# Universal TV Remote · vs Remote TV Control・Universal

The clearest difference is ads: Remote TV Control・Universal at none against Universal TV Remote ·'s shown. Universal TV Remote ·'s advantage is ratings volume (89K vs 216) and review sentiment (34% vs 9%). On price, rating, 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 TV Control・Universal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote · has 89K ratings behind it against 216, 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 9% of Remote TV Control・Universal's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote · | Remote TV Control・Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (89K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1439422220/reviews)** | [4.4 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-tv-controluniversal/id6736625178/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **89K** | 216 |
| Positive reviews | **33.8% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) | [Blerim Dervishi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854114534) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote ·

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Utilities, #42 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 TV Control・Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-tv-controluniversal/id6736625178)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control volume, channels, and navigate streaming apps with a user-friendly interface. Connect via Wi-Fi or infrared for seamless entertainment management.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Smartphone to TV connection, Wi-Fi and infrared support, Volume and channel control, Streaming app navigation, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote TV Control・Universal | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote TV Control・Universal | $5.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote · free?

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

### Is Remote TV Control・Universal free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote · is rated higher. Universal TV Remote · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 89K ratings, while Remote TV Control・Universal averages 4.4 from 216 ratings.

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

Universal TV Remote · shows ads; Remote TV Control・Universal does not.

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