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TV Remote - Universal Control App Complaints & User Negative Comments 2024
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✓ Tv RemoteJust a waste of $30 really I can’t even connect it to my tv it says it needs tv to accept but nothing comes up even though phone and tv are both connected to the same wifi zzzz.Version: 1.3.0
✓ Don’t waste your timeSubscription to use a damn remote. Dev you need to get a grip and cut this nonsense practice, not every app has to be a subscription especially something like this is totally unjustified. Also the app is unusable with ads setup like that. I get we all need to make a living but this is a joke. Ps. from a fellow app dev 1 star..Version: 1.3.0
✓ Universal Remote Not WorkingThis doesn’t work on Veon smart TVs. I’m disappointed really..Version: 1.2.0
✓ ScamScam don’t download.Version: 1.3.5
✓ LITERALLY A SCAMIf you are confused on how to cancel your free trial or any subscription just go to your account, subscriptions, and then cancel it. DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS APP!!.Version: 1.4.7
✓ Charged for subscription after canceleingI’m writing this review because I’m getting the run around so to the people that look at the reviews here is my honest opinion! I downloaded this app a year ago. It didn’t work for what I needed it too and originally gleaned with a free trial. So I downloaded it agreed to the free trial realized within that same hour that it wasn’t what I needed and cancelled the subscription (same day) and undownloaded the app. It never showed up in my subscription menu after the free trial so I thought nothing of it. Now here we are a year later and I’m being charged $40 for a yearly subscription to something I cancelled a year ago, did not use or even have on my device longer than an hour, and haven’t even seen in my subscriptions tab. And now because I haven’t paid it I’m no longer allowed to download apps until I update my payment method and pay this $40. I was instructed by Apple to pay the balance and then request a refund to resolve my problem (with no guarantee that I would actually get a refund!) the problem is I don’t have $40 to pay it/ or loose if it’s not refunded even if I was able to get the $40. So now my Apple ID is not usable to download anything because this app will not remove the charge that isn’t supposed to be there in the first place. I tried contacting support and couldn’t even find it. So if I could give negative stars I would. Be cautious with downloading this app unless you want unwarranted charges to your account..Version: 1.7.6
✓ It’s an ok app, but also a greedy one.It works as a remote for my Roku stick, and it works fine. However, It reaches a point where me watching ads aren’t good enough to earn the privilege of changing channels on the products I bought; and it won’t let me use the remote without purchasing one of the packages. Which means that my tv will get stuck on whatever was playing last and I can’t stop it unless I pay or turn it off. I tried redownloading the app, but it has the same result. I just watch less tv now, so I guess there’s a silver lining..Version: 1.6.9
✓ Not working after paying for lifetimeI spent $30 paying to have this for a lifetime. Ever since I paid for it, I am still having the app pop up telling me I should choose a service. Every time I hit the volume up or volume down button… it prompts me to choose 3 months, monthly, annually or lifetime. I’ve already paid for lifetime, so why does it keep doing this? Every time I open the app to use it when I come home dude turn on my television it does it as well. If somebody has already purchased a lifetime, remote control via app, why is it continually prompting me to pay for it??? This is ridiculous and unprofessional..Version: 1.6.5
✓ The only reason I use it is when my controller is lost.Every night, I turn on sleep music that is necessary for me to sleep well. With my controller, this takes about 15 seconds, maybe 30 if I need to find my wifi, but on HERE, it takes about 1 minute to successfully enter the sleep music and be able to rest. Why? ADS. I had 3 ads before even connecting to my tv, which is also a pain, and resilts in more time, but 3 Ads? Really? The greed the creator(s) of this app have is too much. Only install if you need it. Also, the amount of times it wants you to pay is far too many..Version: 1.6.9
✓ OverpricedI literally have a remote right next to me for free and these guys want me to spend 50 bucks to make my phone a remote… get outta here and back to reality.Version: 1.6.9
✓ Terrible took extra moneyI wanted the FREE trail , I downloaded app it took 45 $ then didn’t work because my phone is a iPhone without info red lights now I’m out 45$ in 2 min when I un subscribed.Version: 1.2.0
✓ Need permission??Why do we need permission in order to use this app, the only reason I downloaded this app was so that I can be able to use a remote when I can’t find my remote, also my remote doesn’t work from time to time so it would help if I had another option of working the tv, but I needed permission in order to even use the app which makes no sense. I already clicked allow but I need to get permission every time I use the app, which makes no sense. Don’t waste y’all’s time on this app I even paid in order to use the full controls and this app is still trash..Version: 1.3.5
✓ There isn’t any notification if I would like to subscribe it after three days try!No where to cancel my clicking mistake..Version: 1.6.9
✓ ScamScam.Version: 1.2.4
✓ Very disappointedWould give no starts if possible. Apparently this app once once upon a time downloaded on my old phone. I didn’t know and needed a remote to use for our tv so got on my phone and downloaded it. It sent me through the process and to start my free trial. I got the app. Could not get it connected to the tv (got it and tried it October 1st) since it didn’t work for me I cancelled it SAME DAY. Next day I got denied my request couldn’t figure out why so called Apple. Bc it was used once upon a time even tho it offered free trial and I didn’t realize it had been used before bc I’m using a different phone they could not refund it for me. It charged me $43. I’m very disappointed..Version: 1.6.9
