Comparison

TV Remote Control | Universal vs Linko

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

Linko

Features
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Linko transforme ton iPhone en télécommande universelle pour ta TV Android TV ou Google TV (TCL, Sony, Philips, Hisense...). Pas de télécommande physique, pas de boîtier supplémentaire : tout passe par ton réseau WiFi local. FONCTIONNALITÉS • Découverte automatique des téléviseurs sur le réseau, ou ajout manuel par adresse IP • Navigation complète : pavé directionnel, OK, retour, accueil • Contrôle du volume et des chaînes • Pavé numérique complet • Raccourcis YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video • Rétroéclairage, recherche vocale, appui long pour la répétition (comme une vraie télécommande) • Reconnexion automatique à chaque lancement 6 STYLES, UNE SEULE APP Linko ne ressemble à aucune autre télécommande. Choisis parmi 6 designs entièrement différents : • Par défaut — épuré et minimaliste, gratuit • Verre — glassmorphism sombre et boutons en verre fumé • Métal — aluminium brossé et finitions chromées • Néon — ambiance cyberpunk, halos lumineux cyan et magenta • Cyber — glassmorphism futuriste, bouton POWER/SETUP fusionné • Céramique — porcelaine blanche et or brossé, accents émeraude Le style « Par défaut » est gratuit et pleinement fonctionnel. Les 5 autres styles se débloquent individuellement. CONFIDENTIALITÉ Linko ne collecte aucune donnée personnelle. Aucun compte, aucun tracker, aucune publicité. Toutes les informations (téléviseurs appairés, certificat de connexion) restent stockées localement sur ton iPhone. COMPATIBILITÉ Fonctionne avec tout téléviseur exécutant Android TV ou Google TV (protocole Android TV Remote v2), sur le même réseau WiFi que ton iPhone. ACHATS INTÉGRÉS Les styles supplémentaires sont des achats définitifs, sans abonnement ni renouvellement automatique. Conditions d'utilisation (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Politique de confidentialité : https://linko-remote-4d81.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

TV Remote Control | Universal4 screens
Linko4 screens

Verdict

The call

TV Remote Control | Universal and Linko are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Linko sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TV Remote Control | Universal versus Linko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote Control | UniversalLinko
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMehmet AlanDavid Bastian

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
Show 1 more
  • Yearly Plan$14.991 Year
5 purchases

Linko

One-time5
  • Style Métal$1.99
  • Style Néon$1.99
  • Style Cyber$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Style Céramique$1.99
  • Style Verre$1.99

Questions

Is TV Remote Control | Universal free?
TV Remote Control | Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linko free?
Linko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote Control | Universal or Linko have ads?
Neither TV Remote Control | Universal nor Linko shows ads.

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