KlikyKliky vs TV Remote – Universal Control: What’s Different
Both are universal Wi‑Fi remotes with keyboard and voice. Kliky adds Screen Mirroring, Photo and Video Cast and AI Advisor. Theirs stays with the remote.
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Kliky vs TV Remote – Universal Control at a glance
How to read this table: “Yes” is what each vendor’s own listing says. “Not listed” means the listing does not mention the feature; it does not mean the app lacks it.
| Feature | Kliky our product | TV Remote – Universal Control |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | ||
| Platforms | iPhone, Android | iPhone (App Store listing) |
| TVs listed | Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Fire TV and more | Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, Fire TV, Android TV, Vizio, Hisense |
| Connection | Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi |
| Remote | ||
| Touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Voice search | Yes | Yes |
| Open TV apps and channels | Yes | Yes |
| Beyond the remote | ||
| Screen Mirroring | Yes | Not listed |
| Photo and Video Cast | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Advisor | Yes | Not listed |
| Live Activity in the Dynamic Island | Yes | Not listed |
| Price | ||
| Free tier | Yes with ads | Yes with ads |
Verified October 1, 2026, from the US App Store. The Kliky column is our product.
Where TV Remote’s facts come from: TVs listed, features and ads — apps.apple.com/us/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879
Kliky and TV Remote – Universal Control solve the same first problem: the remote is lost and the phone is in your hand. Both find the TV on your Wi‑Fi and give you a touchpad, a keyboard and voice search. The difference is what happens after that. Kliky also sends your phone screen, photos and videos to the TV and suggests what to watch. Their listing stays with the remote and prices it lower by the week.
What Kliky does that the TV Remote listing does not mention
Mirrors your phone screen to the TV. Kliky has Screen Mirroring. The App Store description of TV Remote – Universal Control lists a touchpad, keyboard, voice search and channel launching; mirroring is not on that list.
Casts photos and videos. Pick from your gallery and play it on the TV. Their listing does not mention casting.
Suggests what to watch. AI Advisor takes a mood or a few tags and returns titles with IMDb rating and running time. Their listing has no comparable feature.
Stays in the Dynamic Island. While Kliky is connected, a Live Activity keeps volume, mute, play and back at the top of your iPhone. Their listing does not mention a Live Activity.
Privacy and data handling
Kliky needs no account. It talks to the TV over your home Wi‑Fi. The privacy policy lists what we collect and for how long.
We have not reviewed how TV Remote – Universal Control handles data, so we make no claim about it here. Its App Store page carries Apple’s privacy label and a link to its policy; read both before you install.
Verdict: who should pick which
Pick by what you will do after you find the remote. Both apps cover the basics on the same TV brands.
- Best for: Kliky
- Anyone who also wants to mirror the phone, cast photos and videos, or get suggestions on what to watch, on iPhone or Android
- Best for: TV Remote – Universal Control
- Anyone who only needs a remote on iPhone
Frequently asked questions
Is Kliky free?
Yes. Kliky is free to download and the remote is free to use. Both apps list in‑app purchases on their store pages.
Do both apps work without the original remote?
Yes. Both connect over Wi‑Fi to a TV on the same network, so the original remote is not needed once the TV is on that network.
Does TV Remote – Universal Control have screen mirroring?
Its App Store description does not list it. That is not proof the app lacks it; check the current listing before you decide.
Control your TV from your phone
A universal remote for iPhone and Android.
Subscription terms
Kliky is free to download and the remote is free to use. Optional subscriptions are sold inside the app, billed by Apple or Google, and renew until canceled.