# Universal TV Remote · vs EzRemote Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote · at 4.6 against EzRemote Lite's 3.4. Universal TV Remote · also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (89K vs 32). EzRemote Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote · sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. EzRemote Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal TV Remote · holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote · has 89K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Universal TV Remote ·'s written reviews are positive against 55% of EzRemote Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, EzRemote Lite every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote · | EzRemote Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (89K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1439422220/reviews)** | [3.4 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ezremote-lite/id1446979747/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **89K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 33.8% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) | [Zheng Fang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258046278) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1439422220)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Utilities, #41 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your smart TV with your phone. Navigate menus using a touchpad, and access advanced features like Wake-on-LAN. Supports a wide range of TV models and operating systems.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Touchpad navigation, Wake-on-LAN support, Wide model compatibility, Supports various OS

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly universal TV remote | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly universal TV remote | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly universal TV remote | $6.99 | per month |
| Year subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime universal TV remote | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
- 🚀 Connects easily
- 👍 Provides basic TV controls for free

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💸 Paywall for advanced features
- 📺 Doesn't work with all TV models
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔌 Requires TV remote for initial setup

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't detect TV
- Frequent disconnections
- Unresponsive controls
- Billing issues

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- More TV button options
- Tutorials or instructions
- Ability to save TV connections


### EzRemote Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ezremote-lite/id1446979747)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for home electronics. Requires an audio-to-IR accessory for functionality. Explore other options if you don't have the necessary hardware.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Control home electronics, iPhone/iPad/iPod compatible, Supports numerous device types, Free to download

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote · free?

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

### Is EzRemote Lite free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote · is rated higher. Universal TV Remote · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 89K ratings, while EzRemote Lite averages 3.4 from 32 ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote · or EzRemote Lite have ads?

Universal TV Remote · shows ads; EzRemote Lite does not.

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

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, and EzRemote Lite every 4 months. Most recently, Universal TV Remote · was updated on September 26, 2026 and EzRemote Lite on June 1, 2026.

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