# Universal TV Remote · vs Remote Universal

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote · at 4.6 against Remote Universal's 1.0. Universal TV Remote · also leads on ratings volume (95K vs 1) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). Remote Universal's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Remote Universal sells 5 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote · has 95K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, Remote Universal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote · | Remote Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (95K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1439422220/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-universal-tv-control/id6736442926/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **95K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) | [Security App LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655677065) |

## 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


### Remote Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-universal-tv-control/id6736442926)

Control your smart TVs with a single app, eliminating the need for physical remotes. Manage main functions, adjust settings, and enjoy advanced features for an enhanced viewing experience. Offers premium features like smart home integration and auto-connect.

**Highlights:** Full TV control (on/off, volume, channels), Wide compatibility with popular TV models, User-friendly interface, Manage multiple devices simultaneously, Smart home integration (premium), Auto-connect to paired devices (premium)

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cast Control For Para Any TV | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $83.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote · free?

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

### Is Remote Universal free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote · is rated higher. Universal TV Remote · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 95K ratings, while Remote Universal averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Both Universal TV Remote · and Remote Universal show ads.

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

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, and Remote Universal every 3 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote · was updated on November 1, 2026 and Remote Universal on October 30, 2026.

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