# TV Remote Universal vs Universal TV Remote · Control

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote · Control at 4.4 against TV Remote Universal's 3.4. Universal TV Remote · Control also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 14%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). TV Remote Universal's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 762). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Universal TV Remote · Control sells 6 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 · Control holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal has 12K ratings behind it against 762, 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 35% of Universal TV Remote · Control's.

TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal TV Remote · Control every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Universal | Universal TV Remote · Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1447773150/reviews) | **[4.4 (762 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id1554421089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 762 |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **34.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Real Vision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447773149) | [Khanh Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437735756) |

## 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


### Universal TV Remote · Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id1554421089)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote for Smart TVs. Control power, volume, channels, and navigate with ease. Supports text search on popular platforms and connects automatically via Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Full remote control functions, Text search support, Automatic Wi-Fi connection, Works with major TV brands, User-friendly design, Ideal for streaming apps

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote TV‪ - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote TV‪ - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote TV‪ - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Universal Remote TV‪ - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote TV‪ - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote - Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for lost remotes
- 💡 Useful for controlling TV when parents are watching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for basic functionality
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and freezing
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting usage
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work with many TV models
- Crashes frequently
- Fails to connect to TV

**Requested features**

- Reduce number of ads
- Improve stability and reliability
- Add option to cancel subscription easily


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Universal free?

TV Remote Universal 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, TV Remote Universal or Universal TV Remote · Control?

Universal TV Remote · Control is rated higher. TV Remote Universal averages 3.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Universal TV Remote · Control averages 4.4 from 762 ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal TV Remote · Control every 9 days. Most recently, TV Remote Universal was updated on September 25, 2026 and Universal TV Remote · Control on September 22, 2026.

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