Comparison

Universal TV Remote Control ‏ vs DayDrop

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

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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/

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DayDrop

Features
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DayDrop turns the dates you care about into something you actually see. Make a countdown for a trip, a birthday, a launch, or a wedding. Give it a color, an emoji, and a photo. Then watch a progress ring fill as the day gets closer — on your Home Screen, your Lock Screen, and your Mac. One thing, done beautifully. BEAUTIFUL BY DEFAULT • A progress ring that fills as the date approaches • Ten colors, gradients, and your own photos as backgrounds • Big, friendly numbers you can read from across the room • Standard or compact cards, whichever suits your list WIDGETS EVERYWHERE • Home Screen widgets in every size • Lock Screen and StandBy widgets • An "Up Next" widget for your soonest countdowns, or just one folder • Live Activities that tick down the final hours on your Lock Screen • A menu bar countdown on Mac — free for everyone COUNT DOWN, OR COUNT UP • Days, weeks, hours, working days, or a full year-month-day breakdown • Count up from a start date for streaks, sobriety, and milestones • Repeating birthdays and anniversaries that roll over on their own • All-day dates never drift when you travel or change time zones NEVER MISS THE DAY • Reminders a week out, a day out, and on the morning of • Pick the time all-day reminders arrive • Past countdowns can archive themselves automatically SHARE IT • Send any countdown to a friend in Messages with a rich preview • They can open it in DayDrop and keep it, or just see the link • Import a calendar event and turn it into a countdown ON EVERY DEVICE • Native apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac — not a stretched phone app • iCloud keeps everything in sync through your own private database • Split view, keyboard shortcuts, and a real menu bar on iPad and Mac • Shortcuts and Siri support for making countdowns by voice • Export and import your countdowns as a file, any time PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No tracking. No ads. Your countdowns sync through your own iCloud, and nobody — including us — can read them. DAYDROP PRO DayDrop is free to use with one active countdown, sharing, iCloud sync, a day-of reminder, and the Mac menu bar countdown. DayDrop Pro unlocks unlimited countdowns, all widgets and Live Activities, photo and gradient backgrounds, repeating dates, multiple reminders, count-up mode, alternative time units, folders, notes, custom app icons, Shortcuts, calendar import, and export/import. Pro is available weekly, monthly, or yearly with a 7-day free trial — or as a one-time lifetime purchase. If a subscription ever lapses, nothing is deleted. Your oldest countdown stays editable and the rest wait, read-only, until you come back.

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote Control ‏4 screens
DayDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DayDrop at none against Universal TV Remote Control ‏'s shown. DayDrop also leads on device support (4 vs 1). Universal TV Remote Control ‏'s advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 DayDrop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote Control ‏ ships an update every 8 days, DayDrop every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Universal TV Remote Control ‏ versus DayDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote Control ‏DayDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS1818.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAWSTHORN LTDDevScape.io LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control ‏

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

DayDrop

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Features$399.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote Control ‏ free?
Universal TV Remote Control ‏ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DayDrop free?
DayDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal TV Remote Control ‏ or DayDrop have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control ‏ shows ads; DayDrop does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control ‏ or DayDrop?
Universal TV Remote Control ‏ ships an update every 8 days, and DayDrop every 4 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control ‏ was updated on October 24, 2026 and DayDrop on October 25, 2026.

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