Comparison

Remotes vs Universal TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

Remotes

Features
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Remotes turns your iPhone into a beautiful universal remote for the smart devices in your home — no extra hardware, no clutter. Everything works over your Wi-Fi network. CONTROL YOUR TV • Power, volume, channels, arrows, OK, back, home, menu and media keys • Number pad for quick channel entry • Wake your TV over the network (Wake-on-LAN) WORKS WITH THE BRANDS YOU OWN • Samsung (Tizen) and LG (webOS) smart TVs • Philips TVs (JointSpace) • Roku and Roku TVs • Android TV & Google TV — Sony, TCL, Vestel, Arçelik, Grundig, Hisense, Toshiba, Xiaomi and more • Android TV boxes, Fire TV, Chromecast with Google TV, NVIDIA Shield CONTROL YOUR AIR CONDITIONER • Temperature dial, mode (cool, heat, dry, fan, auto), fan speed and swing • Daikin and Gree / Tuya-based Wi-Fi air conditioners DESIGNED TO FEEL PREMIUM • A gorgeous dark, glass interface • Instant, tactile buttons with haptic feedback • Automatic device discovery on your network — one tap to add PRIVATE BY DESIGN Remotes talks directly to your devices on your local network. No account required. We don't collect your data. Note: Devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone. Some TVs show a one-time pairing prompt the first time you connect.

About

Universal TV Remote

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for all your Smart TVs. Control power, volume, channels, apps, and even cast content to the big screen. Connects seamlessly over Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for physical remotes.

Highlights
  • Control all Smart TV brands
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Volume, channel, and power control
  • App launching and keyboard input
  • Screen mirroring and casting
  • Touchpad navigation
Features
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Lost your TV remote? Turn your phone into a universal TV remote control for every Smart TV in your home. This universal TV remote control app replaces your physical remote when it's lost, broken, or out of batteries. Connect over Wi-Fi and control your TV in seconds — no pairing codes, no IR blaster needed. ONE TV REMOTE FOR EVERY BRAND Samsung TV Remote Full remote control for TV Samsung (Tizen Smart TV): power, volume, channels, apps, and keyboard input on all recent Samsung Smart TV models. LG TV Remote Complete LG remote control for LG webOS televisions — navigate menus, switch inputs, and type searches with your phone. Roku Remote Control Works as a Roku remote for Roku TV and Roku players: channel navigation, playback, and fast text entry — the easy Roku TV remote. Android TV & Google TV Remote Android TV remote and Google TV remote with D-pad, touchpad, and keyboard for Sony, TCL, Philips, and Chromecast with Google TV devices. More Supported Brands Vizio (SmartCast), Hisense, Panasonic, Toshiba and more — one universal remote control app for all TVs in your home. FULL CONTROL OF YOUR TV • Power, TV volume control, mute, and channel control. • Directional D-pad with OK, menu, home, back, and info. • Source/input selector (HDMI, AV, TV…) based on your model. • Playback controls: play, pause, fast-forward, and rewind. • Keyboard to type searches and passwords on your TV effortlessly. • Touchpad with gestures to glide through menus by swiping and tapping. CAST TO TV & SCREEN MIRRORING • Cast photos and videos from your phone to the big screen. • Mirror your phone's screen on your television. • Works with all major Smart TV brands and platforms over Wi-Fi. HOW TO USE THIS TV REMOTE APP 1. Download the universal TV remote control app for free. 2. Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as your Smart TV. 3. The remote app auto-detects your TV — tap to connect. 4. Done! Your TV remote control is ready to use. TROUBLESHOOTING • Phone and Smart TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. • TV not detected? Add it by IP — the TV remote app detects the brand for you. • Restarting your TV and router resolves most connection issues. • You can save multiple TVs and switch between them instantly. PREMIUM VERSION • No ads: a clean, uninterrupted remote control experience. • Advanced features and priority support. INDEPENDENT & TRUSTWORTHY This is an independent TV remote control app. All brand names and logos belong to their respective owners and are used only to describe compatibility; we are not officially affiliated with or endorsed by them. We test on many TV models but cannot guarantee compatibility with every model. Download this universal TV remote control for free and control your entire TV from your phone — the only smart TV remote you need. CONTACT Support: info@waynemobile.com Terms of use: https://waynemobile.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://waynemobile.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Remotes4 screens
Universal TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remotes at none against Universal TV Remote's 2. Remotes also leads on ads (none vs shown). Universal TV Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Remotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Remotes versus Universal TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemotesUniversal TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (12 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli izmirliWayne Mobile

In-app purchases

None

Remotes

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Universal TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro Annual$36.991 Year

Questions

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

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