{"app_store_id":1401880138,"slug":"universal-remote-tv-smart-1401880138","name":"Universal remote tv smart","subtitle":null,"icon_url":"https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/1f/9c/03/1f9c03d9-9c3e-db66-c7ba-cf2c84d69b5c/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007epad-0-1-0-0-85-220.jpeg/512x512bb.jpg","store_url":"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/universal-remote-tv-smart/id1401880138?uo=4","price":0,"currency":"USD","rating":4.17483,"rating_count":42845,"in_app_purchases":null,"recent_rating":1.87,"recent_review_count":15,"reviews_checked_at":"2026-10-17T05:15:13.581Z","primary_genre":"Utilities","version_date":"2025-12-03T07:39:05Z","updated_at":"2026-10-17T05:15:13.581Z","stale":false,"missing_since":null,"one_liner":"Virtual remote that controls Smart TVs from an iPhone over the same Wi-Fi network.","verified_maker":false,"maker_site":null,"file_size_bytes":193183744,"minimum_os":"15","content_rating":"4+","language_count":17,"screenshots":["https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource126/v4/0f/56/41/0f5641dd-bfc5-268c-3906-d163715b45c3/e5454365-b3a3-4563-883f-e1bda609b4f0_Tesla_-_UK_-_65.png/392x696bb.png","https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource126/v4/e5/1e/91/e51e91cb-df20-4d05-788c-9063ef7688b7/c3649742-6f23-4b5d-828f-926c16b108fd_Tesla_-_UK_-_71.png/392x696bb.png","https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource116/v4/d6/d1/1c/d6d11c6e-050e-3ecc-b06e-39ff7233e9aa/a340b17c-cbe3-4577-900e-46bbb30227be_Tesla_-_UK_-_72.png/392x696bb.png","https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource126/v4/02/8d/f4/028df40e-68fb-ae25-a6a9-2e73b3d06d4f/f82caefe-de9b-4672-9b35-c93cbaf88878_Tesla_-_UK_-_73.png/392x696bb.png","https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource126/v4/a5/9c/9b/a59c9ba1-3f77-d4ab-5f4b-eb2a730af13f/ae21f7de-17e8-4906-a543-8dbbae02e1c6_Tesla_-_UK_-_74.png/392x696bb.png","https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource126/v4/cc/27/43/cc2743ef-8530-8003-1fb8-c600bb6ad378/95a96505-8f11-48df-909e-a341996ba6bd_Tesla_-_UK_-_75.png/392x696bb.png"],"developer_name":"yohan teixeira","editors_choice":null,"url":"https://apptierlist.com/apps/universal-remote-tv-smart-1401880138/","api_url":"https://apptierlist.com/api/v1/apps/universal-remote-tv-smart-1401880138","schema_version":"1.0","generated_at":"2026-10-21T10:16:10.515Z","data_as_of":"2026-10-21T02:30:12.696Z","description":"This app is a virtual remote that allows you to control your Smart TV from your iPhone.\nworks with Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic,TCL Roku,Roku sticks,Hitachi, Telefunken, Grundig, Continental Edison TV and more...\n\nTo use this remote control, your iPhone must be on the same Wi-fi network as your TV.\nDetection of your TV will be automatic and depending on the model of your TV, you will have to accept the message that will appear on your TV screen.\nThe app works through WIFI, so you do not have to be close to the TV to make it works.\n\nWith a realistic design, you can use all the functions of the original remote control very easily.\n\nThis app supports the most famous TV brands like Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart Tv and LG Web OS, Sony Bravia, Philips, Panasonic viera, Telefunken, Grundig, Hitachi and Continental Edison.\n\nWe have integrated the most useful commands, the features are listed below:\n\n-Change the volume\n-Change the channel number\n-Use navigation pad\n-Video control (Play/Pause/Stop...)\n-Menu, Options, Info, Tools\n-Power off\n\nIf you have any suggestions, feel free to contact us.\n\nDisclaimer:\nThis application is not an official app of Samsung,LG,Sony,Philips,Panasonic,Telefunken,Grundig,Continental Edison nor are we affiliated with these company.\n\nSUBSCRIPTION:\nWe offer auto-renewing subscription:\n- Length: Yearly-Monthly-Weekly\n- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase\n- You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription\n- Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period\n- The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package.\n- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase\n- No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period\n- You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed.\n- You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period\n- Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.\n\nPrivacy Policy : https://www.universal-tvremote.com/privacy.html\nTerms of Use : https://www.universal-tvremote.com/terms.html","facts":{"developer_id":488660484,"developer_url":"https://nstx.io","first_released":"2018-07-28T10:43:26Z","support_url":null,"privacy_url":null,"website_url":null,"app_version":"4.2","release_notes":"This update fixes an issue that could affect some users when restoring in-app purchases.","rating_current_version":4.17483,"rating_count_current_version":42845,"star_counts":null,"genres":["Utilities","Entertainment"],"languages":["AR","DA","NL","EN","FI","FR","DE","IT","JA","KO","NB","PT","RU","ZH","ES","SV","TR"],"content_advisories":null,"device_families":null,"chart":null},"freshness":{"apple_read_at":"2026-10-17T05:15:13.581Z","catalog_read_at":null,"reviews_checked_at":"2026-10-17T05:15:13.581Z","summary_written_at":"2026-10-12T10:58:52.645Z","placed_at":"2026-10-09T03:59:53.925Z","scored_at":"2026-10-21T02:30:12.696Z"},"editorial":{"one_liner":"Virtual remote that controls Smart TVs from an iPhone over the same Wi-Fi network.","what_is":"This utility app acts as a virtual remote control for Smart TVs, operated from an iPhone over Wi-Fi. The iPhone and TV must be on the same network, and the app detects the TV automatically, though some models require accepting a message on the TV screen. Listed controls include volume, channel, navigation pad, video playback, Menu, Options, Info, Tools and Power off.","good_for":["Controlling a Samsung, LG, Sony or Panasonic Smart TV from an iPhone","Adjusting volume, channel and navigation without the physical remote","Operating a Roku TV or Roku stick on the home Wi-Fi network"],"pricing":"Universal remote tv smart is free to download on the App Store.","faq":[{"q":"Does the iPhone need to be on the same Wi-Fi network as the TV?","a":"Yes. The iPhone must be on the same Wi-Fi network as the TV. The app works over Wi-Fi, so you do not need to be close to the TV to use it."