# Universal TV Remote · vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote at none against Universal TV Remote ·'s shown. TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Universal TV Remote ·'s advantage is ratings volume (95K vs 586) and review sentiment (34% vs 15%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.6 for TV Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote · has 95K ratings behind it against 586, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Universal TV Remote ·'s written reviews are positive against 15% of TV Remote's.

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, TV Remote every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote · | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (95K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1439422220/reviews)** | [4.6 (586 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1670353817/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **95K** | 586 |
| Positive reviews | **33.7% of reviews** | 14.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) | [Adam Brickman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773360255) |

## 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


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1670353817)

Control your Samsung or LG Smart TV directly from your iPhone without extra hardware. Connect easily via Wi-Fi for full remote functionality, including basic and advanced commands. Enjoy a smart, simple, and elegant interface with optional haptic feedback.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control for Smart TVs, Basic and advanced TV functions, Quick Wi-Fi connection, Haptic feedback option, No additional hardware needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote TV Pro (weekly) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote TV Pro (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote · free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote · is rated higher. Universal TV Remote · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 95K ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.6 from 586 ratings.

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

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

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

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, and TV Remote every 5 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote · was updated on October 30, 2026 and TV Remote on October 30, 2026.

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