# Remote control for Sony vs Universal TV Remote™ Control

The clearest difference is ads: Remote control for Sony at none against Universal TV Remote™ Control's shown. Remote control for Sony also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). Universal TV Remote™ Control's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 33%) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote control for Sony sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Universal TV Remote™ Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Remote control for Sony against 4.7 for Universal TV Remote™ Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.7K and 32K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Remote control for Sony's written reviews are positive against 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's.

Remote control for Sony ships an update weekly, Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote control for Sony | Universal TV Remote™ Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-sony/id1458993689/reviews) | **[4.7 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.7K | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.7% of reviews | **49.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#62** |
| Size | 65 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Oz Shabbatth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451079365) | [SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459370949) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote control for Sony

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-sony/id1458993689)

This app provides a user-friendly interface to control Sony devices. It offers a saved remote for quick access, a fast touchpad, and a keyboard for easy navigation and typing. The design is intuitive and easy to use.

**Highlights:** Saved remote for quick access, Fast touchpad control, Integrated keyboard for typing, Easy-to-use interface, No installation required

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive
- 👍 Convenient temporary fix
- 👍 Useful when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 📺 Limited functionality
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🤖 Compatibility problems

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Connection failures
- Unresponsive buttons
- Sync issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Multi-TV support
- Ability to turn TV on/off
- Customizable button layout


### Universal TV Remote™ Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Utilities, #78 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily control all your smart TVs, including popular brands like Samsung, LG, Roku, and Fire TV, over Wi-Fi. Navigate channels, adjust volume, use voice search, and even type with a keyboard for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Voice search for shows, On-screen keyboard, Volume and channel control, Turn TV on/off

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Control Weekly V1 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Pro Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Yearly V1 | $19.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Pro Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Life Time | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for busy families
- 💡 Works with multiple devices
- 🚀 Responsive touch controls
- 💡 Voice command feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Unclear cancellation process
- 🐛 Disconnection issues
- 💰 Misleading 'free' claims
- 🔒 Aggressive upselling

**Reported bugs**

- Vibration instead of button response
- Subscription ads pop up frequently

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Refresh button functionality
- Microphone access without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote control for Sony free?

Remote control for Sony 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, Remote control for Sony or Universal TV Remote™ Control?

Universal TV Remote™ Control is rated higher. Remote control for Sony averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while Universal TV Remote™ Control averages 4.7 from 32K ratings.

### Do Remote control for Sony or Universal TV Remote™ Control have ads?

Universal TV Remote™ Control shows ads; Remote control for Sony does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote control for Sony or Universal TV Remote™ Control?

Remote control for Sony ships an update weekly, and Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remote control for Sony was updated on September 25, 2026 and Universal TV Remote™ Control on September 26, 2026.

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