# Universal Remote: TV Control・ — user reviews > 208 indexed App Store user reviews of Universal Remote by UNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITED, rated 4.30/5 from 7,770 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1537510382/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1537510382.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 5,572 · 4★ 679 · 3★ 426 · 2★ 193 · 1★ 900 ## What do users think of Universal Remote? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 🚀 Responsive and fast - 🎨 Seamless pairing with devices - 💡 Useful as a backup remote **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes - 💰 Expensive subscription model - 🔌 Unreliable connection to devices - 📢 Intrusive ads and constant upsells **Commonly reported bugs** - Unable to find or connect to TV - Purchased features not activating - Inconsistent performance across devices - Restoration of purchases not working **Most requested features** - Customizable button layout - Support for more TV brands - Ability to control smart home devices - Improved Apple Watch integration ## Newest reviews (10 of 208) ### 2/5 — Not free *2025-06-16, version 6.5* Enough said. ### 3/5 — Universal smart tv+ *2025-01-05* The app is working great from the iPhone. However it won’t pair to the Apple Watch. If that is fixed it will be of great benefit for the users. ### 4/5 — Too many ads *2024-12-17, version 6.3* It was really nice, took a while to connect bit worth it but i have a problem with the ads if you dont pay for premium they will bombard you with them ### 4/5 — Apple Watch app s not working *2024-05-15, version 6.3* It says connect to device while I’m Already connected ### 1/5 — Not worth it, even the free trial *2024-05-15, version 6.3* If I could give half a star that’s what my rating would be, the only reason I’m even giving a rating is because a box keeps popping up on my screen asking for one so here it is. After every ten button pushes I have to delete the app and download it again to use the buttons to change to different channels (this is a royal pain, big time 🤬)!! Wouldn’t dare to put my credit card information in, I might get charged for something I don’t want, like this app, this is a rip off, period. ### 2/5 — Ok *2024-05-05, version 6.3* Good ### 1/5 — Don’t believe the good comments *2024-04-30, version 6.3* I read a positive comment and decided to pay for the free trial (5.99) and it kept saying “to connect please type in code that appears on your tv” and no code came up no matter how many times I reset it, this is ridiculous ### 1/5 — Useless app *2024-03-25, version 6.3* This doesn’t work at all. On top of that I was charged for subscription even though it claimed there is 3 days free trial? I was charged on day one and discovered that it doesn’t work anyway.. I wanted to try if the app is compatible with my device and it didn’t work. ### 4/5 — Log in issues *2024-03-17, version 6.3* Great other than mad tweakin occasionally ### 5/5 — Orgasmic Experience *2024-02-15, version 6.3* Cums right on and works so good! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — have to pay to use??? *2026-04-26, version 6.7* why did u make this so u have to pay to use this make a plan that is free forever but has ads like every other game worst app EVERRRR ### 1/5 — Review *2026-01-17, version 6.7* No longer connecting with the television ### 1/5 — Rubbish *2025-12-24, version 6.6* This app is rubbish you can only turn your tv up and down on volume that’s it!! ### 1/5 — The price *2025-12-06, version 6.6* $7 a week for a remote is insane. The normal remote costs $7 and you never have to pay for it again. I cannot believe people pay this. ### 1/5 — Does NOT work *2025-07-23, version 6.6* Does not connect to Samsung TV’s… absolutely does nothing! ### 1/5 — SoyChris *2025-06-08, version 6.5* La app aunque te pida que pagues no me importó nada pero la app es Muy bueno para todos la televisión ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work with iPad - Avoid *2025-03-06, version 6.3* I installed this app on my 10th gen iPad (iOS 17.5.1) to use with my LG 420LA620V TV. However, when starting the app, my TV does not show in the list. Both my TV and iPad were connected to the same network. I tried disconnecting and reconnecting to the internet. That did not work. I also tried rebooting my iPad and TV. That did not work either. Avoid. ### 1/5 — Would Avoid *2025-01-16, version 6.3* Needing a remote I downloaded this one, it allowed me enough “clicks” to showdown my kids show and not enough to get to the next show. Would avoid. ### 1/5 — Watch app nonfunctional *2025-01-03, version 6.3* "please add a new device via your phone app" it says on my watch. Quite literally as I'm using the phone app with my TV. No thanks. ### 1/5 — Virus keeps popping up for me to pay *2024-08-09, version 6.3* Won’t let me use as is Uninstalled ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Mommy’s room *2025-05-03, version 6.3* Re ### 5/5 — This App Works! *2025-01-31, version 6.3* Without a doubt this app works!! And I think it’s worth every penny. Looks nice. Acts nice. And no problems! You may have to search for your TV a couple of times, but it will find it. ### 5/5 — TCL *2025-01-25, version 6.3* Good ### 5/5 — Nice *2024-11-19, version 6.3* Easy and works as it supposed to ### 5/5 — Review *2024-08-03, version 6.3* Goo so far ### 5/5 — Khloe *2024-06-21, version 6.3* Love this app but l wish that we didn’t have to pay for it ### 5/5 — Четко *2024-05-25* Четко ### 5/5 — The best remote on my phone I ever had *2024-04-02, version 6.3* I love it ### 5/5 — About the app *2024-03-14, version 6.3* It’s sooo good i try it and it’s perfect ### 5/5 — Love it *2024-03-09, version 6.3* Love love --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*