✓ Works but has flawsIt works very well like a normal remote, handy when you can’t find the actual remote. However it keeps on popping up the premium purchase every time I go on the app as if I never press the ‘x’ button which is quite annoying as I can never peacefully use the remote without it popping up every couple clicks so I wish that didn’t happen. Apart from that it's great.Version: 1.6.5
✓ Didn’t work still charged $30 for the year and denied refundI purchased this because my TV remote had broken and I needed to see if one of these apps will work with my phone until I can get to the store to buy a new remote. Upon downloading it did not work and I deleted the app but apparently there is a three day trial and then $30 charged for the year. I contacted Apple and they denied my refund and then I read re-issued a statement asking for a refund again and they denied it again and now they’re saying if I go to my bank to get them the charge back to charge my Apple ID could be disabled. That seems kind of ridiculous and I won’t stop until this is resolved..Version: 1.6.1
✓ SCAM - CHARGE ALTHOUGH UNSUBSCRIBED & NOT USEDDownloaded - did not work with my TV so I immediately unsubscribed. App off my phone immediately. However charged annual fee on 15 Jan whilst my phone was totally erased, pulled apart at the Apple Store being fixed. Can’t unsubscribe a second time? There is NO OPTION TO UNSUBSCRIBE ONCE YOUR ACCOUNT IS CHARGED. SCAM.Version: 1.5.5
✓ Canceling subscriptionDespite no obvious way to unsubscribe, you can via your account under subscriptions in the App Store..Version: 1.3.8
✓ More expensive than actual tv membershipThey expecting from people to pay $7 a month to be able to turn up the volume. That's hilarious..Version: 1.3.0
✓ My remote is dead so I purchase thisAnd I have to allow access WITH THE REMOTE.Version: 1.3.5
✓ As usual, pushes you every second to sign up for paid accountThe usual crapware, works good as a remote but they bring up this splash screen asking you to pay for the app like every 3 seconds. It is impossible to use as an app and there is no way anyone remotely sane will pay £8.99 a month for the remote app. 💀.Version: 1.6.5
✓ Would be good but the subscription ruins itSo I downloaded since I lost my remote and when I tried to turn the tv off it wanted me to PAY £9 A MONTH or £30 for lifetime, absolute joke in my opinion. I don’t understand why anyone would pay that when you can just go and buy a remote. If you make the purchase a 1 time only and been £1 or under with free uses each month then that would be better. But still bad.Version: 1.7.6
✓ Tv RemoteTbh it would have been better if it didn’t use premium to unlock full access and the ads do get in the way. On the other hand it is a good substitute as my remote had brok and no longer works.Version: 1.4.7
✓ .Barely works half the damn time.Version: 1.6.9
✓ Good appI like the app but it is a shame that it doesn’t work on older TVs which would’ve been great I mean the ones that were around before smart TVs and all the newer equipment but not that date back before 2000.Version: 1.2.4
✓ BadIt is extremely delayed and none of the actions canceled each other. Most times what you press doesn’t register anyway from the app to your TV but if it does you will have to wait for the movements to register (up to 10 seconds each press) and sit through the movements in the order that you pressed them. Lastly, you have to pay for simple things like being able to use a keyboard or the little search tool on your own TV (a feature a lot of TVs already have). There are pop up ads for every 1 minute or so while you are using the app…which I would think they would make enough money with ads instead of having people pay for simple features. Bad..Version: 1.2.4
✓ Doesn’t workUseless.Version: 1.2.8
✓ Remote to enable you to watch more COMMERCIALS!!!!!!Paid 6.95$ for a month just to have commercials pop up every 4-5 clicks how fricken annoying!!! When you pay you should not be bombarded by ads !!!.Version: 1.3.4
✓ Hate those adsRemote is working ok but the offer for full use by free trial or paying a fee is constantly coming up. Sooooo annoying. I’m using this app because the two remotes I have both stopped working. Tried everything to reset but no go. Since this is a failure of the Roku product the app remote should be given as an option without the annoyance that comes with it. The way I look at it, even the app doesn’t work well. :((.Version: 1.6.9
✓ Waste of money.I paid for lifetime after checking all reviews. Thought it’s worth it because I have S95B. And the remote came with it is not replaceable or somehow it’s costly. I thought it would be better to have it in my phone. It works fine but every time I am having trouble. To turn on always have to use original remote. Then I can connect this app remote to the tv. It’s very much annoying. If u solve the problem, I will think about to update the review and give it full five star. Thanks.Version: 1.5.2
✓ Money grab!!!!Thought I was downloading a 3 day trial. Instead I was charged $49.99 and they will NOT refund my money. Never even used it once! Disgusting money grab. Now I’m out $50 for an app I can’t even use..Version: 1.6.9
✓ ScamDon’t do it..Version: 1.6.9
✓ It’s not free.I lost my tv remote and I thought this wild be perfect, only issue is that I can’t even turn on my tv without paying because I have to buy a subscription to unlock the main feature of the app. I’d rather pay to just get a new remote than the subscription of this app..Version: 1.3.0
✓ RunawayScam.Version: 1.2.4
✓ BuggyPaid for the lifetime plan, app continually just stops working. Hard to reconnect to tv, most of the time it only lets me press one or two buttons before I have to close it and spend minutes reconnecting it, if it reconnects at all..Version: 1.4.7
