# TV Remote - Universal

> Remote Control for TV

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1670649189](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1670649189)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1670649189`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Zap Software Studio BV
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (58,213 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.23.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2023-02-10
- **Size:** 62 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189)
- **Website:** [https://zap.studio/tv-remote](https://zap.studio/tv-remote)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://zap.studio/privacy-policy](https://zap.studio/privacy-policy)

## Description

**TV Remote - Universal** turns your iPhone into a convenient remote for compatible Smart TVs. Control popular brands including LG, Roku, Samsung, Sony, Philips, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, Hisense, and Vizio from one versatile app.

Simplify your TV-watching experience without juggling multiple remotes. This independent app is not officially affiliated with any supported TV brands or companies.

## Rankings

- #5,691 — Overall
- #2 — control
- #23 — university
- #30 — tv
- #44 — udio
- #54 — channel

## Review summary

Users consistently praise TV Remote - Universal for being free, ad-free, and easy to use across many TVs (TCL, Roku, and more), making it a strong replacement for lost remotes. They report fast setup and reliable daily performance, with the app allowing quick switching between devices. The main drawbacks are intermittent connectivity with certain TVs and the perception that some features require payment or a subscription, which some users feel undermines the overall free experience. Overall, most reviews view it as a practical, cost-effective alternative, except for occasional reliability and pricing concerns.

### Pros

- Completely free with no subscription or signup required
- Universal compatibility across many TVs/devices (e.g., TCL, Roku)
- Ad-free experience
- Fast setup and quick pairing (often in seconds)
- Very useful as a replacement when a physical remote is lost

### Cons

- Occasional connectivity issues: some TVs/devices won’t load or connect, or disconnect unexpectedly
- Some features require payment or a subscription, which many users view as undermining the free experience

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