# TV Remote Universal vs Bongo Mascots

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bongo Mascots at 100% against TV Remote Universal's 14%. Bongo Mascots also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). TV Remote Universal's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 6). 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. Bongo Mascots asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bongo Mascots holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal has 12K ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of Bongo Mascots's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Universal | Bongo Mascots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1447773150/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongo-mascots/id1617691806/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Real Vision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447773149) | [Bongo Mascots S.A](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617691808) |

## 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


### Bongo Mascots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongo-mascots/id1617691806)

Find and book pet care services like walking, grooming, and boarding. Connect with verified caregivers and commercial partners through an intuitive platform. Features include in-app chat, GPS tracking for walks, secure payments, and user reviews.

**Highlights:** Internal chat for direct communication, GPS tracking for pet walks, Secure bank integration for payments, Wide range of pet services, User reviews and ratings, Pet care news and updates

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

**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 Bongo Mascots free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote Universal or Bongo Mascots?

Bongo Mascots is rated higher. TV Remote Universal averages 3.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Bongo Mascots averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do TV Remote Universal or Bongo Mascots have ads?

TV Remote Universal shows ads; Bongo Mascots does not.

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

TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bongo Mascots every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote Universal was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bongo Mascots on August 19, 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.*