# TV Remote Universal vs Universal for TV Remote WiFi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Universal for TV Remote WiFi at none against TV Remote Universal's 4. Universal for TV Remote WiFi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (3.7 vs 3.4). TV Remote Universal's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 196). On price, review sentiment 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. Universal for TV Remote WiFi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal for TV Remote WiFi holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal has 12K ratings behind it against 196, 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 20% of Universal for TV Remote WiFi's.

TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal for TV Remote WiFi every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Universal | Universal for TV Remote WiFi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1447773150/reviews) | **[3.7 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-for-tv-remote-wifi/id1564842607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 196 |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **20.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Real Vision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447773149) | [红 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419396888) |

## 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 for TV Remote WiFi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-for-tv-remote-wifi/id1564842607)

Control your smart TV from your iPhone with this app. It supports a wide range of TV models and offers a realistic remote design for easy navigation of all functions. Your phone connects via WiFi, so you don't need to be physically close to the TV.

**Highlights:** iPhone TV remote control, WiFi connectivity, Supports 2012-2021 TV series, Realistic remote design, Full remote function access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Universal free?

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

### Is Universal for TV Remote WiFi free?

Universal for TV Remote WiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote Universal or Universal for TV Remote WiFi?

Universal for TV Remote WiFi is rated higher. TV Remote Universal averages 3.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Universal for TV Remote WiFi averages 3.7 from 196 ratings.

### Do TV Remote Universal or Universal for TV Remote WiFi have ads?

TV Remote Universal shows ads; Universal for TV Remote WiFi does not.

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

TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal for TV Remote WiFi every 9 days. Most recently, TV Remote Universal was updated on October 27, 2026 and Universal for TV Remote WiFi on October 20, 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.*