# Puck Remote App vs Universal TV Remote®

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote® at 4.5 against Puck Remote App's 3.1. Universal TV Remote® also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 26). Puck Remote App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote® sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Puck Remote App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal TV Remote® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote® has 1.1K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Puck Remote App's written reviews are positive against 40% of Universal TV Remote®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Puck Remote App ships an update every 6 months, Universal TV Remote® every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puck Remote App | Universal TV Remote® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puck-remote-app/id1146524965/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1512756412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **46.7% of reviews** | 40.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SmashToast, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/983428042) | [Hanja Devi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453140968) |

## What reviewers say

### Puck Remote App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puck-remote-app/id1146524965)

Control your home devices with your smartphone. This application works with a specific external hardware module to provide a unified remote control experience, eliminating the need for multiple physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Unified home device control, Replaces multiple physical remotes, Requires external Bluetooth LE to IR module, Seamless home interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal TV Remote®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1512756412)

Control your smart TV with your iPhone or iPad. This app functions like a physical remote, allowing you to change channels, adjust volume, and navigate menus. It requires your device and TV to be on the same Wi-Fi network.

**Highlights:** Power ON/OFF, Volume control, Channel switching, Menu navigation, Video playback control, Touch bar navigation, Automatic Wi-Fi connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Universal Remote | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Instant connection
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Incompatible with some TV models
- 📢 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not responding
- Frequent disconnections
- App freezing/crashing

**Requested features**

- Reset TV connection option
- Reduced ad frequency
- Support for more TV brands


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puck Remote App free?

Puck Remote App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal TV Remote® free?

Universal TV Remote® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Puck Remote App or Universal TV Remote®?

Universal TV Remote® is rated higher. Puck Remote App averages 3.1 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Universal TV Remote® averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Puck Remote App or Universal TV Remote® have ads?

Universal TV Remote® shows ads; Puck Remote App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puck Remote App or Universal TV Remote®?

Puck Remote App ships an update every 6 months, and Universal TV Remote® every 7 months. Most recently, Puck Remote App was updated on June 1, 2026 and Universal TV Remote® on September 22, 2026.

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