend on your device and apps. Need help? Visit adbremote.xyz/support. Android and Google TV are trademarks of Google LLC. ADB Remote is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google.

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control ・4 screens
ADB Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ADB Remote at none against Universal TV Remote Control ・'s 3. ADB Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown). Universal TV Remote Control ・'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. ADB Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Universal TV Remote Control ・ versus ADB Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control ・ADB Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvik llcShivam Raj

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
None

ADB Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control ・ free?
Universal TV Remote Control ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ADB Remote free?
ADB Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal TV Remote Control ・ or ADB Remote have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control ・ shows ads; ADB Remote does not.

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