# Universal TV Remote · vs Universal TV Remote Control ·

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Universal TV Remote · at 89K against Universal TV Remote Control ·'s 1.2K. Universal TV Remote · also leads on chart position (#12 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Universal TV Remote Control ·'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (46% vs 34%). On price, rating, 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 Universal TV Remote Control · sells 10 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 4.6 for Universal TV Remote Control ·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote · has 89K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 46% of Universal TV Remote Control ·'s.

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, Universal TV Remote Control · every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote · | Universal TV Remote Control · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (89K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1439422220/reviews) | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6444097595/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **89K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 33.8% of reviews | **46.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) | [Dylan Oliver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274238088) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote ·

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Free · Utilities, #40 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 TV Remote Control ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6444097595)

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Control smart TVs from major brands, adjust volume, change channels, and power your TV on or off. Enjoy a seamless viewing experience with automatic connection and an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Automatic WiFi connection, Full remote control functions, Power on/off TV, Intuitive user interface, Quick setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium access | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Seamless TV connection
- 🚀 Smooth functionality
- 💡 Potential for multi-TV and universal search integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Requires physical TV buttons or remote for initial setup
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting TV usage
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Connection issues with certain TVs
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Widget for easy access
- Ability to connect to multiple TVs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote · free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote Control · free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote · and Universal TV Remote Control · are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 89K and 1.2K ratings respectively.

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

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

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

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, and Universal TV Remote Control · every 6 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote · was updated on September 27, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control · on September 23, 2026.

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