# TV Remote Universal vs Universal TV Remote Control+

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control+ at 4.4 against TV Remote Universal's 3.4. Universal TV Remote Control+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (45% vs 14%). TV Remote Universal's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 582). 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 Universal TV Remote Control+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote Control+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal has 12K ratings behind it against 582, 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 45% of Universal TV Remote Control+'s.

TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control+ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Universal | Universal TV Remote Control+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1447773150/reviews) | **[4.4 (582 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-plus/id6471477073/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 582 |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **44.9% 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 | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Real Vision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447773149) | [Paul Kenneth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554751452) |

## 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 TV Remote Control+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-plus/id6471477073)

Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a seamless way to manage volume, channels, and navigation. It connects via Wi-Fi and supports a wide range of popular TV brands, simplifying your home entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Smart TV identification over Wi-Fi, Wide compatibility with TV brands, Touchpad for navigation, Direct channel launching, Siri Shortcuts & widgets, Voice search, Mouse & keyboard control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All PRO features for a week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| All PRO features for a year | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 👍 Useful and easy to use
- 👍 Practical for the disabled and bedridden
- 👍 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Not working
- 💰 Expensive
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🐛 Doesn't work after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't connect properly
- Stops working after a minute
- Doesn't work with any devices
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Copy-paste functionality in the keyboard
- Ability to invert sound and channel icons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Universal free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote Control+ free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote Control+ is rated higher. TV Remote Universal averages 3.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control+ averages 4.4 from 582 ratings.

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

TV Remote Universal shows ads; Universal TV Remote Control+ does not.

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

TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal TV Remote Control+ every 10 days. Most recently, TV Remote Universal was updated on October 20, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control+ on October 18, 2026.

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