MAGic Remote TV remote control vs Universal TV Remote®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MAGic Remote TV remote control
Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for your MAG series set-top box. Effortlessly change channels, adjust volume, and power your device on or off with a simple tap. No more searching for lost remotes.
- Control MAG series set-top boxes
- Switch channels
- Turn device ON/OFF
- Adjust volume
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Single tap control
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Fully control your set top box MAG series with MAGic TV remote control! You don't need to look for your remote control to switch channels, turn ON/OFF your STB, control volume, etc... Control your set-top box of MAG series by single tap on your iPhone. To begin, connect your STB and iOS device to the same Wi-Fi network. Ensure that the remote control option of your set-top box is turned on. (Setting->System settings->Remote control). Compatible with: MAG245 MAG245D MAG250 MAG254 MAG255 MAG260 MAG270 MAG275 MAG324 MAG420 MAG520 MAG540 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Universal TV Remote®
Control your smart TV with your iPhone or iPad. This app functions like a physical remote, allowing you to change channels, adjust volume, and navigate menus. It requires your device and TV to be on the same Wi-Fi network.
- Power ON/OFF
- Volume control
- Channel switching
- Menu navigation
- Video playback control
- Touch bar navigation
- Automatic Wi-Fi connection
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▶ Universal Remote ◀ allows you easily to control your Smart TV using your iPhone / iPad. The operation is the same as the real TV remote. You can freely switch channels, adjust volume and enjoy your favorite TV shows. To use this remote control, you must have your iPhone / iPad on the same wifi network as your smart TV and you have to accept the message that appears on your TV screen. ▶ Key Features ◀ ● Power ON / OFF ● Mute / Unmute ● Volume Up / Down ● Channel Up / Down ● Menu Button with up / down and left / right ● Video control (Play/Pause/Stop...) ● Touch bar for easy navigation ● Automatic connection to a device ● No wires and no additional hardware needed! SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: - ▶ Universal Remote ◀ App is free to download. It contains preferable auto-renewing subscription options for Unlimited Use. - Once you subscribe to any of your preferable options, you can enjoy all the features of the app. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/hanjadevi/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/hanjadevi/termsconditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote® at 4.5 against MAGic Remote TV remote control's 1.6. Universal TV Remote® also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 28) and review sentiment (40% vs 23%). MAGic Remote TV remote control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). 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
Both are free to download. MAGic Remote TV remote control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Universal TV Remote® sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Universal TV Remote® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote® has 1.1K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of MAGic Remote TV remote control's written reviews are positive against 40% of Universal TV Remote®'s.
MAGic Remote TV remote control ships an update monthly, Universal TV Remote® every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MAGic Remote TV remote control | Universal TV Remote® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (28 ratings) | 4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | 40.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Infomir | Hanja Devi |
Customer experience
MAGic Remote TV remote control
Universal TV Remote®
User reviews
MAGic Remote TV remote control
From 28 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works perfectly
- 🚀 Quick setup and connection
- 💡 Useful remote control features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔥 App crashes after updates
- 👎 Missing key features like power button
- ⌚ Slow response times
Universal TV Remote®
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Instant connection
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Incompatible with some TV models
- 📢 Excessive ads
Bugs and requests
MAGic Remote TV remote control
Reported bugs
4 issues- App not compatible with latest iOS versions
- Unable to enter password or connect device
- Keyboard and text input not working
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add power on/off button
- Improve search and keyboard functionality
- Provide more remote layout options
- Restore previous free version features
Universal TV Remote®
Reported bugs
3 issues- Buttons not responding
- Frequent disconnections
- App freezing/crashing
Requested features
3 requests- Reset TV connection option
- Reduced ad frequency
- Support for more TV brands
In-app purchases
MAGic Remote TV remote control
- Remote Control Buttons$1.99
Universal TV Remote®
- Universal Remote Weekly$4.997 Days
- Universal Remote Monthly3 Days trial$11.991 Month
- Universal Remote$6.99
Questions
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