# Remote Plus vs TV Remote Control

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Control at 4.3 against Remote Plus's 3.1. TV Remote Control also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 43%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 22). Remote Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Remote Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control has 1.2K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Remote Plus's written reviews are positive against 75% of TV Remote Control's.

Remote Plus ships an update every 4 days, TV Remote Control every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Plus | TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-plus/id1477804039/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id1535056536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **74.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Third Reality, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225620424) | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-plus/id1477804039)

Enhance your streaming device experience with a dedicated accessory. Locate a lost remote with sound and light, enjoy private listening with headphones, and use the LED to see buttons in the dark.

**Highlights:** Remote Finder beep and flash, Private listening with headphones, LED button illumination, Accessory integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id1535056536)

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Control power, volume, navigation, and apps across a wide range of brands. Enjoy faster text input and touchpad control, all without needing your physical remote.

**Highlights:** Full-featured remote control (power, volume, navigation), Launch apps directly on supported TVs, Text input via iPhone keyboard, Touchpad navigation, Control from Apple Watch and Home Screen widgets, Supports multiple TV brands and streaming devices

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote - 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| Universal TV Remote - 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote - 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart TV Remote - 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote - lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Universal TV Remote - lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive and fast
- 💡 Useful remote control features
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 🤖 Works with various TV brands

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific TV models
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🕰️ Slow response times on some devices
- 🔘 Confusing button layout

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to some TV models
- Loses connection randomly
- Volume controls not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add more TV brand support
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Customize button layout and colors
- Implement voice control
- Add keyboard functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Plus free?

Remote Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TV Remote Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote Plus or TV Remote Control?

TV Remote Control is rated higher. Remote Plus averages 3.1 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while TV Remote Control averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Remote Plus or TV Remote Control have ads?

TV Remote Control shows ads; Remote Plus does not.

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

Remote Plus ships an update every 4 days, and TV Remote Control every 5 days. Most recently, Remote Plus was updated on September 19, 2026 and TV Remote Control on September 26, 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.*