# Universal Remote vs Universal Control TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Control TV Remote at 4.3 against Universal Remote's 1.0. Universal Control TV Remote also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). Universal Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Control TV Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Universal Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal Control TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

Universal Remote ships an update monthly, Universal Control TV Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | Universal Control TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote/id1450053104/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6472762498/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076063818) | [Nguyen Quy Son](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594539200) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote/id1450053104)

This app functions as an intelligent handheld remote control, offering easy portability and code learning. Users can personalize their remote control panels and share them with friends.

**Highlights:** Intelligent handheld remote control, Easy code learning, Personalized DIY remote panel, One-click sharing of remote panels, Easy to carry and use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Control TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6472762498)

Control your smart TVs and devices wirelessly using your smartphone. This app offers all the functions of a physical remote, including navigation, volume control, and channel changing, solving common remote-related issues.

**Highlights:** Wireless TV control via WiFi, Smartphone touchpad navigation, Volume and channel control, Power on/off smart TVs, Customizable directional controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discount 50% Monthly Packages | $2.49 | per month |
| Discount 50% Monthly Packages | $2.69 | per month |
| Monthly Pro UniversalTV Remote | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly - Universal TV Remote | $5.29 | per month |
| Discount 50% Yearly Packages | $11.99 | per year |
| Discount 50% Yearly Packages | $20.00 | per year |
| Yearly Pro-Universal TV Remote | $21.99 | per year |
| Yearly  - Universal TV Remote | $40.00 | per year |
| Yearly Package Trial | $40.00 | per year |
| Lifetime - Universal ControlTV | $31.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

### Is Universal Control TV Remote free?

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

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

Universal Control TV Remote is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Universal Control TV Remote averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

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

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

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

Universal Remote ships an update monthly, and Universal Control TV Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on September 25, 2026 and Universal Control TV Remote on October 8, 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.*