Comparison

TV Remote vs Universal TV™ Remote Control

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 Control

Control compatible smart TVs and streaming devices from your iPhone. Offers essential remote functions, keyboard input, and app launching. Private casting of media is also supported.

Highlights
  • Power, navigation, and playback controls
  • Keyboard input for searches
  • Launch favorite TV apps
  • Private media casting
  • Connection diagnostics
Features
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Control compatible TVs and streaming devices from one calm, one-handed iPhone app. Universal TV Remote verifies the local connection before it says your TV is connected, so you can discover, pair, and try essential controls before choosing Pro. EVERYDAY REMOTE • Power, home, back, navigation, volume, mute, and playback • Keyboard input for faster searches • Clear connected, reconnecting, and unavailable states FASTER ACCESS • Launch favorites and installed TV apps when the device supports it • Switch between remembered TVs without starting over • Use the connection doctor for Wi-Fi, VPN, and permission issues PRIVATE CASTING Choose supported AirPlay routes and present selected photos, videos, or music. Universal TV Remote does not upload your selected media or collect viewing history. FREE BEFORE PRO Discovery, pairing, connection checks, and core remote controls stay available without a subscription. Pro unlocks touchpad and keypad modes, the full app launcher, rich media presentation, and custom layouts. Compatibility depends on TV model, firmware, enabled network-control settings, and the local protocol exposed by the device. Universal TV Remote is independent and is not affiliated with TV or streaming brands. Information About Subscription You can cancel your subscription or free trial anytime by cancelling your subscription through your iTunes account settings, or it will automatically renew. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the free trial or any subscription period to avoid being charged. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Privacy Policy & Terms Privacy Policy: https://navio-db7965.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://navio-db7965.web.app/terms.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Universal TV™ Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal TV™ Remote Control at none against TV Remote's shown. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 against 5.0 for Universal TV™ Remote Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TV Remote versus Universal TV™ Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteUniversal TV™ Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVietTS CO., LTDSecgin LLC

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 Control

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TV Remote

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

Universal TV™ Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Universel Remote Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Universel Remote Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Universel Remote Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV™ Remote Control free?
Universal TV™ Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Universal TV™ Remote Control?
TV Remote and Universal TV™ Remote Control are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do TV Remote or Universal TV™ Remote Control have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; Universal TV™ Remote Control does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Universal TV™ Remote Control?
TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, and Universal TV™ Remote Control weekly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 5, 2026 and Universal TV™ Remote Control on October 31, 2026.

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