# VIDAA vs Universal TV Remote Control・

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VIDAA at none against Universal TV Remote Control・'s 20. VIDAA also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Universal TV Remote Control・'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (61% vs 40%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control・ sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days. 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 Universal TV Remote Control・. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control・ has 81K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of VIDAA's written reviews are positive against 61% of Universal TV Remote Control・'s.

VIDAA ships an update every 2 months, Universal TV Remote Control・ weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VIDAA | Universal TV Remote Control・ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidaa/id1526408639/reviews) | **[4.8 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6443877058/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13K | **81K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.8% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#30** |
| Size | 83 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [V America Operations Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526408641) | [toggle apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782091955) |

## 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


### Universal TV Remote Control・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6443877058)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Utilities, #41 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your TV, streaming devices, and soundbars from your smartphone. Offers a touchpad, D-pad, keyboard, and media controls for major brands. Easy setup and regular updates ensure compatibility.

**Highlights:** Power On/Off, Touchpad and D-Pad, Keyboard input, TV Apps Management, Media Player Control, Sound Regulation, Numpad for channels

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Individual Weekly Pro Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Family Weekly Pro Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Family Weekly Pro Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Individual Yearly Pro Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote for Mobile | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $39.99 | one-time |
| Individual Lifetime - Pro Plan | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connection and pairing
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 💡 Works with various TV models
- 🙌 Helpful when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription required for basic features
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data collection
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, random disconnections
- 🙄 Aggressive upselling of premium version

**Reported bugs**

- TV not detected or recognized
- Buttons not functioning as expected
- App crashes or freezes during use

**Requested features**

- Volume control without subscription
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- More transparent pricing and feature details


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VIDAA free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote Control・ free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote Control・ is rated higher. VIDAA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control・ averages 4.8 from 81K ratings.

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

Neither VIDAA nor Universal TV Remote Control・ shows ads.

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

VIDAA ships an update every 2 months, and Universal TV Remote Control・ weekly. Most recently, VIDAA was updated on September 25, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control・ on September 25, 2026.

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