# Universal TV Remote Control vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.3 against Universal TV Remote Control's 3.6. TV Remote also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Universal TV Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 173). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control has 4.1K ratings behind it against 173, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Universal TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of TV Remote's.

Universal TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Remote every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id1492122256/reviews) | **[4.3 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id6443551368/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 173 |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codematics Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225541389) | [欣 骆](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636889966) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id1492122256)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal TV remote. Easily control over 100 TV brands without needing your physical remote or dealing with battery issues. Enjoy fast setup and intuitive controls for all your entertainment needs.

**Highlights:** Control 100+ TV brands, Wi-Fi connectivity, Automatic TV discovery, Power, volume, input controls, App access and media playback, Navigation and directional controls

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Remove Full Screen Ads | $24.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free Version | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes
- 🚀 Convenient remote alternative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work for some TV brands
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Buttons don't respond
- Incompatible with certain TV models

**Requested features**

- Support for more TV brands
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Ad-free version


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id6443551368)

Control your Roku device with your phone. Navigate menus, adjust volume, and use a keyboard for text input. Stream content and mirror your screen with an intuitive interface. Connect via Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Roku mobile remote control, Text input via keyboard, Volume and channel adjustment, Navigation with arrow keys/sliding keyboard, Screen mirroring (video, photo, music)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote Control free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control averages 3.6 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.3 from 173 ratings.

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

Both Universal TV Remote Control and TV Remote show ads.

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

Universal TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control was updated on October 25, 2026 and TV Remote on October 25, 2026.

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