Comparison

TV Remote Control | Universal vs TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote Control | Universal

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Control volume, channels, apps, and cast media to your television. Offers touchpad, keyboard input, and automatic device discovery for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Universal smart TV control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Touchpad and keyboard input
  • App launching and media casting
  • Automatic device discovery
  • Multiple TV support
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a smart and powerful TV remote. Universal TV Remote Control lets you control compatible Smart TVs over Wi-Fi. Adjust the volume, change channels, navigate with a touchpad or D-pad, type with your iPhone keyboard, launch TV apps, switch inputs, and cast photos and videos to the big screen. KEY FEATURES: • Automatic TV discovery and fast connection • Touchpad, D-pad, and number pad controls • Volume, channel, power, mute, home, and playback buttons • Keyboard input for faster TV searches • Quick access to supported TV apps • HDMI and input source selection • Photo and video casting • Multiple TV support • Automatic reconnection • Wake-on-LAN for supported TVs • Dark mode and haptic feedback SUPPORTED TVs AND PLATFORMS: • Samsung Smart TV • LG Smart TV and webOS • Roku TV and Roku devices • Android TV and Google TV • Amazon Fire TV • Vizio SmartCast • Hisense Smart TV • Sony Smart TV • Philips Smart TV • Other compatible Wi-Fi-enabled televisions Your iPhone and TV usually need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Some TVs may require a one-time confirmation or pairing code. Available controls, casting features, app launching, and power-on support may vary depending on the TV brand, model, operating system, and network settings. Universal TV Remote Control is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any television manufacturer or platform. Premium: To receive full access to TV Remote Control Universal features, you will need to subscribe to Premium. Subscription Information: – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, or any other TV brands listed above. Privacy : https://mlnapps.github.io/privacy.html Terms. : https://mlnapps.github.io/terms.html

About

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control volume, change channels, use voice search, and launch apps directly from your phone. Connects via WiFi for seamless control without extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Volume and channel adjustment
  • Voice and keyboard search
  • App launching
  • Touchpad control for LG TVs
  • WiFi connectivity
Features
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Lost the remote? Take back control. Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your smart TV. Change the volume, find your next show and get back to watching. YOUR COUCH. YOUR TV. YOUR RULES. Stop hunting between the cushions. TV Remote puts everyday controls, a keyboard and TV app shortcuts right in your hand. Connect over WiFi, pair your TV and make yourself comfortable. No extra hardware. No account to create. A UNIVERSAL TV REMOTE FOR YOUR EVERYDAY WATCHING • Tap to navigate, adjust volume, change channels and control playback. • Press and hold volume or channel buttons to keep the action going. • Type searches with your iPhone keyboard on supported TVs. • Dictate into supported TV search fields instead of tapping letter by letter. • Swipe and point with the touchpad on compatible LG webOS TVs. • Browse and launch supported apps installed on your TV. • Find your TV over WiFi or add it by IP address, then reconnect for your next session. ONE TV. EVERYDAY CONTROLS. FREE. Use the in-app remote for one TV with advertising. Enjoy supported keyboard, voice input, app launching and LG touchpad features without a subscription. GO PRO ONCE. GET MORE FROM YOUR TV. One purchase unlocks TV Remote Pro: • Remove ads. • Save multiple TVs and switch between rooms. • Customize your TV app shortcut row. • Use Siri and Shortcuts for supported actions on a paired, saved TV. Buy once. No recurring subscription. MADE FOR POPULAR SMART TV PLATFORMS • Samsung TVs running Tizen • LG TVs running webOS • Roku TVs and streaming players • Google TV and Android TV models, including compatible Sony, TCL, Hisense and Philips TVs • Amazon Fire TV devices with ADB debugging enabled • Vizio SmartCast TVs Compatibility and available controls vary by TV platform, model and firmware. Keyboard, voice input, touchpad, app launching and power controls are available where supported. Streaming apps and their content or subscriptions are not included. GET READY IN THREE STEPS 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same WiFi network. 2. Find your TV and approve any pairing request on its screen. 3. Open the remote and take control. Remote commands travel directly from your iPhone to your TV over your local network. Optional diagnostic reports help us investigate connection problems and can be turned off in Settings. Download TV Remote and put your next movie night back in your hands. Support: https://tvremote.puresoftltd.com/support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TV Remote Control | Universal4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Control | Universal at none against TV Remote's shown. TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. TV Remote Control | Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TV Remote Control | Universal against 5.0 for TV Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Remote Control | Universal versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote Control | UniversalTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMehmet AlanVietTS CO., LTD

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TV Remote Control | Universal

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Plan - TV Remote Control$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan - TV Remote Control3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan Welcome$9.991 Year
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  • Yearly Plan$14.991 Year
1 purchases

TV Remote

One-time1
  • TV Remote Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is TV Remote Control | Universal free?
TV Remote Control | Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control | Universal or TV Remote?
TV Remote Control | Universal and TV Remote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do TV Remote Control | Universal or TV Remote have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote Control | Universal does not.

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