# TV Remote Universal vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 100% against TV Remote Universal's 14%. TV Remote also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17). TV Remote Universal's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 173) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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 TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal has 12K ratings behind it against 173, 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 TV Remote's.

TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Universal | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1447773150/reviews) | **[4.3 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id6443551368/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 173 |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Real Vision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447773149) | [欣 骆](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636889966) |

## 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


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id6443551368)

Control your Roku device with your phone. Navigate menus, adjust volume, and use a keyboard for text input. Stream content and mirror your screen with an intuitive interface. Connect via Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Roku mobile remote control, Text input via keyboard, Volume and channel adjustment, Navigation with arrow keys/sliding keyboard, Screen mirroring (video, photo, music)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Universal free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote Universal averages 3.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.3 from 173 ratings.

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

Both TV Remote Universal and TV Remote show ads.

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

TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote every 2 months. Most recently, TV Remote Universal was updated on October 31, 2026 and TV Remote on October 25, 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.*