# Universal TV Remote · vs Universal Remote TV Control ·

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Universal TV Remote · at 13.0 against Universal Remote TV Control ·'s 16.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 and Universal Remote TV Control · sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Universal TV Remote · against 4.7 for Universal Remote TV Control ·. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94K and 143K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Universal TV Remote ·'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Universal Remote TV Control ·'s.

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, Universal Remote TV Control · every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote · | Universal Remote TV Control · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (94K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1439422220/reviews) | **[4.7 (143K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1581765635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 94K | **143K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | **38.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #24 | **#19** |
| Size | 91 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) | [BEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581766117) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote ·

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

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Free · Utilities, #38 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


### Universal Remote TV Control ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1581765635)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Utilities, #50 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a universal TV remote. Effortlessly change channels, adjust volume, launch streaming apps, and cast media to your TV. Enjoy a seamless control experience without the hassle of physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Volume and channel adjustment, Launch streaming apps, Cast photos and videos, Voice and keyboard search, Supports most smart TV brands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| One Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 75% off first week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro | $8.90 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Premium - Month Pro | $9.49 | per month |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro | $14.90 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $26.49 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Pack for RokuTV | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Year Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| One Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features for life | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Feature | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well when remote is lost
- 👍 Convenient for families

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to use basic functions
- 🐛 Buggy, disconnects frequently
- 🤑 Expensive, more affordable to buy a new remote
- 🤯 Confusing, unclear about paid features

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues, unable to cancel
- Incompatible with certain TV models
- Buttons/functions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn TV on/off
- Support for more TV brands
- Ability to control volume without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote · free?

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

### Is Universal Remote TV Control · free?

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

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

Universal Remote TV Control · is rated higher. Universal TV Remote · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while Universal Remote TV Control · averages 4.7 from 143K ratings.

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

Both Universal TV Remote · and Universal Remote TV Control · show ads.

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

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, and Universal Remote TV Control · every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote · was updated on October 24, 2026 and Universal Remote TV Control · on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Universal TV Remote · or Universal Remote TV Control ·?

Universal TV Remote · currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and Universal Remote TV Control · at #19. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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