Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control ‏ vs PDFlick

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 ‏

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control power, volume, and navigation over Wi-Fi for major TV brands. Features fast text input and an intuitive interface, making it easy to manage your entertainment.

Highlights
  • Unified TV Control
  • Fast Text Input
  • Intuitive Navigation
  • Power & Volume Control
  • Smart TV Keyboard & D-Pad
  • Auto-detects major TV brands
Features
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Lost your remote control for TV under the couch cushions? Turn your iPhone into a universal Smart TV remote and get back in control before the opening credits finish. Dead batteries, a remote that vanished during moving day, or a new apartment with a TV brand you've never seen before—the physical remote always seems to fail at the worst moment. Universal TV Remote Control connects your iPhone to your Smart TV over your home Wi-Fi network, so you can manage power, volume, and navigation with a remote control for TV that fits right in your pocket. Universal TV Remote Control connects over Wi-Fi to Samsung (Tizen), LG (webOS), Roku TVs and players, Sony Bravia, and Smart TVs and streaming devices from Philips, TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Xiaomi, and Nvidia. With Universal TV Remote Control, you get: • Unified TV Control—manage power, volume, and channel switching across multiple TVs in different rooms from one iPhone. • Fast Text Input—use your smartphone keyboard to search for movies on Netflix or YouTube instead of typing with a directional pad. • Intuitive Navigation—move through complex Smart TV menus with an oversized D-Pad and a responsive center OK button, built for anyone who isn't especially tech-savvy. Everything you need from a remote control for TV app, built in: POWER & VOLUME CONTROL Stuck with a TV blasting at full volume and no remote in sight? Dedicated volume rockers and an instant power toggle send commands over your local network, so you can adjust audio or shut off the screen without leaving the couch. SMART TV KEYBOARD & D-PAD Typing a movie title with a physical remote control for TV takes forever—and it's even harder for anyone who struggles to read small remote buttons. Open the built-in keyboard to send full text strings directly to your TV's search bar. COMPATIBLE WITH MAJOR BRANDS Don't know what brand your TV is? Universal TV Remote Control auto-detects Smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony, TCL, and Hisense on the same Wi-Fi network—no manual setup or brand lookup required. Whether you just moved into a place with an unfamiliar TV or you're switching between rooms with different brands, one app handles them all. Turn your phone into a TV remote control in three simple steps: Connect your iPhone and Smart TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Open the app and select your TV from the auto-detected list. Start controlling volume, navigation, and streaming features right away. FAQ Q: Does this remote control for TV app work without an infrared (IR) blaster? A: Yes—it connects directly through your home Wi-Fi network, so no additional IR hardware or adapters are required. Q: Is Universal TV Remote Control a good option for someone who isn't comfortable with tech, or has trouble seeing small remote buttons? A: The oversized D-Pad and simplified controls are designed for exactly that—clear navigation without hunting for tiny buttons. Q: Which TVs and streaming devices does the app support? A: Samsung (Tizen), LG (webOS), Roku TVs and players, Sony Bravia, Panasonic Viera models up to 2017, and streaming devices from Sony, Philips, TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Xiaomi, and Nvidia Shield. Download Universal TV Remote Control today and turn your iPhone into the only TV controller your living room needs. Universal TV Remote Control is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony, Panasonic, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Sharp, Xiaomi, or Nvidia. Privacy Policy: https://rawsthorn.io/projects/remotecontrol_ios/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://rawsthorn.io/projects/remotecontrol_ios/terms/

About

PDFlick

Edit, scan, convert, and manage PDF documents with a comprehensive suite of tools. This app allows for text and image editing, annotation, merging, splitting, and secure protection of your files, all while working offline.

Highlights
  • Edit PDF text and images
  • Annotate and sign documents
  • Scan paper to PDF
  • Convert PDF to Word
  • Merge and split PDFs
  • Password protect and redact PDFs
  • Offline document management
Features
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PDFlick puts the PDF tools you actually need in one app. Edit documents, scan paper, convert files, manage pages, sign forms, and keep sensitive documents protected — without switching between multiple apps. 1. EDIT PDF Change text, images, and shapes directly in your PDFs. 2. ANNOTATE Highlight text, add notes, draw, mark up documents, and add signatures or other annotations. 3. MERGE & SPLIT Combine multiple PDFs or split a document into separate files. 4. ORGANIZE PAGES Rearrange, extract, and manage individual pages exactly the way you want. 5. SCAN TO PDF Scan paper documents with your iPhone and turn them into clean PDFs. 6. IMAGE TO PDF Turn photos and images into PDF documents. 7. PDF TO WORD Convert PDFs into editable Word documents. 8. COMPRESS PDF Reduce file size when you need to share or store large PDFs. 9. SIGN PDF Fill out documents and sign them directly from your iPhone. 10. WATERMARK Add custom text or images to your PDFs. 11. PROTECT PDF Password-protect your documents and keep them secure. 12. OCR & SEARCHABLE PDF Recognize text in scanned documents and make them searchable. 13. REDACT PDF Remove sensitive information before sharing your documents. 14. EXTRACT PAGES Pull specific pages out of a PDF and save them as a new document. 15. PRIVATE & OFFLINE Your documents stay on your device. PDFlick is designed to work offline, so you can edit, scan, convert, sign, and manage PDFs without uploading your files to a server. From quick edits to complete document management, PDFlick gives you the tools to create, edit, convert, organize, sign, and protect PDFs in one place. No unnecessary complexity. Just the PDF tools you need, when you need them. By subscribing, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pdflick.pntapps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://pdflick.pntapps.com/terms

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control ‏4 screens
PDFlick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PDFlick at 5.0 against Universal TV Remote Control ‏'s 3.0. PDFlick also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). Universal TV Remote Control ‏'s advantage is iOS requirement (18 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and PDFlick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDFlick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDFlick has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Universal TV Remote Control ‏ versus PDFlick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control ‏PDFlick
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings211 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAWSTHORN LTDMd Imran Ansari

Customer experience

Universal TV Remote Control ‏

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PDFlick

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control ‏

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock All Features3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Unlock All Features$29.991 Year
2 purchases

PDFlick

Subscriptions1
  • PDFlick Pro — Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • PDFlick Pro — Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control ‏ free?
Universal TV Remote Control ‏ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDFlick free?
PDFlick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control ‏ or PDFlick?
PDFlick is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control ‏ averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PDFlick averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote Control ‏ or PDFlick have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control ‏ shows ads; PDFlick does not.

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