# Proteger y Servir vs TV Remote Universal

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Universal at 3.4 against Proteger y Servir's 2.6. TV Remote Universal also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 5). Proteger y Servir's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Proteger y Servir asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Remote Universal holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal has 12K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Proteger y Servir's written reviews are positive against 14% of TV Remote Universal's.

Proteger y Servir ships an update every 7 months, TV Remote Universal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proteger y Servir | TV Remote Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proteger-y-servir/id1227850879/reviews) | **[3.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1447773150/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **13.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Autoridad Nacional para la Innovación Gubernamental](https://appshunter.io/developer/883776345) | [Real Vision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447773149) |

## What reviewers say

### Proteger y Servir

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proteger-y-servir/id1227850879)

This app allows citizens to report situations affecting vulnerable populations in Panama. It aims to improve quality of life and prevent risks to safety by enabling notifications for various incidents.

**Highlights:** Report vulnerable population issues, Notify about public order disturbances, Report crimes like theft and robbery, Alert domestic violence, Panic button functionality, Report biosecurity violations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TV Remote Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1447773150)

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app transforms your device into a universal remote, supporting major brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku. Enjoy seamless control over power, volume, channels, and smart TV features.

**Highlights:** Power ON / OFF, Volume control, Channel selection, Navigation pad, Media player functions, Smart TV features

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Amazing
- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Works great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Mediocre, only works half the time
- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Connection issues, won't connect or show available TV
- 🐛 Reconnecting issues after disconnecting
- 🔋 Too many ads, makes it unusable

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to detect or connect to devices
- Constant ads interrupt usage
- Unreliable, frequently stops working

**Requested features**

- Better TV search and connection options
- Improved stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proteger y Servir free?

Proteger y Servir is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TV Remote Universal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Proteger y Servir or TV Remote Universal?

TV Remote Universal is rated higher. Proteger y Servir averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TV Remote Universal averages 3.4 from 12K ratings.

### Do Proteger y Servir or TV Remote Universal have ads?

TV Remote Universal shows ads; Proteger y Servir does not.

### Which is updated more often, Proteger y Servir or TV Remote Universal?

Proteger y Servir ships an update every 7 months, and TV Remote Universal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Proteger y Servir was updated on November 2, 2026 and TV Remote Universal on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*