# Swing Control Ⅱ vs TV Remote & Universal Control™

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote & Universal Control™ at 4.8 against Swing Control Ⅱ's 3.0. TV Remote & Universal Control™ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (151K vs 2). Swing Control Ⅱ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 25) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote & Universal Control™ sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Swing Control Ⅱ asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Remote & Universal Control™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote & Universal Control™ has 151K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Swing Control Ⅱ ships an update every 20 months, TV Remote & Universal Control™ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swing Control Ⅱ | TV Remote & Universal Control™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing-control/id1191383794/reviews) | **[4.8 (151K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-and-universal-control/id6458692724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **151K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#21** |
| Size | 4 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小梅 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141829061) | [To Ngoc Mai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701365237) |

## What reviewers say

### Swing Control Ⅱ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing-control/id1191383794)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TV Remote & Universal Control™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-and-universal-control/id6458692724)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your smart TV and streaming experience with this intuitive remote app. Manage channels, mirror your screen, and search for content using voice commands or a virtual keyboard. Works with most smart TV brands.

**Highlights:** Universal Smart TV Remote, Quick Search with Voice & Keyboard, Smart TV Screen Mirroring, Smart TV Channel Manager, Automatic Device Detection, Intuitive Touchpad and Keyboard, Favorite Channels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Remote Control for TV | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Remote Control - Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Remote Control for TV | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control for Smart TV | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control for Smart TV | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Remote Pro - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku Remote Control - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Remote Control for Smart TV | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Remote Pro - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium - Roku Remote | $11.99 | per month |
| Roku TV Remote Control - 1Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Roku TV Remote Control - 1Year | $26.99 | per year |
| Roku Remote Control - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Roku TV Remote - 1 Year Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Roku Remote Control - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Remote for Roku TV - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful when remote is lost
- 🔒 Connects to various TV brands
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to use
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🚫 Doesn't work without internet

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to TV
- Buttons not working as expected
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Free version with limited functionality
- Ability to control TV without internet
- Support for more TV brands


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swing Control Ⅱ free?

Swing Control Ⅱ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TV Remote & Universal Control™ free?

TV Remote & Universal Control™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Swing Control Ⅱ or TV Remote & Universal Control™?

TV Remote & Universal Control™ is rated higher. Swing Control Ⅱ averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TV Remote & Universal Control™ averages 4.8 from 151K ratings.

### Do Swing Control Ⅱ or TV Remote & Universal Control™ have ads?

TV Remote & Universal Control™ shows ads; Swing Control Ⅱ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Swing Control Ⅱ or TV Remote & Universal Control™?

Swing Control Ⅱ ships an update every 20 months, and TV Remote & Universal Control™ fortnightly. Most recently, Swing Control Ⅱ was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote & Universal Control™ on October 27, 2026.

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