# Universal TV Remote · vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote at every 3 days against Universal TV Remote ·'s fortnightly. TV Remote also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 34%). Universal TV Remote ·'s advantage is chart position (#19 vs #175) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96K and 60K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Universal TV Remote ·'s written reviews are positive against 56% of TV Remote's.

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, TV Remote every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote · | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1439422220/reviews) | **[4.6 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96K** | 60K |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #175 |
| Size | 90 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) | [Zap Software Studio BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793745371) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote ·

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Utilities, #41 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

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

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Free · Utilities, #199 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your smart TV using your smartphone. This app supports numerous brands and models, consolidating multiple remotes into one device. Enjoy a simplified TV-watching experience.

**Highlights:** Smart TV control via phone, Supports wide range of brands, Eliminates need for multiple remotes, Easy TV-watching experience, Compatible with popular brands

**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 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?

TV Remote is rated higher. Universal TV Remote · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.6 from 60K ratings.

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

Both Universal TV Remote · and TV Remote show ads.

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

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

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

Universal TV Remote · currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and TV Remote at #175. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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