Comparison

Remote TV vs Universal TV Remote* Control

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

Head to head
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Remote TV

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a smart TV remote for Samsung Tizen, LG webOS and Roku TVs on the same Wi-Fi network. REMOTE CONTROLS IN YOUR POCKET Control power, volume, channels, playback, navigation, home, back, mute and more from a clear remote designed for everyday use. NAVIGATE WITH A TOUCHPAD Swipe through menus and tap to select with natural gestures from your iPhone. TYPE FASTER Use your phone keyboard for TV search fields instead of entering text one letter at a time with an on-screen remote. LAUNCH TV APPS Open apps listed by compatible TVs with a single tap. Available apps and controls depend on your TV model and platform. QUICK WI-FI SETUP Remote TV searches for compatible TVs on your local network. Keep your iPhone and TV connected to the same Wi-Fi, then select your TV to begin. You can also add a TV by IP address when needed. TRY DEMO MODE No TV nearby? Explore the remote, touchpad, keyboard and app launcher using the built-in Demo TV. PRIVACY AND ACCESS - No account or sign-up required - No extra remote hardware required - Commands travel from your iPhone to your TV over your local Wi-Fi - Some TVs may ask you to approve the first connection on screen COMPATIBILITY Supports compatible Samsung Tizen, LG webOS and Roku TVs. Feature availability varies by model, firmware and TV settings. Roku devices may need to be added by IP if they are not discovered automatically. Remote TV is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku or any other TV manufacturer. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://exo-pages.web.app/remotetv/privacy

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Universal TV Remote* Control

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UNIVERSAL TV REMOTE CONTROL – SMART WI-FI CONTROLLER & CAST Never worry about lost remotes or dead batteries again. Universal TV Remote Control transforms your device into a fast, responsive, and easy-to-use controller for your Smart TV over your local Wi-Fi network. Whether you need to adjust the volume, enter channels, navigate complex menus with a touchpad, type search terms on a full keyboard, or cast family photos and videos to the big screen, this app gives you full control in a clean, modern interface. KEY FEATURES • Universal Smart TV Control: Manage essential functions effortlessly—Power On/Off, Volume Up/Down, Mute, Channel Up/Down, Input Source switching, and Menu navigation. • Precision Touchpad Navigation: Glide through streaming interfaces, menus, and browser pages with smooth swipe gestures and instant feedback. • Full Numeric Keypad: Dedicated number pad (0–9) for rapid, direct TV channel selection. • Built-in Keyboard Input: Stop clicking letter-by-letter on your TV screen. Type movie titles, usernames, and passwords directly using your mobile keyboard. • Quick App Launcher: Open your favorite installed streaming channels and video apps directly from your phone with a single tap. • Local Media Casting: Stream your personal photos and videos directly from your phone's gallery to your Smart TV in high quality. • Automatic Wi-Fi Discovery: Instantly scan and detect compatible Smart TVs connected to your local network for quick pairing. HOW TO CONNECT IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS 1. Connect your phone and your Smart TV to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open Universal TV Remote Control and select your TV from the list of discovered devices. 3. Enter the pairing PIN displayed on your TV screen if prompted. (Tip: Please disable any active VPN on your mobile device to allow smooth local network discovery.) WHY CHOOSE UNIVERSAL TV REMOTE CONTROL? • Fast & Reliable: Direct local Wi-Fi communication ensures low latency and immediate button response. • Sleek Dark Theme: Ergonomically designed dark UI that is easy on your eyes during nighttime TV viewing. • Privacy-First Design: All remote commands and media casting happen directly on your local network. No personal photos or media files are uploaded to external servers. DISCLAIMER This application is an independent third-party utility and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any television manufacturer or trademark. Both your mobile device and Smart TV must be connected to the same operational local Wi-Fi network for discovery and remote control functionality. Terms of Use (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remote TV4 screens
Universal TV Remote* Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal TV Remote* Control at none against Remote TV's shown. Universal TV Remote* Control also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote* Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote TV ships an update every 2 weeks, Universal TV Remote* Control every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Remote TV versus Universal TV Remote* Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote TVUniversal TV Remote* Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKhanh Thong LeJigar Vaghasiya

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote TV

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
  • Yearly Promotion3 Days trial$9.991 Year
3 purchases

Universal TV Remote* Control

Subscriptions2
  • Remote Control Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Remote Control Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remote Control LifeTime Plan$39.99

Questions

Is Remote TV free?
Remote TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote* Control free?
Universal TV Remote* Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote TV or Universal TV Remote* Control have ads?
Remote TV shows ads; Universal TV Remote* Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote TV or Universal TV Remote* Control?
Remote TV ships an update every 2 weeks, and Universal TV Remote* Control every 5 days. Most recently, Remote TV was updated on October 25, 2026 and Universal TV Remote* Control on October 29, 2026.

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