TV Remote Control Plus
By Gurcan Aksu
TV Remote Control Plus is a universal smart TV controller for iOS that enables Wi-Fi-based navigation and app launching for brands like Roku, LG, and Samsung.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The product removes the friction of managing multiple physical remotes by centralizing control within a single smartphone interface.
For Smart TV owners looking for a consolidated, smartphone-based remote control for multiple television brands.
What does it look like?
Key features
Sends control signals to Roku, Hisense, Vizio, Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, LG, Samsung, and TCL devices via Wi-Fi.
Provides cursor-based navigation for TV interfaces using the smartphone screen as an input surface.
Provides direct shortcuts to Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV, YouTube, Hulu, and Spotify from the remote interface.
How much does it cost?
The freemium model uses ad-supported access to build a user base, with a paid upgrade path for power users seeking an uninterrupted experience.
Velocity
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The app has reached a state of inactivity, with no updates released in the last 711 days. Development has effectively ceased, as the last version shipped nearly two years ago. There is no evidence of ongoing maintenance or feature development.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
Read the full review analysisCompetition
Competitive landscape for TV Remote Control Plus
How's the Utilities market?
TV Remote Control Plus holds a 4.33-star rating on iOS, though the lack of updates for 711 days limits its competitive standing against manufacturer-native apps.
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Key takeaways for TV Remote Control Plus
Where is it heading?
The smart TV remote category is consolidating around manufacturer-native applications that provide deeper system-level integration. TV Remote Control Plus remains exposed to this shift due to a lack of active development, which will accelerate user churn as hardware compatibility requirements change.
- The 23-month update gap suggests the product is in maintenance mode, which will likely lead to compatibility failures as TV operating systems evolve.
The SWOT
- Touchpad navigation provides precision control
- Refining connectivity for modern smart TV OS
Next best moves
Audit Wi-Fi connectivity logic because the 23-month update gap risks compatibility with modern router security protocols → maintain baseline functionality
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The lack of updates is not just a neglect issue…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The primary change is a shift in strategic recommendation from maintenance to sunsetting the premium upgrade path. This reflects an increased analytical focus on the reputational risk of charging for a product that has not received updates in 23 months.
Bottom line
TV Remote Control Plus relies on a static feature set that has not evolved in nearly two years, leaving the product vulnerable to manufacturer-native apps that offer more reliable connectivity.
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Access the full report for freeFAQ
Does TV Remote Control Plus work with all smart TVs?
Is there a free version of the app?
What is the difference between this app and my TV's native remote app?
Sources
- [1] App Store
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