# Remote for Vizio · vs Universal Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Remote at 81% against Remote for Vizio ·'s 17%. Universal Remote also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.6) and ads (none vs shown). Remote for Vizio ·'s advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 1.1K) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for Vizio · sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Vizio · has 15K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Remote for Vizio ·'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Universal Remote's.

Remote for Vizio · ships an update every 3 months, Universal Remote fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for Vizio · | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-vizio/id1451286787/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-remote/id6450844215/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 17.4% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kraftwerk 9 Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/895968866) | [Gentlemen's s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664064879) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote for Vizio ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-vizio/id1451286787)

Control your Vizio SmartCast TV with your iPhone. This app offers a full remote experience with a touchpad, keyboard, and automatic connection. It's a convenient replacement for a lost or broken physical remote.

**Highlights:** Full Vizio Smart TV remote functionality, Large touchpad for navigation, Integrated keyboard, Automatic device connection, Menu and content navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weekly subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Year pro version | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime premium remote | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works fine
- 🚀 Quick and easy setup
- 🚀 Responsive and user-friendly
- 🚀 Fantastic alternative to Vizio remote

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not connect to Vizio TV
- 🐛 Requires WiFi, but can't connect without a remote
- 🐛 Paid features don't work as expected
- 🐛 Restore purchases don't work
- 🐛 Unresponsive and buggy

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't locate or connect to TV
- Paid features not working as advertised
- Restore purchases not functioning
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add up/down/left/right arrows for navigation
- Improve connectivity and compatibility with Vizio TVs
- Provide better customer support and address issues
- Offer a more transparent and fair pricing model


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-remote/id6450844215)

Transform your phone into a powerful TV controller. Manage channels, volume, menus, and use keyboard input for seamless navigation. Compatible with major smart TV brands over Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Control channels and volume, Access TV menus and info, Keyboard input for searches, Haptic feedback, Responsive touchpad interface, Wi-Fi network connectivity

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote control for TV | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote | $8.99 | per month |
| Remote Control for TV | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Remote Control for TV | $19.99 | per year |
| TV Remote | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick response time and responsiveness
- 📱 Transforms phone into functional remote
- 🔄 Automatic detection and customization
- ✨ Works across multiple TV brands (LG, Samsung, Sony, Roku)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive subscription model and paywalls
- 🔌 Connectivity issues with some TVs
- 📺 Inconsistent compatibility across devices
- ⚠️ Unreliable connection reliability

**Reported bugs**

- App won't connect to TV
- Subscription popup blocks basic functionality
- Connectivity drops and unreliable connections

**Requested features**

- Free version without subscription requirements
- Improved TV compatibility and connection stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote for Vizio · free?

Remote for Vizio · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote for Vizio · or Universal Remote?

Universal Remote is rated higher. Remote for Vizio · averages 3.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Remote for Vizio · or Universal Remote have ads?

Remote for Vizio · shows ads; Universal Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote for Vizio · or Universal Remote?

Remote for Vizio · ships an update every 3 months, and Universal Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Remote for Vizio · was updated on November 7, 2026 and Universal Remote on November 7, 2026.

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