✓ Trial version is literally uselessThe developer is too greedy. This app is usually with payment. I am removing it.Version: 1.6.9
✓ Don’t waste your money with this appI selected the free trial, the app connected to the tv but didn’t actually work. I canceled the subscription the same day and it still charged me the yearly fee and said my subscription will end in a year. Not happy at all. I’ve put in a request for a refund and this app seems very dodgy..Version: 1.2.4
✓ It’s alright…The remote works and you can’t control the channel buttons and the volume if you don’t pay a fee. Otherwise, it works just fine. The reason I’m writing this is because I paid 30 bucks for full access to the remote (lifetime payment) . It was working like magic for the first couple of days, then it said I didn’t pay anything? I’m confused about that and it makes me upset. Anyways, there are no ads on this app which makes it awesome. But please fix this glitch I mentioned. Thank you..Version: 1.6.9
✓ Terrible 👎Yet again another thing asking you for subscriptions and spamming you with ads. its always awful companies using awful ways of earning money without caring about the people who use it. you are terrible..Version: 1.6.5
✓ RipoffHow is this not free?.Version: 1.3.4
✓ Works and then it doesn’tWorks for a short period of time and then it won’t connect at all. When it did work you would have to continuously connect back to tv, even if it has only been 5 mins since you used it last. Disappointing considering I paid for it.Version: 1.6.9
✓ Doesn’t workI’ve been trying to look for how to cancel my my free trial subscription before I’m charged as the app doesn’t work. And there is literally zero contact information or any way to do that. Please delete my trial immediately..Version: 1.2.0
✓ It’s okI like this remote but I wish it was free to turn down the volume on my tv Over all good app connects well and is quick to connect.Version: 1.6.5
✓ Don’t waste your moneyIn order to allow access to your phone, you have to have a working tv remote, which is paradoxical. Absolutely avoid, I’ve just been stung £29 also because I clicked the 3 day free trial and then £20+ annually and it took it out straight away… so how that’s a free trial I’ll never know. None of these apps work for your tv..Version: 1.3.5
✓ ScamScam app. Bought and does nothing. Can’t turn my tv on does not do anything. Out $40 now.Version: 1.6.9
✓ Very badVery very bad.Version: 1.3.0
✓ Had to modify for SamsungThe stock remote for my Samsung TV broke, so I tried this app as a replacement. After paying $30 to unlock it, I then found out that I needed to approve access on my TV… with the remote… The app is nice because it puts everything on an easy-to-navigate platform on your phone. But I had to buy a replacement remote ANYWAY, just to approve access for the app on my Samsung TV. It says that your TV will automatically approve, but that was not the case for mine..Version: 1.6.9
✓ Poor App and Fake ReviewsThis app is rubbish , it doesn’t work at all . Too many ads to try and make you pay to get rid of them. Plus it seems the developer has added fake reviews to increase downloads.Version: 1.5.2
✓ It works. But not worth 39.99😂😂 39.99 a year for a remote on Amazon for less than 20?.Version: 1.2.0
✓ Ne perdez pas votre tempsAucune façon d'utiliser la manette sans payer l'abonnement premium. Sauvez vous du temps!.Version: 1.6.9
✓ DelayAfter it using the tv remote for a while it gets delayed or sometimes it won’t work unless you disconnect than connect again .. Please fix this as soon as possible thanks.Version: 1.4.7
✓ It’s good for what it isI liked this app at the start but when I decided to try out the free trial it didn’t give me a free trial it just started to charge me for the annual subscription and I don’t know what to do anymore since I can’t use anything else or contact them.Version: 1.6.9
✓ Do not recommend, didn’t even work.I don’t recommend this app. Firstly it wouldn’t let me do anything without upgrading to premium, then when I did, it wouldn’t do anything. It’s connected to my TV, yet the TV is not responding to the app. Very disappointed. I read reviews after purchasing (my mistake) to see the creator has suggested updating the app… I don’t have that option as I’ve just downloaded it and it’s still not working. I won’t be purchasing anything from this creator..Version: 1.3.9
✓ Pointless if you’ve lost you’ve lost your remoteYou need to be able to turn your TV on and connect it to the wifi, in order to use this app which we couldn’t do as we had lost the remote... so very unhelpful and a waste of a download.Version: 1.3.9
✓ DO NOT DOWNLOADOk so I connected this remote to my jvc to and basically when I clicked the volume down and up it was keep on saying subscribe Or some thing but the go up and down left right we’re fine the ok button was good and the home and back were good ITS JUST THE REST OF THE BUTTONS.Version: 1.6.9
✓ Total waste of time.I tried to get this remote app bc I lost my actual remote for my tv, then this app is telling me I have to pay $47.99 to use a tv remote.. are you kidding me? AND IT DOESNT EVEN WORK. Do not install this app..Version: 1.6.9
✓ Paying to use the volume???Lost my remote ofc and tried this one….Why is it $30 a year to use features like the volume? At least they offer a 3 day trial which is enough to get a new remote or just download the Google Tv app. At least that one lets you hold down the back button to start a video over instead of making you tap a million times to go back 5-10 seconds. Granted, it did what needed to be done for those 3 days so 3 stars..Version: 1.5.2
✓ EhI know this won’t be seen, but might as well write this anyways. First, I can only press the arrows and the OK buttons, alongside the back and close buttons. Everything else needs a subscription, I mean seriously why?! At least let your users turn the volume up or down, jeez. Second, WHY DOES A YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION COST 40$ A YEAR BUT A PERMANENT SUBSCRIPTION COSTS 30$?!?!?! That’s just ridiculous marketing, either increase the permanent subscription price or decrease the yearly subscription price. They both might be dumb, but at least it’s decent marketing and has actual reasoning..Version: 1.6.4
