Comparison

TV Remote 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

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control volume, channels, playback, and use your keyboard or voice for searches. Browse and launch TV apps with ease.

Highlights
  • Universal smart TV control
  • Keyboard and voice search
  • App launching
  • Touchpad for LG TVs
  • WiFi connectivity
  • No account required
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/

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

TV Remote4 screens
Universal TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 5.0 against Universal TV Remote's 4.6. Universal TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). On price, ads, 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Universal TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, Universal TV Remote daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TV Remote versus Universal TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteUniversal TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings312 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVietTS CO., LTDWayne Mobile

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Universal TV Remote

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TV Remote

One-time1
  • TV Remote Pro Lifetime$14.99
2 purchases

Universal TV Remote

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

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote free?
Universal TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Universal TV Remote?
TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Universal TV Remote averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.
Do TV Remote or Universal TV Remote have ads?
Both TV Remote and Universal TV Remote show ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Universal TV Remote?
TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, and Universal TV Remote daily. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 5, 2026 and Universal TV Remote on October 31, 2026.

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