# VIDAA vs TV Remote, Universal Remote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VIDAA at none against TV Remote, Universal Remote's 16. VIDAA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (40% vs 26%). TV Remote, Universal Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote, Universal Remote sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. VIDAA asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for VIDAA against 4.8 for TV Remote, Universal Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of VIDAA's written reviews are positive against 26% of TV Remote, Universal Remote's.

VIDAA ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote, Universal Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VIDAA | TV Remote, Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidaa/id1526408639/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id1660719609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | **40.1% of reviews** | 25.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [V America Operations Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526408641) | [Inston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660719611) |

## What reviewers say

### VIDAA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidaa/id1526408639)

Control your VIDAA Smart TV with your phone. This app offers all standard remote functions like power, volume, and channel control. It also allows you to share media and search for content directly on your TV.

**Highlights:** Power On / Off, Volume Control, Change Channel, Share Video / Music / Photo to TV, Search Content

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Useful remote control functionality
- 🔒 No login required
- 🚀 Fast connection to TV

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some TVs
- 🐛 App crashes on startup
- 🐛 Unresponsive on certain devices
- 🐛 Inability to add/remove apps

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to TV after updates
- App freezes when trying to add new devices
- Volume controls not working as expected
- Screen mirroring feature not functioning
- Frequent app crashes and force closes

**Requested features**

- Add support for more streaming apps
- Implement automatic TV reconnection
- Add landscape mode support
- Allow customization of app settings
- Improve overall stability and reliability


### TV Remote, Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id1660719609)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and menus for over 1000 TV models worldwide. Simplify your entertainment setup and eliminate the need for multiple physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Power on/off, Volume adjustment, Channel navigation, Menu access, Simple setup, Wide compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Access IPTV Channels - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro: Unlock All | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro: Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro: Ultimate Access | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Access IPTV Channels - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro: Unlimited Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $6.99 | one-time |
| Access All Features | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $27.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $32.99 | one-time |
| Access IPTV Channel - Lifetime | $32.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🙌 Helpful for finding lost remote
- 💡 Allows room/location customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Excessive paid features
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
- 📺 Compatibility issues with some TV models
- 💤 Frequent ads interrupting usage

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to connect to TV
- Buttons not responding as expected
- Subscription not canceling properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to control more TV functions without subscription
- Option to disable ads in free version
- Support for more TV brands and models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VIDAA free?

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

### Is TV Remote, Universal Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote, Universal Remote is rated higher. VIDAA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while TV Remote, Universal Remote averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do VIDAA or TV Remote, Universal Remote have ads?

TV Remote, Universal Remote shows ads; VIDAA does not.

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

VIDAA ships an update every 2 months, and TV Remote, Universal Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, VIDAA was updated on October 21, 2026 and TV Remote, Universal Remote on October 22, 2026.

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