✓ PoorI pay the subscription monthly for this for full use of the app. Everytime I try to use it I have to unpair from the tv then re-pair it. It used to work first time every time now half the time I don’t even bother.Version: 1.6.4
✓ FrustratingI’m on the verge of deleted this app and cancelling my subscription. When it works it works good, but I’m fed up of constantly having to delete and reinstall because it gets stuck on the loading screen. It also constantly disconnects from the television. Its so annoying..Version: 1.5.5
✓ App not working and funds taken from my accountPlease, kindly reimburse my account as this app is not working with my phone and TV and I have been debited. I just downloaded it and it’s still in trial period and you debited £39 immediately…… Please refund me.Version: 1.6.9
✓ Doesn't workThis app. doesn't work at all with my tv . I tried many times to connect it with my tv but it was without succes. That's why I want you to guide me how to cancel my membership and stop the payment. Thank you.Version: 1.6.9
✓ UselessIt connects to my phone but when I try push any of the buttons, nothing works 🤦🏽♀️.Version: 1.6.9
✓ Hard to cancelI downloaded this app to use on my neon smart TV but it didn’t work I have sent two emails to cancel my subscription but haven’t heard anything back, there is no obvious way to cancel ..Version: 1.2.4
✓ Doesn’t workDidn’t work for me..Version: 1.3.5
✓ JunkNever stays connected long enough to even find a show.Version: 1.6.9
✓ Can’t connect my TvCan’t connect to my TV not enough instruction.Version: 1.2.0
✓ Horrible app with zero supportThis app is horrible. Plain and simple. It works selectively and on select TV’s. It will control some of the options on my TV but it will not perform the most basic function of turning the power on. Zero help from developers whom I have contacted multiple times with no effort to fix the problem. There are other apps out there that actually work including the Roku app that costs nothing. This is not worth the very high price tag. In addition every single time I open the app I get pop up’s asked no to review the app. Pop up’s are unacceptable on paid apps..Version: 1.6.5
✓ Only works with limited functionalityI love being able to control the tv with the app on my phone, but it only really works for the volume, and to power off. If I am not already powered on, it cannot connect to the LG wifi network. It is disappointing. My tv isn’t that old either, so I don’t think that’s the reason..Version: 1.6.9
✓ Unusable without payingIt won’t even let me try it without signing up to pay. Waste of my time..Version: 1.6.9
✓ Waste of moneyBought this for $11.99 and it doesn’t work. It says it’s hooked up to my Xbox but nothing is working/ changing. Waste of money..Version: 1.6.9
✓ Try before butRemote is cool but less options are open to try without subscription. It would be great if we could use it for sometime before making a decision to buy it. Usage might help the subscriber to make a positive decision..Version: 1.6.4
✓ Remote saverThis morning I was on my ipad trying to pair my iPad with the tv then I saw this app pop up and I said let me try it and it saved my live from working..Version: 1.6.5
✓ Doesn’t work wellUsed to be a good app. I liked the feature to move the cursor freely. Then that option was taken away! And ad popping up after every click. I’m not paying £25 to do that or £10p/M. It now no longer connects to the TV at all. So is useless and I’m deleting it..Version: 1.6.1
✓ DO NOT PURCHASE!!!!Downloaded it for my sons TV, purchased a subscription and it doesn't work on any of the smart TVs in our house... Absolute rubbish......Version: 1.3.0
✓ FaultyThere is no 3 free day trial they took 7.99 out of my bank straight away and the app didn’t work with my tv I’ve tried messaging them for a refund but I haven’t heard anything back and my bank won’t stop the direct debit they’ve set up don’t even know if I’ll get my money back they won’t reply to me within the so called 3 free day’s trial.Version: 1.3.0
✓ Try before buyWas trying this app in replace of my phone and it didn’t go down well… literally an advert after every click, some commands do not work such as the volume button and other. Why would I want to pay £30 for this when my first impression on it was terrible.Version: 1.6.4
✓ Does not workIt wants me to pay first before using ..Version: 1.6.9
✓ Doesn’t workPaid £30 for this and after 1 use it won’t connect to my tv at all!! Says it on the list but each time I click it either nothing happens or it says “can’t connect to tv” - looked everywhere for help but if you go to their website there is absolutely nothing on there!!!.Version: 1.6.5
✓ Didn’t work 😣When my uncle asks me to sleep with him, he always digests the remote meaning i have to wait a day before it comes out of him when he’s in the toilet. so i found this app and i connected it to my phillips tv and it didn’t do anything. every 3 seconds it would ask me to subscribe. guess i have to wait a day for my uncle to do his business 😤.Version: 1.6.8
✓ Volume??For the most part it’s fine but the volume button does not work m that was the only reason I started the free subscription thank god I didn’t pay for it I’d rather buy a new remote (mine has a spin in the washing machine 🫣🫣) the free version is fine apart from all of the ads so not upgrade to paid version as it adds nothing.Version: 1.6.8
✓ Pay to use so annyongShdjjf.Version: 1.6.9
✓ Waste of moneyThe ok button doesn’t work at all so cannot actually watch anything on my tv, it lets me navigate through the apps but won’t let me press ok on anything!! Soo frustrating considering I’ve paid full price, it was dearer than purchasing a physical universal remote!!! Don’t bother purchasing this app, it’s a waste of money!!.Version: 1.6.9
