# Universal Remote Pro vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 55% against Universal Remote Pro's 0%. TV Remote also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 20 months). Universal Remote Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 58K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Universal Remote Pro's written reviews are positive against 55% of TV Remote's.

Universal Remote Pro ships an update every 20 months, TV Remote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote Pro | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-pro/id1415253283/reviews) | **[4.6 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **58K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **55.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#170** |
| Size | 24 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [芳英 冯](https://appshunter.io/developer/948102068) | [Zap Software Studio BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793745371) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-pro/id1415253283)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal remote for TVs, cable boxes, DVD players, and stereo amplifiers. Control a vast array of devices with a simplified interface, allowing you to switch between them easily.

**Highlights:** Mass device support (200+ manufacturers, 1000+ devices), Control TVs, STBs, DVDs, and amplifiers, Simplified UI design, Scroll to switch devices, Four pages for different device types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App does not work
- ❌ Frequent and intrusive ads
- ❌ App crashes frequently
- ❌ Does not connect to TVs
- ❌ Missing TV brands

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening
- App does not load
- Ads cover buttons
- Ads prevent closing
- App freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more TV brands
- Remove 'transmit signal' notification
- Add Westinghouse brand
- Add Magnavox brand
- Add Sceptre brand


### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #170 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 Universal Remote Pro free?

Universal Remote Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote Pro or TV Remote?

TV Remote is rated higher. Universal Remote Pro averages 1.7 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.6 from 58K ratings.

### Do Universal Remote Pro or TV Remote have ads?

Both Universal Remote Pro and TV Remote show ads.

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

Universal Remote Pro ships an update every 20 months, and TV Remote every 4 days. Most recently, Universal Remote Pro was updated on August 6, 2026 and TV Remote on September 26, 2026.

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