# U vs Bravia Controller for Sony TV

The clearest difference is rating: Bravia Controller for Sony TV at 4.6 against U's 1.8. Bravia Controller for Sony TV also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 12%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). U's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bravia Controller for Sony TV sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. U asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bravia Controller for Sony TV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bravia Controller for Sony TV has 5.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of U's written reviews are positive against 41% of Bravia Controller for Sony TV's.

U ships an update every 5 months, Bravia Controller for Sony TV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | U | Bravia Controller for Sony TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-control/id1230920915/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bravia-controller-for-sony-tv/id1557459212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.3% of reviews | **40.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BFT SpA](https://appshunter.io/developer/699617160) | [YONGXING JIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557459214) |

## What reviewers say

### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-control/id1230920915)

Control your home's automated gates and systems remotely via your smartphone or tablet. Open, close, or stop automations from anywhere with an internet connection, and even set up automatic opening as you approach.

**Highlights:** Remote open/close/stop of automation systems, Real-time status monitoring, Automatic opening via GPS proximity, Scenario creation for multiple automations, Easy user function sharing, Administrator control over user access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bravia Controller for Sony TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bravia-controller-for-sony-tv/id1557459212)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for your Sony BRAVIA TV. Control power, volume, channels, and navigate apps with ease. Features a built-in keyboard for effortless text input on your TV.

**Highlights:** Full remote control functionality, Built-in keyboard for TV input, Launch TV apps with shortcuts, Automatic network scanning for TV detection, Wireless control via Wi-Fi, Intuitive and easy-to-use interface

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock Pro Features | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro Features | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Unlock Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Unlock Features | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Clean and intuitive design
- 👍 Reliable connection
- 💡 Useful Apple Watch integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 💸 Ads interrupt usage
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around ad tracking
- 🐛 Glitchy and unresponsive at times
- 🔑 Key features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Touchpad/arrow keys not working as expected
- Inability to input channel numbers with dash/dot
- Power on/off function not reliable
- Keyboard not working in certain apps

**Requested features**

- Add support for voice commands
- Improve keyboard functionality
- Allow customization of button layout and colors
- Implement easier multi-TV management
- Add shortcuts for popular streaming apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is U free?

U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bravia Controller for Sony TV free?

Bravia Controller for Sony TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, U or Bravia Controller for Sony TV?

Bravia Controller for Sony TV is rated higher. U averages 1.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Bravia Controller for Sony TV averages 4.6 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do U or Bravia Controller for Sony TV have ads?

Bravia Controller for Sony TV shows ads; U does not.

### Which is updated more often, U or Bravia Controller for Sony TV?

U ships an update every 5 months, and Bravia Controller for Sony TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, U was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bravia Controller for Sony TV on October 30, 2026.

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