Comparison

TVDeck vs Universal AC Control Palpanel

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

Head to head
About

TVDeck

Control compatible smart TVs from your iPhone using your local network. Access essential remote functions like navigation, volume, and power. Automatically discover TVs or connect via IP address for a simple and secure experience.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Local network connection
  • Automatic TV discovery
  • Manual IP connection
  • Navigation and selection
  • Volume and power control
Features
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TVDeck is a simple and intuitive smart TV remote controller that lets you control compatible smart TVs from your iPhone over the same local network. Once connected, you can access essential remote functions including directional navigation, select, back, home, menu, volume, mute, and power controls. Key Features Automatically discover compatible TVs on your local network Connect manually using an IP address Simple and secure TV pairing Directional navigation and selection Back, home, and menu controls Volume adjustment and mute TV power control Haptic feedback and button sounds Clean and intuitive remote interface Compatibility TVDeck currently supports selected Sony BRAVIA smart TV models. Support for additional TV platforms is planned. TVDeck is an independently developed third-party application and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Sony Corporation. Sony and BRAVIA are trademarks of their respective owner.

About

Universal AC Control Palpanel

Features
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Every Remote in One Panel Bring your TV, air conditioner, projector, and more into your phone. Connect a Bluetooth IR blaster, organize your devices by room, and start controlling your whole home in minutes. Still searching between the sofa cushions for the remote? Universal Remote brings the remotes scattered around your home together in one clear, easy-to-use digital panel. Connect the PalPanel IR Blaster to control your TV, air conditioner, projector, and other everyday devices from your phone. 【One App for Your Whole Home】 Supports 13 device types, including air conditioners, TVs, set-top boxes, IPTV boxes, smart lights, DVD players, fans, robot vacuums, projectors, digital cameras, air purifiers, speakers, and water heaters. 【Organized by Room】 Add devices to your living room, bedroom, study, media room, and other spaces. Keep every remote panel in one place instead of searching through a pile of similar-looking remotes. 【Familiar, Realistic Control Panels】 Each device type has its own dedicated control panel. Power, temperature, fan speed, volume, channels, modes, timers, and other everyday controls are clearly arranged and easy to use. 【Get Started in Three Steps】 1. Connect the PalPanel IR Blaster 2. Choose a room, device type, and brand 3. Match an IR code set and start controlling your device 【Your Privacy, Under Your Control】 No account registration is required. Your devices, rooms, IR code sets, and preferences are stored locally on your device and are not shared with third parties. Please note: Infrared signals cannot pass through walls. Make sure there are no obstacles between the IR blaster and the device you want to control. Bring every remote into one panel and make controlling your home simpler. 【Free Version and PalPanel Premium】 The free version lets you add up to three devices and use the air conditioner and TV remote panels. Subscribe to PalPanel Premium to add unlimited devices and unlock every device panel. Prices vary depending on the plans displayed in the app. Terms of Use https://fintaletech.github.io/docs/terms.html?lang=en Privacy Policy https://fintaletech.github.io/docs/privacy.html?lang=en

Screenshots

TVDeck4 screens
Universal AC Control Palpanel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TVDeck at none against Universal AC Control Palpanel's 2. Universal AC Control Palpanel's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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 AC Control Palpanel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. TVDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TVDeck ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal AC Control Palpanel every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
TVDeck versus Universal AC Control Palpanel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTVDeckUniversal AC Control Palpanel
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLuliang County Xishang Fufeng Network Information Technology Co., LtdFINTALE LTD

In-app purchases

None

TVDeck

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Universal AC Control Palpanel

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month

Questions

Is TVDeck free?
TVDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal AC Control Palpanel free?
Universal AC Control Palpanel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TVDeck or Universal AC Control Palpanel have ads?
Neither TVDeck nor Universal AC Control Palpanel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TVDeck or Universal AC Control Palpanel?
TVDeck ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal AC Control Palpanel every 6 days. Most recently, TVDeck was updated on October 3, 2026 and Universal AC Control Palpanel on October 13, 2026.

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