# TV Remote Universal vs His

The clearest difference is rating: His at 4.5 against TV Remote Universal's 3.4. His also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 14%) and ads (none vs shown). TV Remote Universal's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 76). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and His sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

His 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 76, 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 50% of His's.

TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, His every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Universal | His |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1447773150/reviews) | **[4.5 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/his-smarttv-remote-control/id1572193272/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 76 |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Real Vision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447773149) | [Oz Shabbatth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451079365) |

## 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


### His

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/his-smarttv-remote-control/id1572193272)

Control your compatible smart TV with your iPhone or iPad. Features a touchpad and keyboard for easy navigation and typing. Your last used remote is saved for quick access.

**Highlights:** Remote model compatibility list, Save last used remote, No installation required, Fast touchpad, Quick typing keyboard, Easy interface design

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Universal free?

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

### Is His free?

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

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

His is rated higher. TV Remote Universal averages 3.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while His averages 4.5 from 76 ratings.

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

TV Remote Universal shows ads; His does not.

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

TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, and His every 10 days. Most recently, TV Remote Universal was updated on November 11, 2026 and His on November 3, 2026.

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