vRemote vs TV Remote ∙ Universal Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
vRemote
Transform your phone into a virtual remote for your projector. Instantly focus your projector with a snapshot of the image. Seamlessly control your projector using Google or Alexa voice assistants after setup.
- Virtual projector remote
- Automatic image focus
- Google Assistant integration
- Alexa integration
- Phone-based control
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A virtual remote control for the projector in your phone. You can download vRemote, the virtual remote control can instantly help users automatically focus with a simple snapshot of the projected image. The most important is that it can help the projector be remoted by Google/Alexa voice assistant after the vRemote setup process.
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control
Control Samsung, LG, Roku, and Sony smart TVs with your smartphone. This universal remote app allows you to navigate menus, launch channels, and manage your TV settings effortlessly. It supports models from 2012 to the present, transforming your device into a powerful remote.
- Control Samsung, LG, Roku, and Sony TVs
- Supports models from 2012 to present
- Launch favorite TV channels
- Navigate smart TV menus
- Ad-free premium experience
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Turn your iPhone into a smart TV remote. Control Samsung, LG, Roku, and Sony TVs instantly over Wi-Fi — No setup, extra cables, or hardware needed. Get all the power of a physical remote with instant app shortcuts, channel browsing, keyboard typing, plus photo and video casting. Core Features: • Universal Remote Control for Smart TVs • Auto-detect nearby displays on your Wi-Fi network • Smooth touchpad navigation & fast keyboard input • Instant app shortcuts & switch between your favorite channels • Screen mirroring support • Cast photos and videos directly from your device storage • Works with most smart TVs from 2012 onward Compatibility: Our universal application is compatible with Samsung Tizen TVs, Roku TVs & Roku Streaming devices, LG WebOS TVs, Sony Bravia TVs, TCL TVs, Vizio TVs, and more. Premium Access Unlock: • Unlimited remote control • Casting & mirroring • All premium features • Ad-free experience Available with Weekly, Monthly, Yearly & Lifetime plans. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your App Store Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, or any other TV brands mentioned. Privacy Policy: https://fiisionstudio.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://fiisionstudio.com/terms-and-conditions/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote ∙ Universal Control at 4.5 against vRemote's 1.2. TV Remote ∙ Universal Control also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 26) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). vRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. TV Remote ∙ Universal Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. vRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote ∙ Universal Control has 33K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of vRemote's written reviews are positive against 10% of TV Remote ∙ Universal Control's.
vRemote ships an update every 4 months, TV Remote ∙ Universal Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | vRemote | TV Remote ∙ Universal Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (26 ratings) | 4.5 (33K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 10.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 33K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 150 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ViewSonic_International | Fiision Studio Company Limited |
Customer experience
vRemote
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control
Bugs and requests
vRemote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes during use
- Unable to connect to some Samsung TV models
- Purchased subscription not working as expected
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to control TV without physical remote
- More customization options for button layout
- Improved stability and reliability
In-app purchases
vRemote
No in-app purchases
TV Remote ∙ Universal Control
- Universal Remote: Weekly2 variants$4.997 Days
- Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
- Universal Remote: Monthly$6.991 Month
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- Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
- Universal Remote: Monthly$7.991 Month
- Universal Remote: Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
- Universal Remote: Yearly Pro$29.991 Year
- Universal Remote: Yearly Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Universal Remote: Yearly Pro7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Universal Remote: Lifetime3 variants$39.99
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