# 4Lexile vs Universal Remote TV Control

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote TV Control at 4.3 against 4Lexile's 1.8. Universal Remote TV Control also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 0%) and ratings volume (51K vs 10). 4Lexile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote TV Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 4Lexile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal Remote TV Control holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote TV Control has 51K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 4Lexile's written reviews are positive against 28% of Universal Remote TV Control's.

4Lexile ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal Remote TV Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4Lexile | Universal Remote TV Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4lexile/id1493069653/reviews) | **[4.3 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1591238748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **51K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **28.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#95** |
| Size | 25 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [4point Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/501903170) | [Desidari Holding Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576843270) |

## What reviewers say

### 4Lexile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4lexile/id1493069653)

Scan book ISBNs to quickly discover their Lexile levels. This utility helps users identify appropriate reading materials based on reading proficiency.

**Highlights:** Scan book ISBNs, Find Lexile levels, Identify reading materials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Remote TV Control

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

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Utilities, #186 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| Smart TV Remote Control: 1Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote App: 1Year | $39.99 | per year |

**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 4Lexile free?

4Lexile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal Remote TV Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 4Lexile or Universal Remote TV Control?

Universal Remote TV Control is rated higher. 4Lexile averages 1.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Universal Remote TV Control averages 4.3 from 51K ratings.

### Do 4Lexile or Universal Remote TV Control have ads?

Neither 4Lexile nor Universal Remote TV Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 4Lexile or Universal Remote TV Control?

4Lexile ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal Remote TV Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, 4Lexile was updated on November 7, 2026 and Universal Remote TV Control on November 9, 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.*