Comparison

Universal TV™ Remote Control vs TV Cast & Control

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

Head to head
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/

About

TV Cast & Control

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. Easily cast photos and videos from your device to the big screen, or mirror your entire screen. Works with a wide range of TV brands and streaming devices.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Screen mirroring
  • Photo and video casting
  • App launching
  • Keyboard input for search
  • Wi-Fi TV power on
Features
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Show your photos and videos on the big screen. TV Cast finds the TVs on your Wi-Fi in seconds and sends pictures and videos from your iPhone or iPad straight to the one you pick. Mirror your whole screen with AirPlay, and keep a full TV remote one tab away. No cables, nothing to plug in. Your device and your TV just need to be on the same Wi-Fi. Cast and mirror • Cast photos and videos from your library to the TV, with nothing to install on the TV. Run a slideshow, or play, pause and skip through a video from your device. • With AirPlay, videos keep playing when you lock your device or switch apps. • Mirror photos, videos and apps to Apple TV and AirPlay-ready smart TVs with AirPlay screen mirroring, built into iOS and iPadOS. • Find your TV without typing an IP address. Pair once, and TV Cast reconnects the next time you open it. Casting photos and videos works on most Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, TCL and Vizio TVs. Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV and Xumo TVs play videos with AirPlay. Some streaming sticks can’t receive casts. A TV remote, too TV Cast also controls Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, Apple TV, Vizio, VIDAA and Xumo TV, including TVs from Sony, TCL, Hisense, Toshiba, Philips, Panasonic, Sharp, Insignia, onn, Element, Pioneer and Westinghouse that run these systems. • Power, volume, mute, channels, play and pause, Back, Home and Options. Hold a key and it keeps going. • Steer three ways: arrows with OK in the middle, a touchpad you swipe, or a number pad for channel numbers. • Type with your keyboard to search for a show or enter a password. • Open TV apps in one tap from the Apps tab. • Turn the TV on over Wi-Fi. Some features depend on your TV: typing, number keys, opening apps and turning the TV on work on models that support them. Get started 1. Turn on your TV and connect it to the same Wi-Fi as your iPhone or iPad. 2. Open TV Cast, tap Find my TV and allow Local Network access. 3. Pick your TV. The first time, some TVs ask you to select Allow or enter the code shown on screen. TV Cast Pro TV Cast is free to download and lets you try casting and the remote first, so you can check that it works with your TV. TV Cast Pro unlocks casting photos and videos without limits, AirPlay screen mirroring, unlimited remote control and opening TV apps in one tap. Choose a weekly or yearly subscription (some plans start with a free trial), or pay once for Lifetime. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them anytime in your Apple Account settings. No account. No ads. Terms of Use: https://proapps.org/tvcast/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://proapps.org/tvcast/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Universal TV™ Remote Control4 screens
TV Cast & Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV™ Remote Control at 5.0 against TV Cast & Control's 4.4. TV Cast & Control's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Universal TV™ Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Cast & Control sells 3 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

Universal TV™ Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Cast & Control has 46 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV™ Remote Control ships an update weekly, TV Cast & Control every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal TV™ Remote Control versus TV Cast & Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV™ Remote ControlTV Cast & Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.4 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings346 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecgin LLCPro App Company Limited

Customer experience

Universal TV™ Remote Control

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

TV Cast & Control

All ratings46 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

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
3 purchases

TV Cast & Control

Subscriptions2
  • Remote TV Pro (1 Week)3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Remote TV Pro (1 Year)$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remote TV Pro (Pay Once)$79.99

Questions

Is Universal TV™ Remote Control free?
Universal TV™ Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Cast & Control free?
TV Cast & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV™ Remote Control or TV Cast & Control?
Universal TV™ Remote Control is rated higher. Universal TV™ Remote Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TV Cast & Control averages 4.4 from 46 ratings.
Do Universal TV™ Remote Control or TV Cast & Control have ads?
Neither Universal TV™ Remote Control nor TV Cast & Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV™ Remote Control or TV Cast & Control?
Universal TV™ Remote Control ships an update weekly, and TV Cast & Control every 4 days. Most recently, Universal TV™ Remote Control was updated on October 31, 2026 and TV Cast & Control on November 6, 2026.

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