✓ Half a starWants money for a subscription before you can even do anything on it.Version: 1.6.9
✓ JennyThis app was great for the first few days but now it won’t connect up at all. Useless waste of my $50+. Don’t waste your time paying for this app. I paid for a year’s subscription and it’s worthless. NOT VALUE FOR MONEY..Version: 1.6.8
✓ Connection problems + predatory subscription• Even after following all troubleshooting steps the app suggests (and many others that I know can/could work for such issues), the app never saw a single other device on my network. That stops it from doing its one job. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ • MUCH BIGGER ISSUE: In order to even try to see if it will work (such as detecting other devices, much less working as a remote for them), you have to purchase a subscription. That's annoying, but still not wrong. You can agree to a three-DAY trial that will then switch to a $30 ANNUAL subscription, or you can pay $20 for a LIFETIME subscription. They are obviously counting on users activating the trial and forgetting about it, hopefully for years, so they can drain money from them until they realize. This is a flagrantly anti-consumer practice that is morally repugnant. Stay away from this company..Version: 1.3.8
✓ Keep having issues with the remote even connecting to my TVThe remote works well for the most part, when it actually decides to connect to my TV. I’m sick of having to then it off & reset things for it to connect. Feel like I’m paying for something that only works half of the time. Not overly impressed, but my remote doesn’t work & any I’ve bought since are just cheap crap. Just wish this would connect to my tv when I actually needed it to.Version: 1.6.1
✓ Annoying Money Hungry RokuIt was the most amazing app full control of your tv from the tip of your finger and allowed access to all things like a regular remote, well it updated on its own? and now it has to be paid for… or you cant type on the keyboard and you can’t turn the volume up unless you pay 20$ dollars???? just use your remote and delete this app… or go buy a new remote.. they are fully capable of offering you this app at no charge so now they just found out they can put ads and charge you for random things and they are already a billion dollar company…. who found out they can make money off people who make a honest living…….:. it’s giving no it’s giving don’t download this app :).Version: 1.3.0
✓ ScamDon’t get this app, I clicked on 3days free trial and they charged me for a whole year instead 49.99$ I want my money back.simple.Version: 1.6.9
✓ Did it’s job for a bitAside from the ridiculous price point (I will take the blame for not doing my due diligence and cancelling the subscription within 3 days). The remote disconnects so easily it’s frustrating. Now the app won’t even connect to my tv, no matter how many times I power down and restart my tv and my phone. For $40 I could have gotten a few physical remotes and not have to deal with this. Only reason I gave it 2 stars was it worked fine during the 3-day trial and a little after, but save your money honestly..Version: 1.6.5
✓ I hate this appThis could be a good app for your tv but it’s not because it makes me have to pay and it’s such a waste of money just for one app for your tv. And some of us people and me can’t turn down the volume. This is such a bad app and really easy to know that this app wants to make money out of us. Please do something with this app.Version: 1.5.2
✓ No purposes!This app serve no purposes. Literally you need to open the tv with the remote to be able to use your phone as a remote? Why just WHY?.Version: 1.3.5
✓ Ne respect pas son engagementJe devais avoir 3 jours gratuit pour tester l’application et on m’a tout suite facturer pour l’année sans vouloir me rembourser.Version: 1.6.9
✓ NopeI couldnt figure out how to use this at all. The 4 digit code didnt even show on my screen. Was not prepared to pay for an app i couldnt use..Version: 1.3.0
✓ Too many ads and disconnects all the time!My tv remote is lost… so I’ve been trying to find a good tv remote app. Well that’s impossible!!! I have a hard time keeping this app and my tv linked. Also seriously with the ADS NONSTOP! Literally you push the buttons a few times(if that) ADS. You stop for a second to watch a preview… more ADS and/or disconnects. If you have a smart TV and you have to down the power with each disconnection to reconnect. So you start over, which is a pain and takes too much times when you have to do this all the time! But otherwise this app set up is pretty good. But fix the ADS, WAY TOO MANY!!! And fix how easily it disconnects!!! Then you’ll have a pretty good app. But until then… 1 star. I’m ready to go buy a universal remote. Technology has failed again!!!.Version: 1.3.5
✓ Too priceyWow, $54 for a remote. That seems a bit excessive I wouldn’t pay more than $8 for this. Free version does not let you do anything. All i wanted was to turn tv on/off and volume. Maybe more advanced options should be premium but the necessities should be free or at least a cheaper tier.Version: 1.5.2
✓ After paying for yearly subscription the app no longer working????No good.Version: 1.3.8
✓ When it works, it’s great.I purchased the year after the trail run and it worked great for a month or so & then just stopped connevting. It would say I’m connected to the tv but remote never changed. I was within the same Wi-Fi. I deleted & redownloaded again, worked great for a couple months again & then just stopped connecting to my bedroom tv. I did the same thing over again, made sure everything was up to date and then deleted and redownloaded. Nothing. Contacted sunstone support, I have to update my phone. That’s all too much to have to hope and pray it’s going to work..Version: 1.3.8
✓ Major scamScamed me out of 50.00 for “free” trail and app does not work even with the subscription.Version: 1.6.9
