# Universal TV Remote · vs TV Remote, Universal Remote

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Universal TV Remote · at 96K against TV Remote, Universal Remote's 2.9K. Universal TV Remote · also leads on chart position (#21 vs unranked) and review sentiment (34% vs 25%). TV Remote, Universal Remote's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 TV Remote, Universal Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote, Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote · has 96K ratings behind it against 2.9K, 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 25% of TV Remote, Universal Remote'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, TV Remote, Universal Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote · | TV Remote, Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1439422220/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id1660719609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | **33.6% of reviews** | 25.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) | [Inston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660719611) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote ·

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Utilities, #43 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your smart TV with your phone. Navigate menus, use a touchpad, and access basic functions for hundreds of TV models. Requires initial setup with a physical remote for some features.

**Highlights:** Smart TV control, Touchpad navigation, Supports hundreds of models, Wake-on-LAN function, Basic free controls, Premium features

**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


### TV Remote, Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id1660719609)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and menus for over 1000 TV models worldwide. Simplify your entertainment setup and eliminate the need for multiple physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Power on/off, Volume adjustment, Channel navigation, Menu access, Simple setup, Wide compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro: Unlock All | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro: Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro: Ultimate Access | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Access IPTV Channels - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $27.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $32.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🙌 Helpful for finding lost remote
- 💡 Allows room/location customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Excessive paid features
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
- 📺 Compatibility issues with some TV models
- 💤 Frequent ads interrupting usage

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to connect to TV
- Buttons not responding as expected
- Subscription not canceling properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to control more TV functions without subscription
- Option to disable ads in free version
- Support for more TV brands and models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote · free?

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

### Is TV Remote, Universal Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote, Universal Remote is rated higher. Universal TV Remote · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while TV Remote, Universal Remote averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.

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

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

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

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, and TV Remote, Universal Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote · was updated on November 9, 2026 and TV Remote, Universal Remote on November 7, 2026.

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