# Universal TV Remote Control vs TV Control－Universal Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control at 3.6 against TV Control－Universal Remote's 1.0. Universal TV Remote Control also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Control－Universal Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control has 4.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal TV Remote Control ships an update weekly, TV Control－Universal Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control | TV Control－Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id1492122256/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-controluniversal-remote/id6504768072/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codematics Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225541389) | [Merel Schriefer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753740080) |

## 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 Control－Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-controluniversal-remote/id6504768072)

Transform your phone into a universal remote for Smart TVs. Control power, volume, channels, and settings with an intuitive interface. Offers multi-device management and smart home integration for enhanced convenience.

**Highlights:** Complete TV control (on/off, volume, channels), Broad compatibility with major TV brands, Intuitive and easy-to-use interface, Manage multiple TVs simultaneously, Smart home integration for subscribers, Auto-connect to saved devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly 3 Days Free | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Start | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly 3 Days Free | $29.99 | 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 Control－Universal Remote free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote Control is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control averages 3.6 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while TV Control－Universal Remote averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Both Universal TV Remote Control and TV Control－Universal Remote show ads.

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

Universal TV Remote Control ships an update weekly, and TV Control－Universal Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control was updated on September 25, 2026 and TV Control－Universal Remote on June 1, 2026.

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