# TV Remote Universal vs Ocrustar

The clearest difference is rating: Ocrustar at 4.5 against TV Remote Universal's 3.4. Ocrustar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). TV Remote Universal's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 366). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Ocrustar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ocrustar holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal has 12K ratings behind it against 366, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of TV Remote Universal's written reviews are positive against 39% of Ocrustar's.

TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, Ocrustar every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Universal | Ocrustar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1447773150/reviews) | **[4.5 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocrustar/id1544017376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 366 |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **39.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Real Vision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447773149) | [易联客科技](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544017378) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1447773150)

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app transforms your device into a universal remote, supporting major brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku. Enjoy seamless control over power, volume, channels, and smart TV features.

**Highlights:** Power ON / OFF, Volume control, Channel selection, Navigation pad, Media player functions, Smart TV features

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Amazing
- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Works great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Mediocre, only works half the time
- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Connection issues, won't connect or show available TV
- 🐛 Reconnecting issues after disconnecting
- 🔋 Too many ads, makes it unusable

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to detect or connect to devices
- Constant ads interrupt usage
- Unreliable, frequently stops working

**Requested features**

- Better TV search and connection options
- Improved stability and reliability


### Ocrustar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocrustar/id1544017376)

Transform your traditional home appliances into smart devices with this application. It enables intelligent control of your home devices when paired with compatible hardware.

**Highlights:** Intelligent control, Smart home transformation, Appliance integration, Easy setup

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as expected
- 🚀 Useful for turning off devices
- 🤖 Supports various devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔌 Requires additional hardware
- 🤔 Outdated app with limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 17 and newer
- USB-C dongle not recognized on iPhone 15
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality to find brands/models easily
- Support for more device types (e.g., smart boards, printers)
- Ability to manually input remote codes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Universal free?

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

### Is Ocrustar free?

Ocrustar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Ocrustar is rated higher. TV Remote Universal averages 3.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Ocrustar averages 4.5 from 366 ratings.

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

TV Remote Universal shows ads; Ocrustar does not.

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

TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ocrustar every 4 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote Universal was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ocrustar on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*