# 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 device support (4 vs 2). TV Remote Universal's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 208). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 208, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 14% and 14% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 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 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6476391520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 208 |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **14.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Real Vision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447773149) | [Aalto Studio FZE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617055935) |

## 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/id6476391520)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control LG, Samsung, and other brands with ease, featuring volume, channel, and navigation controls. Premium features include live activity updates, customizable widgets, and media casting.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Volume, channel, and navigation controls, Live TV activity display, Customizable home screen widgets, Media casting to TV, Simple Wi-Fi setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription Remote Control | $29.99 | per year |
| Family Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription Half price | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $79.99 | one-time |


## 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 208 ratings.

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

Both TV Remote Universal and Universal TV Remote Control ◦ show ads.

### 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 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote Universal was updated on October 27, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control ◦ on October 25, 2026.

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