# Universal TV Remote · vs Universal TV Remote™ Control

Universal TV Remote · and Universal TV Remote™ Control both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's written reviews are positive against 34% of Universal TV Remote ·'s. Universal TV Remote ·'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 5 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 4.7 for Universal TV Remote™ Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89K and 32K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Universal TV Remote ·'s written reviews are positive against 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's.

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## 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) | **[4.7 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89K** | 32K |
| Positive reviews | 33.8% of reviews | **49.5% 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 | **#23** | #62 |
| Size | 91 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) | [SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459370949) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote ·

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Utilities, #44 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/id6553976921)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Utilities, #68 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily control all your smart TVs, including popular brands like Samsung, LG, Roku, and Fire TV, over Wi-Fi. Navigate channels, adjust volume, use voice search, and even type with a keyboard for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Voice search for shows, On-screen keyboard, Volume and channel control, Turn TV on/off

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Control Weekly V1 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Pro Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Yearly V1 | $19.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Pro Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Life Time | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for busy families
- 💡 Works with multiple devices
- 🚀 Responsive touch controls
- 💡 Voice command feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Unclear cancellation process
- 🐛 Disconnection issues
- 💰 Misleading 'free' claims
- 🔒 Aggressive upselling

**Reported bugs**

- Vibration instead of button response
- Subscription ads pop up frequently

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Refresh button functionality
- Microphone access without subscription


## 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™ Control is rated higher. Universal TV Remote · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 89K ratings, while Universal TV Remote™ Control averages 4.7 from 32K ratings.

### 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 2 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote · was updated on September 25, 2026 and Universal TV Remote™ Control on September 25, 2026.

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

Universal TV Remote · currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and Universal TV Remote™ Control at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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