# TV Remote Controller vs Universal TV Remote

The clearest difference is price: Universal TV Remote at Free against TV Remote Controller's $0.99. Universal TV Remote also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). TV Remote Controller's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On device support there is nothing between them.

Universal TV Remote is free to download; TV Remote Controller costs $0.99 up front. Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. TV Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Remote Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Controller has 2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of TV Remote Controller's written reviews are positive against 100% of Universal TV Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TV Remote Controller ships an update every 5 weeks, Universal TV Remote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Controller | Universal TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-controller/id1462692186/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id6747010515/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 57.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexey Siginur](https://appshunter.io/developer/628533273) | [Abdellah Moukarrame](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749902197) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-controller/id1462692186)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control your LG Smart TV with your phone. This app offers a touch pad, navigation, voice control, and media playback for webOS and Netcast models. Easily switch inputs, launch apps, and even turn your TV on and off.

**Highlights:** webOS and Netcast TV support, Touch, navigation, and number pads, Mouse control, Voice control, Media playback, App launching, Wake on LAN

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and functional
- 🚀 Flawless connectivity
- 💡 Affordable one-time cost
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer LG TVs
- 🐛 Connection failures after updates
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Inability to detect or connect to some LG TVs

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck during connection attempts
- Unexpected app crashes
- Fails to detect LG TV on some networks

**Requested features**

- Add keyboard support
- Implement TV power on/off functionality
- Improve cursor/pointer responsiveness
- Add channel list feature


### Universal TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id6747010515)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs and streaming devices. Control volume, channels, navigation, and even cast media with ease. Enjoy a seamless entertainment experience without the need for physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Instant Wi-Fi TV detection, Full remote control functions, Smart touchpad navigation, Fast keyboard input, Cast photos and videos, Voice control commands, Xbox controller mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tv Remote Weekly Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Tv Remote Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Tv remote Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Controller free?

TV Remote Controller costs $0.99, 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, TV Remote Controller or Universal TV Remote?

TV Remote Controller is rated higher. TV Remote Controller averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Universal TV Remote averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote Controller ships an update every 5 weeks, and Universal TV Remote every 3 days. Most recently, TV Remote Controller was updated on September 22, 2026 and Universal TV Remote on July 4, 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.*