# Blux Control vs TV Remote, Universal Remote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blux Control at none against TV Remote, Universal Remote's 16. Blux Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). TV Remote, Universal Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote, Universal Remote sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Blux Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blux Control ships an update every 20 months, TV Remote, Universal Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blux Control | TV Remote, Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id1660719609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dave Pang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466583491) | [Inston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660719611) |

## What reviewers say

### Blux Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blux-control/id1466583492)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TV Remote, Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id1660719609)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and menus for over 1000 TV models worldwide. Simplify your entertainment setup and eliminate the need for multiple physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Power on/off, Volume adjustment, Channel navigation, Menu access, Simple setup, Wide compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Access IPTV Channels - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro: Unlock All | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro: Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro: Ultimate Access | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Access IPTV Channels - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro: Unlimited Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $6.99 | one-time |
| Access All Features | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $27.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $32.99 | one-time |
| Access IPTV Channel - Lifetime | $32.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🙌 Helpful for finding lost remote
- 💡 Allows room/location customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Excessive paid features
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
- 📺 Compatibility issues with some TV models
- 💤 Frequent ads interrupting usage

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to connect to TV
- Buttons not responding as expected
- Subscription not canceling properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to control more TV functions without subscription
- Option to disable ads in free version
- Support for more TV brands and models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blux Control free?

Blux Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TV Remote, Universal Remote free?

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

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

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

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

Blux Control ships an update every 20 months, and TV Remote, Universal Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Blux Control was updated on October 13, 2026 and TV Remote, Universal Remote on October 25, 2026.

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