# TV Remote Universal vs ALERTRACKER

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Universal at 3.4 against ALERTRACKER's 2.0. TV Remote Universal also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 1). ALERTRACKER's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

TV Remote Universal holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal has 12K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of ALERTRACKER's.

TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, ALERTRACKER every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Universal | ALERTRACKER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1447773150/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alertracker/id1659462644/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **13.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Real Vision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447773149) | [Global Open Data SAC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652814827) |

## 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


### ALERTRACKER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alertracker/id1659462644)

Official fleet control application with international coverage. Monitor your fleet 24/7 with real-time tracking and management tools.

**Highlights:** Official fleet control, International coverage, 24/7 monitoring, Real-time tracking

**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 ALERTRACKER free?

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

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

TV Remote Universal is rated higher. TV Remote Universal averages 3.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while ALERTRACKER averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

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

TV Remote Universal shows ads; ALERTRACKER does not.

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

TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, and ALERTRACKER every 8 months. Most recently, TV Remote Universal was updated on September 25, 2026 and ALERTRACKER on June 11, 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.*