Comparison

TV Remote Control | Universal vs Zapp Remote for Android TV

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

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

Zapp Remote for Android TV

Features
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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.

Screenshots

TV Remote Control | Universal4 screens
Zapp Remote for Android TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zapp Remote for Android TV at none against TV Remote Control | Universal's 4. On price, ads, 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. TV Remote Control | Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Zapp Remote for Android TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
TV Remote Control | Universal versus Zapp Remote for Android TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote Control | UniversalZapp Remote for Android TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMehmet AlanAether Studios

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
None

Zapp Remote for Android TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote Control | Universal free?
TV Remote Control | Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zapp Remote for Android TV free?
Zapp Remote for Android TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Remote Control | Universal or Zapp Remote for Android TV have ads?
Neither TV Remote Control | Universal nor Zapp Remote for Android TV shows ads.

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