✓ Good app need accountMint remote app work but I paid year subscription broke my phone so I got a rubbish phone n had to pay it again but now I’ve upgraded my phone and do not want to have to pay again I’m not willing to spend £90 on remotes in last 6 month wish you could just log in to it.Version: 1.6.0
✓ Premium plan popup 5 times in first 2 minutesI used this app for about 2 minutes. In those 2 minutes, I was accosted by the option to upgrade to premium 5 times, and once to rate the app. It takes a few seconds for the option to exit out of the premium page, with the X being hard to spot, while the Continue and purchase button was blue and extremely visible. This was extremely annoying, and it seems disingenuous. The page also pops up so quickly that it seems intended for you to accidentally click on a tier plan or buy option before your fingers realize you’ve stopped scrolling..Version: 1.6.4
✓ Won’t turn on the tvNot a bad app, it just doesn’t turn on the tv once it’s turned off, the developer needs to fixed it, and I will buy it.Version: 1.5.2
✓ Doesn’t work and you can’t even try it before you have to pay for it!I paid for the Lifetime subscription and the remote doesn’t even work I’ve tried on multiple TVs and nothing. Total scam..Version: 1.6.1
✓ PointlessYou have to have the original remote to switch on approve connection doesn’t re connect if tv switched off. Not much use if you have the original remote..Version: 1.7.2
✓ You need remote to connectThe remote has to be able to approve the apps connection to use it. I tried using the actual tv to do it but it wouldn’t work either. useless. The person that made the app says it works on multiple tv but that wasn’t my point. My point is that you either need a remote or access by TV to connect the app which is useless when you have newer TVs that don’t have the buttons on the side and when you’ve lost/broken your remote. Fortunately for me i have a samsung and they have a app that allows you to use a remote so i would recommended looking up if your brand also has one.Version: 1.3.0
✓ I need to pay for a remote 😂😂😂Absolutely not what the hell I can just buy a remote or use the one I have I’m only installing this if I’m too lazy to get up and get the remote not a very good app anyways u need to pay for the volume and it has a delay I’ll probably uninstall this app 👎🏾.Version: 1.4.7
✓ This app is a joke?doesn’t even work !Absolute junk!get rid of this app!.Version: 1.6.9
✓ Doesn’t workSo when you first launch, it offers your choice between a three day trial then annual subscription for $30/yr or a one-time of $20. I took the latter because I just know I will forget to remove my subscription. I turned on my Sony Bravia and the app detected it correctly. Unfortunately, it then says to use the original remote to allow access. There’s the snag: no such screen appears to do that, and while I’m a tech savvy person I have been unable to locate such an option. Furthermore, the app has a contact us button which doesn’t do anything and the app store support link doesn’t actually show this app. I feel like I was just scammed out of $20..Version: 1.1.8
✓ Watch for pop upsDuring my first use my TV was for some reason set to maximum volume, something we never do on purpose. In my haste to try and lower the volume on the app, a series of pop ups appeared prompting me to upgrade the service and I ended up accidentally upgrading. I figured I could find what I did in settings and undo it but there’s nothing there. I know the clicking is on me but I’m hoping this process isn’t intentional. I’m waiting to hear back from support. EDIT: after reading some reviews, it seems this may be by design. I’d avoid this..Version: 1.3.0
✓ It works but I think it should be freeI only try to turn on my TV and it said I had to pay for it👏.Version: 1.2.4
✓ Renewed my subscription earlyApp doesn’t work when free; i was checking my emails and found out the app had taken money for a yearly subscription not only early, but also after i had contacted them and said i want to unsubscribe. I never leave reviews but this app was so bad i just had to put it out there.Version: 1.2.4
✓ Asks you to pay too many timesIt’s COMPLETELY FREE so 5stars on that. Every time it asks me to pay I just hit the X button & continue using it for free like it’s nothing, So I’m confused on why so many people are paying subscriptions, the free 3 day trial than deleting it, or LIFETIME subscription; it’s crazy a lot of y’all pay when y’all could use it for free. I’m all about saving money😂 I use this as a back up; every time we lose the remote. It works for all the T.V’s in the house so it’s very handy & useful. But, using it, after so many clicks (pushing the buttons to scroll) it asks to upgrade. No you don’t HAVE to upgrade but it gets annoying. So after like 10 clicks the add pops up every single time. That’s the only bad thing. Other than that it’s Free, works good, & is accurate with all T.V’s. I’d give it 5stars if the “subscribe now 3 day free trial” add wouldn’t pop up after every 10+ clicks.Version: 1.6.9
✓ Garbage1. It’s for free to download it and then you have to pay 2. Some kids might have lost the tv remote and parents can’t buy food if they have to keep paying to use the app 3. Adds 4. Kids might use this app and can’t pay the price AND THOSE ARE MY REASONS THIS APP IS TRASH.Version: 1.7.6
✓ TrashLiteral trash. Gave me an ad every 3 clicks and I’m not paying money just to get rid of all the ads that shouldn’t even be there in the first place, the only thing it does is actually connect to the tv but the controls feel messy and like total crap, wouldn’t recommend.Version: 1.2.4
✓ ServiceTook money out of my account even tho I canceled my subscription.Version: 1.6.5
✓ TERRIBLEI signed up for a 3 free day trial and they took $60 out of my account, i need that money for food now i have no money left! DO NOT BUY THIS APP.Version: 1.3.0
✓ Rip Off - Pushes subscription to useOnly works with subscription if indeed it works at all.Version: 1.6.5
