# Universal TV Remote · vs Connect TV Remote

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal TV Remote · at free with in-app purchases against Connect TV Remote's subscription. Universal TV Remote · also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 9%) and ratings volume (96K vs 2.3K). Connect TV Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Connect TV Remote sells 9 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 Connect TV Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote · has 96K ratings behind it against 2.3K, 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 9% of Connect TV Remote's.

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, Connect TV Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote · | Connect TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1439422220/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-tv-remote/id6474351038/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **96K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | **33.6% of reviews** | 8.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | #132 |
| Size | 90 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) | [East End Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627256488) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote ·

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

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Utilities, #36 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


### Connect TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-tv-remote/id6474351038)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control all your smart TVs from your phone with this universal remote app. It connects via Wi-Fi and offers features like streaming shortcuts and custom layouts.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Streaming app shortcuts, Customizable remote layouts, Touch navigation, Multi-brand support

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $8.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $9.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $11.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $14.95 | per month |
| Unlock all features | $14.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Amazing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Did not work
- 🚫 Terrible
- 🚫 No Switching Back & Forth
- 🚫 Free trial is a lie
- 🚫 Scam

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote · free?

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

### Is Connect TV Remote free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote · is rated higher. Universal TV Remote · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while Connect TV Remote averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

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

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

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

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, and Connect TV Remote monthly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote · was updated on November 11, 2026 and Connect TV Remote on November 8, 2026.

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

Universal TV Remote · currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and Connect TV Remote at #132. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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