# EnergyControl vs Universal Remote TV Control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EnergyControl at 86% against Universal Remote TV Control's 28%. EnergyControl also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Universal Remote TV Control's advantage is chart position (#72 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EnergyControl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Universal Remote TV Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EnergyControl ships an update every 2 months, Universal Remote TV Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EnergyControl | Universal Remote TV Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1591238748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **51K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 28.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#72** |
| Size | 20 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ronny Steigemann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478339080) | [Desidari Holding Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576843270) |

## What reviewers say

### EnergyControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/energycontrol/id1478467447)

Track and analyze your household's energy and water consumption. Easily input meter readings, manage various utilities with flexible meters, and gain insights into your spending with clear charts and forecasts. Understand your usage patterns and predict future costs.

**Highlights:** Flexible meter management for various utilities, Consumption analysis with charts and tables, Intelligent cost and consumption forecasts, Fast meter reading input with estimation, Cost management with contract date tracking, CSV import and export of meter data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EnergyControl Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


### Universal Remote TV Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1591238748)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Utilities, #137 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your smart TV from your phone with this app. It offers a full-featured remote experience, allowing you to change channels, adjust volume, navigate menus, and more. Connect via Wi-Fi for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Control TV from iPhone, Channel and volume control, Menu and playback functions, Works with popular brands, Wi-Fi connectivity, Keyboard input, Haptic feedback

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal TV Remote App: 1Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote App: 1Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control -1  Week Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote: 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Universal TV Remote - Pro Pack | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Universal TV Remote App | $14.99 | per month |
| Smart TV Remote Control: 1Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote App: 1Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote Control－1Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote－1 Time Payment | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Helpful for lost remotes
- 👍 Works well with TVs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unresponsive buttons
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Charges during free trial

**Reported bugs**

- App not working after free trial ends
- Unable to connect to certain TV models
- Inconsistent performance, often disconnecting

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn on TV without physical remote
- Keyboard support for text input
- Option to switch between multiple TVs
- Ability to cancel subscription easily


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EnergyControl free?

EnergyControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Universal Remote TV Control free?

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

### Do EnergyControl or Universal Remote TV Control have ads?

Neither EnergyControl nor Universal Remote TV Control shows ads.

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

EnergyControl ships an update every 2 months, and Universal Remote TV Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, EnergyControl was updated on October 15, 2026 and Universal Remote TV Control on October 23, 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.*