Comparison

Remote Control for Harmony Hub vs Universal TV Remote®

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Remote Control for Harmony Hub

Control your home entertainment system and smart devices using your iOS or Mac device. Seamlessly switch between activities like watching TV or streaming content. Manage devices and accessories with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Control Harmony Hub from iOS and macOS
  • Switch between entertainment activities
  • Manage TV volume and channels
  • Navigate app menus
  • Control smart home accessories
  • Automatic Hub discovery
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Remote Control for Harmony® Hub. Take control of your home entertainment with your iOS device or Mac. No more searching for remote controls. We now support both iOS and macOS, control your Harmony Hub from any device. This is a universal purchase, you'll get both the iOS and macOS versions of the app with a single purchase. Switch from watching TV to Netflix or Disney+ with a tap. Change the TV volume, channel, or even navigate app menus all with our easy to use interface. Control your activities, devices, and smart home accessories. Automatically discovers and connects to Hub, easily switch between Hubs. Activities configured on your Hub will be available in the app, examples include: - Watch TV - Watch Apple TV - Watch Netflix - Watch Disney+ - Watch HBO - Watch Hulu Works with the latest firmware version, doesn't require beta firmware or settings. Uses latest secure communications protocols. Note: Requires purchase and configuration of Logitech® Harmony® Hub. Mobile device and Harmony Hub must be connected to the same network. Disclaimer: This product is not affiliated with Logitech®. Logitech® and Harmony® Hub are registered trademarks of Logitech International S.A.

About

Universal TV Remote®

Control your smart TV with your iPhone or iPad. This app functions like a physical remote, allowing you to change channels, adjust volume, and navigate menus. It requires your device and TV to be on the same Wi-Fi network.

Highlights
  • Power ON/OFF
  • Volume control
  • Channel switching
  • Menu navigation
  • Video playback control
  • Touch bar navigation
  • Automatic Wi-Fi connection
Features
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▶ Universal Remote ◀ allows you easily to control your Smart TV using your iPhone / iPad. The operation is the same as the real TV remote. You can freely switch channels, adjust volume and enjoy your favorite TV shows. To use this remote control, you must have your iPhone / iPad on the same wifi network as your smart TV and you have to accept the message that appears on your TV screen. ▶ Key Features ◀ ● Power ON / OFF ● Mute / Unmute ● Volume Up / Down ● Channel Up / Down ● Menu Button with up / down and left / right ● Video control (Play/Pause/Stop...) ● Touch bar for easy navigation ● Automatic connection to a device ● No wires and no additional hardware needed! SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: - ▶ Universal Remote ◀ App is free to download. It contains preferable auto-renewing subscription options for Unlimited Use. - Once you subscribe to any of your preferable options, you can enjoy all the features of the app. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/hanjadevi/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/hanjadevi/termsconditions

Screenshots

Remote Control for Harmony Hub4 screens
Universal TV Remote®3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Universal TV Remote® at Free against Remote Control for Harmony Hub's $4.99. Universal TV Remote® also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 120). Remote Control for Harmony Hub's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Universal TV Remote® is free to download; Remote Control for Harmony Hub costs $4.99 up front. Universal TV Remote® sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Remote Control for Harmony Hub asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV Remote® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote® has 1.1K ratings behind it against 120, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Remote Control for Harmony Hub's written reviews are positive against 40% of Universal TV Remote®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control for Harmony Hub ships an update every 5 months, Universal TV Remote® every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Remote Control for Harmony Hub versus Universal TV Remote®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for Harmony HubUniversal TV Remote®
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (120 ratings)4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews — better40.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1201.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIslandbit Inc.Hanja Devi

Customer experience

Remote Control for Harmony Hub

All ratings113 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative36.7%

Universal TV Remote®

All ratings1,139 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive40.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative57.4%

User reviews

Remote Control for Harmony Hub

From 120 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as advertised
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Controls multiple hubs
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Better than official app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buttons disappeared after update
  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 Cannot add more devices
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 No setup support

Universal TV Remote®

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Instant connection
  • 💡 Useful for lost remotes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 📺 Incompatible with some TV models
  • 📢 Excessive ads

Bugs and requests

Remote Control for Harmony Hub

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Buttons disappeared after Tahoe OS update
  • No response from support
  • Cannot add more devices
  • Inconsistent when it works
  • Stuck on 'Reset Saved Hub(s)'
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  • Cannot find second Harmony Hub
  • App hangs upon connecting
  • App will no longer open
  • No connectivity to Hub on Big Sur
  • No icon control

Requested features

8 requests
  • Display hub names instead of IPs
  • Add more devices and activities
  • Map Mac arrow keys to direction buttons
  • Map Return to Select
  • Map 'M' to Menu
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  • Map 'B' for Back
  • Update for full macOS support and M1 chip
  • Icon control for changing channels

Universal TV Remote®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Buttons not responding
  • Frequent disconnections
  • App freezing/crashing

Requested features

3 requests
  • Reset TV connection option
  • Reduced ad frequency
  • Support for more TV brands

In-app purchases

None

Remote Control for Harmony Hub

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal TV Remote®

Subscriptions2
  • Universal Remote Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Monthly3 Days trial$11.991 Month
One-time1
  • Universal Remote$6.99

Questions

Is Remote Control for Harmony Hub free?
Remote Control for Harmony Hub costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal TV Remote® free?
Universal TV Remote® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control for Harmony Hub or Universal TV Remote®?
Universal TV Remote® is rated higher. Remote Control for Harmony Hub averages 4.3 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Universal TV Remote® averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Remote Control for Harmony Hub or Universal TV Remote® have ads?
Universal TV Remote® shows ads; Remote Control for Harmony Hub does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Harmony Hub or Universal TV Remote®?
Remote Control for Harmony Hub ships an update every 5 months, and Universal TV Remote® every 7 months. Most recently, Remote Control for Harmony Hub was updated on November 3, 2026 and Universal TV Remote® on November 3, 2026.

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