✓ Scam, please don’t spend money on thisWhat a joke that these scam apps are available on the apple store, it’s Apple! Supposedly an elite manufacturer service that you people pay thousands of dollars to every single year for sub par overly priced outsourced to japan manufacturing with inhuman labor contracts and they then still let their customers be taken advantage like this as long as these scam app makers pay them too. It’s pathetic how money hungry these companies are..Version: 1.3.0
✓ Does not work, loaded with adsSave yourself the hassle and $$!.Version: 1.2.4
✓ Very good but pricey, now uselessI am revising my rating from 4 stars to 1 star. Since the latest app update, the app is a total fail. You have. The app loses its connection every time the phone goes to sleep or you do anything else with your phone outside of this app. You have to either force quit the app and restart it or disconnect the TV and reconnect. The only response from the developer is the boilerplate delete and reinstall the app and restart your phone, which I did to no avail. I informed them and have heard nothing new. So in the trash it goes as well as my lifetime premium. What follows is my first review. If it were a little cheaper I would give it 5 stars. It works great. Nice layout. Practically no response lag time. I purchased a replacement remote for my TV which lasted all of 3 months. I wish I had bought this app then rather than wasting that money. P.S. one deficiency I have found is the lack of fast forward or reverse. If I push and release forward or reverse on my Samsung remote, the program moves 15 seconds, or something like that. If I push and hold it continuously moves in those 15 second increments moving faster and faster as I continue to hold. I can find no similar function with this app. If you want to move forward or backward more than the 15 seconds, you have to keep tapping time and time again..Version: 1.6.3
✓ Doesn’t work like it advertisedDoesn’t work says connected clicks as if doing something and no control is put through to the tv.Version: 1.6.8
✓ I Want a REFUNDAbsolutely useless, I paid the one time fee and it does absolutely nothing other than detect devices on the same Wi-Fi network as my phone. It doesn’t turn the TV on or off. It does not change the channel. It does not control the volume. It does absolutely nothing. Maybe if you want a skin for your phone that looks like a remote you might like it. But for me it’s absolutely useless. I’ve asked for a refund two times, and haven’t gotten the courtesy of a response in six days. I will never buy a product from the vendor again. Buyer beware..Version: 1.6.9
✓ TerribleIncompatible with my TV but of course you're not even able to test that without activating the "free trial". Annoying, inconvenient and a terrible customer experience having the ENTIRE APP FUNCTIONALITY locked behind a $50/year pay wall. Avoid!.Version: 1.2.0
✓ It’s a remote app but really isn’tHow are you going to lock a commodity like this behind a pay wall, charging only $16 monthly to change the volume or channel. Are we really regressing to having to charge to increase or lower volume? how scummy can you get..Version: 1.6.5
✓ Does not workI was charged for an annual subscription before my free trial ended. The remote function on the app worked for a few times but now no longer works. It does not sync, freezes and shuts down. I’d like to request a refund..Version: 1.4.7
✓ Waist of time and moneyStupid app doesn't work don't waist your time and money.this doesn't even deserve 1 star.Version: 1.6.0
✓ 1 starI downloaded this so I could turn off my tv, well I have to pay for that.Version: 1.6.9
✓ Too much riskIt’s Day 1. Do I take the $49 Lifetime, or 3 day trial with $7.99/month or $58/yr? Who knows, because aside from connecting to the TV, I can’t actually test the remote. I know there is a 3 day trial, but it’s too much of a risk that it remains on, and I’m unsure if the lifetime offer will be available post trial. NO THANKS!.Version: 1.6.4
✓ Piece of garbage scam for moneyCrap.Version: 1.2.4
✓ Does not workDoes not work . Just adds.Version: 1.7.6
✓ 0 stars if I couldCan’t even turn off without paying I get for all features you’d need to pay but really? Downloaded for nothing. Think at least you’d be able to turn it off without having to pay as that’s the only feature I want to do.Version: 1.2.4
✓ Doesn't workWhen connecting to the TV using the same Wi-Fi, the TV asks for permission to use the app as the remote. Since I lost my remote, (the whole reason I need this app) there's no way to click allow on my TV. This shouldn't be a problem, though, because the app says if you lost the physical remote you need to wait 20 seconds and it will connect for you. Aaand it doesn't connect for you. I tried reaching out to support and have not received an answer. I'm frustrated because I actually paid the full price for this remote. So don't buy it if you lost your remote, it doesn't work..Version: 1.6.1
✓ I want a refundSince there’s no way to cancel your « three day free trial », this is my only way to contact you to get myself one. Please cancel. Terrible..Version: 1.6.9
✓ Please give my money back!I just want to try 3 free days. But, i have been charged $17.84 right away. I don’t know why I have been charged. In the apps, there is no place for me to cancel my subscription and no contact information. I want to cancel the subscription and have my money back..Version: 1.6.9
✓ Not happy!Downloaded this App. While l was deciding if l wanted the 3 day trial or to pay one off of $30. The app started up itself! I now don’t know how to use it, as no instructions and tried to contact them, cannot access them. I’m so frustrated with this and now want to remove it but don’t know how… And now keeps asking me for a nickname and says all are taken! I want this removed and my money back!.Version: 1.2.0
✓ When it works it’s great….Having already paid for the lifetime I tried to add it to my iPad as well. You have to pay for it again. Actually cheaper to buy the real controller and let anybody use it..Version: 1.6.5
