# Universal TV Remote Control vs Guardiacivil

The clearest difference is rating: Guardiacivil at 5.0 against Universal TV Remote Control's 3.6. Guardiacivil also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Universal TV Remote Control's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Guardiacivil asks for nothing beyond the download.

Guardiacivil holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control has 4.1K ratings behind it against 2, 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 Guardiacivil's.

Universal TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, Guardiacivil every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control | Guardiacivil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id1492122256/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardiacivil/id6810092321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Codematics Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225541389) | [GET Philippines](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470898653) |

## 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


### Guardiacivil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardiacivil/id6810092321)

This app streamlines community gate access for residents, guards, and administrators. Residents can issue visitor passes and report incidents, while guards can scan passes and log entries. Administrators gain oversight with a live dashboard and activity logs.

**Highlights:** Issue one-time and recurring visitor passes, Share passes via link with QR codes, Approve or decline walk-in visitors, Report incidents and trigger Emergency SOS, Scan visitor QR passes for instant access, Log entries, exits, and vehicle plates, Live dashboard for administrators

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote Control free?

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

### Is Guardiacivil free?

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

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

Guardiacivil is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control averages 3.6 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Guardiacivil averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Universal TV Remote Control shows ads; Guardiacivil does not.

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

Universal TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and Guardiacivil every 5 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control was updated on November 3, 2026 and Guardiacivil on October 31, 2026.

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