# EzRemote Universal Control vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is price: TV Remote at Free against EzRemote Universal Control's $2.99. TV Remote also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and review sentiment (55% vs 25%). EzRemote Universal Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

TV Remote is free to download; EzRemote Universal Control costs $2.99 up front. TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. EzRemote Universal Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 58K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of EzRemote Universal Control's written reviews are positive against 55% of TV Remote's.

EzRemote Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EzRemote Universal Control | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ezremote-universal-control/id1352779074/reviews) | **[4.6 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **58K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **55.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#146** |
| Size | 12 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zheng Fang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258046278) | [Zap Software Studio BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793745371) |

## What reviewers say

### EzRemote Universal Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ezremote-universal-control/id1352779074)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for over a million devices. Control your entertainment system with voice commands via Siri shortcuts or manage multiple devices with single-click activities. Requires an audio to IR accessory for functionality.

**Highlights:** Universal control for over 1 million devices, Voice control with Siri shortcut, Activity control for multiple devices, Supports TVs, receivers, projectors, and more

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote control for your smart TV. This app supports a wide variety of popular TV brands, consolidating all your remotes into one convenient device. Enjoy a simplified TV-watching experience.

**Highlights:** Control smart TVs with phone, Supports wide range of brands, Eliminates multiple remotes, LG, Roku, Samsung, Sony, Philips support, Simplified TV experience

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 🚀 Quick connection to TV

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with some TV models
- 🐛 Keyboard not working on some TVs
- 🐛 Disconnects frequently

**Reported bugs**

- App force closes when connecting to certain TVs
- Volume controls not working on some TVs
- Remote buttons not responding consistently

**Requested features**

- Add ability to turn TV on/off
- Improve keyboard functionality
- Expand TV brand compatibility
- Add option to save connected TV


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EzRemote Universal Control free?

EzRemote Universal Control costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EzRemote Universal Control or TV Remote?

TV Remote is rated higher. EzRemote Universal Control averages 2.7 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.6 from 58K ratings.

### Do EzRemote Universal Control or TV Remote have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; EzRemote Universal Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, EzRemote Universal Control or TV Remote?

EzRemote Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, and TV Remote every 4 days. Most recently, EzRemote Universal Control was updated on September 21, 2026 and TV Remote on September 27, 2026.

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