Universal TV Remote Control‧ vs Zapp Remote for Android TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal TV Remote Control‧
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The remote that actually connects. Turn your iPhone into a universal remote for every smart TV — Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, Fire TV, Android TV, Vizio, Hisense, Panasonic, Philips, TCL and more. It connects in seconds and never interrupts you with ads. WORKS WITH EVERY TV • Samsung • Roku • LG (webOS and older models) • Sony • Fire TV • Android TV & Google TV • Vizio SmartCast • Hisense • Panasonic • Philips • TCL CONNECTS IN SECONDS Your iPhone and TV just need the same Wi-Fi network. The app finds your TV automatically — no codes to type, no complicated setup. Fast, reliable pairing is the one thing most remote apps get wrong; it is the thing we obsessed over. FULL REMOTE Power, D-pad, OK, back, home, volume, mute, channels, number pad, media keys and input switching — everything your physical remote does, in a beautiful dark design that feels like a real remote. TYPE & SWIPE Searching with a TV remote is painful. Use your iPhone keyboard to type instantly, or glide on the touchpad to navigate menus faster than any D-pad. LAUNCH APPS INSTANTLY Jump straight into Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and the rest of your TV's apps with one tap. CAST TO THE BIG SCREEN Send photos and videos from your iPhone straight to your TV. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Control your TV from the Home Screen without even opening the app. CLEAN & CALM No ad walls between you and your TV. No interruptions mid-press. Just a fast, quiet, beautifully crafted remote. PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium to unlock everything. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. GOOD TO KNOW • Your TV and iPhone must be on the same Wi-Fi network. • Works with smart TVs; IR-only TVs are not supported (iPhone has no IR hardware). • This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roku, Samsung, LG, Amazon, Sony, Philips, Vizio, Panasonic, Google, TCL, Hisense or any other TV brand. All brand names are used solely to describe compatibility. Privacy Policy: https://dmfinity.com/remote-control/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://dmfinity.com/remote-control/terms-of-use Support: https://dmfinity.com/contact-us/
Zapp Remote for Android TV
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your Android TV, Google TV and Chromecast devices. Zapp connects over Wi-Fi in seconds — no registration and no physical remote needed. WHY Zapp? ◆ Voice search: find movies and shows or control your TV hands-free. ◆ Screen mirroring: share your phone or tablet screen on the big screen with one tap. ◆ Instant typing: use your iPhone keyboard instead of the on-screen TV keyboard. ◆ Quick app launch: open Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video and more with a single touch. ◆ D-pad and touchpad modes: navigate exactly the way you prefer. ◆ Volume and power: full control, including your device's physical volume buttons. ◆ Multiple TVs: pair once and switch between all the TVs in your home. WORKS WITH YOUR DEVICES Zapp is compatible with Google TV Streamer, Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield and smart TVs from Sony, Philips, TCL, Hisense and hundreds of other Android TV models. EASY SETUP 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open Zapp and select your TV. 3. Enter the pairing code shown on the screen. Done! Free, fast and designed for iOS with a clean, modern interface. Note: your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. This app is not affiliated with Google LLC or any TV manufacturer mentioned.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zapp Remote for Android TV at none against Universal TV Remote Control‧'s 3. Zapp Remote for Android TV also leads on ads (none vs shown). Universal TV Remote Control‧'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 $3.49 per 7 days. Zapp Remote for Android TV asks for nothing beyond the download.
Universal TV Remote Control‧ ships an update every 3 days, Zapp Remote for Android TV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal TV Remote Control‧ | Zapp Remote for Android TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DMFINITY TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI | Aether Studios |
In-app purchases
Universal TV Remote Control‧
- Weekly Plan$3.497 Days
- Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$44.991 Year
Zapp Remote for Android TV
No in-app purchases





