# Universal TV Remote · vs TV Control Universal Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote · at 4.6 against TV Control Universal Remote's 4.1. Universal TV Remote · also leads on ratings volume (95K vs 72) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). 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 Control Universal Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote · holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote · has 95K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Universal TV Remote ·'s written reviews are positive against 24% of TV Control Universal Remote's.

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, TV Control Universal Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote · | TV Control Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (95K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1439422220/reviews)** | [4.1 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-control-universal-remote/id6476610244/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **95K** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | **33.6% of reviews** | 23.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) | [BrainX Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828681473) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote ·

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Utilities, #37 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 Control Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-control-universal-remote/id6476610244)

Control your smart TV with your phone over Wi-Fi. Easily switch channels, adjust volume, launch apps, and use a trackpad and keyboard for a seamless entertainment experience. Compatible with popular brands.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi TV control, Auto-detection of smart TVs, Trackpad navigation, Keyboard input, Channel and volume adjustment, App launching

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote · free?

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

### Is TV Control Universal Remote free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote · is rated higher. Universal TV Remote · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 95K ratings, while TV Control Universal Remote averages 4.1 from 72 ratings.

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

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

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

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, and TV Control Universal Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote · was updated on November 1, 2026 and TV Control Universal Remote on October 24, 2026.

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