✓ MNot working.Version: 1.3.0
✓ Downloaded didn’t work deletedThat’s about it..Version: 1.3.5
✓ TerribleI thought this app would be good, but it wasn’t. You needed to connect the remote using the physical remote but I was using this because my remote wasn’t working. Then you also have to buy the premium subscription to do anything at all..Version: 1.6.9
✓ If i could give zero stars I wouldAbsolute trash app you need to pay control a tv.Version: 1.6.9
✓ Horrible appAds every second. Scam.Version: 1.7.6
✓ Awful no stars!Had if for five minutes. Doesn't work- no visible ‘on’ button and way too many adverts popping up so to even use the remote or try to find the on button. Plus had just downloaded, opened app and got a ‘would you like to rate’ right between adverts lol- not even a chance to use. Nonsense app inly interested in getting you to sign up, review and pay for the service before. Just another greedy misleading app vendor folks. Don’t waste your time..Version: 1.3.5
✓ Have to buyWorks once then you have to buy..Version: 1.5.2
✓ RefundI accidentally purchased this app for yearly subscription but canceled it and refunded for me please because I can’t even remove my card from the payment methods.Version: 1.6.5
✓ Took Money straight awayThis app asked for a number off the tv so that they could pair up. Couldn’t turn the tv on BECAUSE I DIDN’T HAVE A REMOTE, the whole reason for getting this app. Went on and cancelled within 5 minutes to find the money had already been taken out of my account. So much for the free days..Version: 1.6.5
✓ SpamVolume control locked - premium feature of ‘only’ $99 a year. Apple, delete this cr4p.Version: 1.6.3
✓ ScamI stupidly paid for a lifetime subscription so I didn’t have to deal with the upgrade suggestions. A few days have passed and now it won’t even connect to the remote. Unfortunately for the developers I have a friend that works for Apple Apps and I will be getting the app removed. It’s an absolute scam..Version: 1.4.7
✓ Why make itSo I can’t finder my remote and I went to this app it won’t let me turn my TV on without signing in and paying and I don’t even care about the three days that are free because I only want to turn my TV on don’t download this app please you can find a better one.? Why did they even make this no point.Version: 1.5.2
✓ Scam Don’t fall for itIt’s a scam to attract you to download and the it would either didn’t work and would prompt you to buy $49 remote. You can’t use it for more then 3 clicks. Don’t go by ratings and download count is deceptive..Version: 1.6.9
✓ Doesn’t workReads and connects but doesn’t actually work waste of time and money.Version: 1.6.9
✓ You need a remote to connect itI bought this as my remote broke and I wanted something to use until a new one arrived. You need a remote to use the tv to connect it to start with. Does not work as a replacement remote as it won’t even turn it on. Zero stars..Version: 1.6.9
✓ This app is horribleI had been charged twice in one day for a subscription i had cancelled, it was also a year long subscription after a free trial. It charged me in the free trial period. I recommend deleting the app or even not downloading it at all..Version: 1.7.6
✓ Charging for a tv remote appWhat a stupid scam of an app, this is a basic remote function and wants a netflix subscription so I can change the volume? Hope the developers fall onto train tracks during rush hour. You are all thieves and scammers and should Keep Yourself Safe this winter with a bottle of bleach..Version: 1.6.9
✓ Reasons it’s not worth it… ⬇️Don’t say apps 100% Free, then ask for payment as soon as you open the app. Also I think it make more sense to buy a remote control for way cheaper instead of paying every month for a much higher price. The app is better at hacking your phone before a remote it….Version: 1.6.9
✓ Don’t botherDoesn’t let you do anything until you pay..Version: 1.6.9
✓ Bouton d’allumageL’application est correct en soi, mais le bouton d’allumage a fonctionné pendant m période d’essai, l’achat a été faite. Mais une fois faites l’application n’allume plus ma télé. Quand j’ai voulu qu’on me rembourse on m’a dit c’est non remboursable. Malheureusement j’ai fait l’achat pour 1an. Comment c’est censé être bien si vous n’allume pas la télé?.Version: 1.6.9
✓ ScamDon’t trust this app, it’s a scam, clearly all the 5 stars it’s been getting has been faulse or have been made by bots, this app doesn’t even work for any of my tv or monitors, Don’t make the mistake of putting your credit details in coz your most likely gonna regret it. Thank you for your time🙂 P.s. The creators of this app will ignore your request if u try to contact them so don’t bother..Version: 1.3.5
✓ DON’T DOWNLOAD THIS APPMissed placed our actual remote control and thought we’d try and use an app to start the tv but after downloading we learnt that you need to have the ability to select and press ok to start the app controller. This app never worked, and sadly I was charge £30 3 days later when I forgot to cancel it. Complete waste of time and money.Version: 1.3.5
✓ 👎 Not worth it - and no “free trial” 👎Downloaded and underwent the free trial, which then took money from my account. Then contacted the sooty which told me I was not eligible for a refund. App doesn’t even work for my tv and now I’m stuck with an app that I can’t use and out of pocket 👎 👎 👎.Version: 1.6.9
✓ Terrible app if you want to use any of the buttons it’s at least $17 dollars total rip, make it free^^.Version: 1.3.8
✓ App doesn’t workUnfortunately this app does not work for all TVs and a warning it is not free. You have to sign up for a “free 3 day trial” using credit card before being able to determine whether it will work for your brand of TV. Then they make it impossible to cancel your subscription..Version: 1.4.7
✓ Not really working properlyCan you please help me with the remote sometimes it won’t work properly I have to re connect and disconnect all the time.Version: 1.6.5
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