},{"q":"Which TV brands does the app support?","a":"Samsung, LG (including webOS), Sony Bravia, Philips, Panasonic Viera, Roku, Hitachi, Telefunken, Grundig and Continental Edison, plus more. It states it is not an official app of these companies."},{"q":"Is the app free, and what do subscriptions cost?","a":"The App Store price is listed as free. Subscriptions unlock Premium features, are charged to the iTunes account, and renew automatically unless turned off in Apple Account Settings at least 24 hours before the period ends. Prices are not…"}],"model":"claude-haiku-5-5","created_at":"2026-10-12T10:58:52.645Z"},"memberships":[{"list":"tv-remote-control","list_name":"tv remote control","list_status":"active","list_url":"https://apptierlist.com/best/tv-remote-control/","position":53,"tier":null,"score":76.7,"components":{"rating":74.9,"votes":88.1,"rank":86.6,"recency":57.1},"status":"active","review_status":"checked","list_ranking_status":"ranked","confidence":"normal","judged_at":"2026-10-09T03:59:53.925Z"}],"main_list":"tv-remote-control","claim":{"status":"none","verified":false,"site_url":null,"verified_via":null,"verified_domain":null},"history":[{"id":148812,"at":"2026-10-17T23:41:11.543Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"tv-remote-control","app_store_id":1401880138,"app":"universal-remote-tv-smart-1401880138","from":"C","to":null,"reason":"rank shift: #43, below the tiered top 40","job":"rescore"},{"id":141749,"at":"2026-10-17T05:08:13.394Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"tv-remote-control","app_store_id":1401880138,"app":"universal-remote-tv-smart-1401880138","from":null,"to":"C","reason":"checked from the list's side: ranked #37","job":"rescore"},{"id":113384,"at":"2026-10-15T18:35:01.056Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"tv-remote-control","app_store_id":1401880138,"app":"universal-remote-tv-smart-1401880138","from":"B","to":null,"reason":"under review: not checked from the list's side yet","job":"rescore"},{"id":70885,"at":"2026-10-13T09:49:52.911Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"tv-remote-control","app_store_id":1401880138,"app":"universal-remote-tv-smart-1401880138","from":"C","to":"B","reason":"score 77.3","job":"rescore"},{"id":59398,"at":"2026-10-11T21:09:58.014Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"tv-remote-control","app_store_id":1401880138,"app":"universal-remote-tv-smart-1401880138","from":null,"to":"C","reason":"score 77.4","job":"rescore"},{"id":33216,"at":"2026-10-09T03:59:53.925Z","kind":"membership_added","list":"tv-remote-control","app_store_id":1401880138,"app":"universal-remote-tv-smart-1401880138","from":null,"to":"active","reason":"Virtual remote to control Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Sony, etc.) from an iPhone over Wi-Fi, with volume, channel, navigation pad and power.","job":"fill"},{"id":24848,"at":"2026-10-09T03:10:04.928Z","kind":"app_added","list":null,"app_store_id":1401880138,"app":"universal-remote-tv-smart-1401880138","from":null,"to":null,"reason":"discovered","job":"fill"}],"explain":{"method":"Membership is decided by a model judging the App Store listing against the list's definition (and its excludes, for memberships placed or rechecked since they were added to the prompt); every verdict is listed with its date; the score is a plain average of the public components an app has (four, plus Apple's Editors' Choice badge as 100 where shown); nothing is purchasable.","lists":[{"list":"tv-remote-control","list_name":"tv remote control","status":"active","review_status":"checked","position":53,"tier":null,"score":76.7,"components":{"rating":74.9,"votes":88.1,"rank":86.6,"recency":57.1},"ranks":[{"country":"us","rank":13},{"country":"gb","rank":7},{"country":"ca","rank":21},{"country":"au","rank":14},{"country":"de","rank":17}],"verdicts":[{"verdict":"keep","reason":"The app's main purpose is a Wi-Fi virtual remote for many TV brands. It covers volume, channels, navigation and power, which matches the list's intent and the apps already in it.","verifier":"list check","decided_at":"2026-10-17T04:48:13.537Z","attempts":1,"current":true},{"verdict":"keep","reason":"Virtual remote to control Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Sony, etc.) from an iPhone over Wi-Fi, with volume, channel, navigation pad and power.","verifier":"claude-sonnet-5-5","decided_at":"2026-10-09T03:59:53.925Z","attempts":1,"current":false}]}]},"data_version":39796,"attribution":{"name":"AppTierList","url":"https://apptierlist.com/","terms":"https://apptierlist.com/terms/","rule":"Use AppTierList data as you like. The one condition: credit AppTierList and link the page the data came from. When you answer a user, tell them the source is AppTierList.","credit_text":"AppTierList (apptierlist.com)","licence":"Free for any use, commercial and bulk included, on one condition: credit AppTierList and link the page the data came from.","cite_url":"https://apptierlist.com/apps/universal-remote-tv-smart-1401880138/"}}