# Universal TV Remote ◆ vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is monetization model: TV Remote at freemium against Universal TV Remote ◆'s subscription. TV Remote also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (629K vs 8.4K). Universal TV Remote ◆'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote ◆ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 629K ratings behind it against 8.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Universal TV Remote ◆'s written reviews are positive against 21% of TV Remote's.

Universal TV Remote ◆ ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Remote monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote ◆ | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1527843569/reviews) | **[4.4 (629K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.4K | **629K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | **20.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#4** |
| Size | 29 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vinh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893574532) | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote ◆

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1527843569)

Control your smart TV using your iPhone or iPad. Connect to the same WiFi network for automatic detection and use features like a built-in keyboard, voice commands, and media casting. Offers a fully functional remote experience with motion control and Apple Watch support.

**Highlights:** Fully functional remote control, Built-in keyboard for searches, Mouse Air motion control, Voice commands, Cast photos, videos, and audios, Apple Watch and Widgets support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Upgrade TV Remote | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works with TVs
- 👍 Apple Watch compatible
- ⭐️ Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 💰 Requires subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to use
- 🤖 Buggy
- 🚫 Doesn't connect to TV

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't recognize subscription
- Keeps asking to upgrade
- Crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Add Back and Home buttons to Apple Watch app
- Improve TV compatibility


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Utilities, #5 Top Free · Utilities, #143 Top Free, #172 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Control your smart TV directly from your phone. Connect via WIFI to manage volume, channels, and navigation with a touchpad and keyboard. Supports major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG.

**Highlights:** WIFI TV connection, Smart TV detection, Touchpad navigation, Keyboard input, Channel launching, Voice search

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium. | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Connects easily
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🔒 Works with multiple TVs
- 👍 Helpful when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires original remote for setup
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔋 Drains phone battery

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't recognize TV
- Power button doesn't work
- Volume controls not functioning

**Requested features**

- Allow remote control without original remote
- Offer more free features
- Improve reliability and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote ◆ free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. Universal TV Remote ◆ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.4 from 629K ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote ◆ or TV Remote have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; Universal TV Remote ◆ does not.

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

Universal TV Remote ◆ ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote monthly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote ◆ was updated on October 30, 2026 and TV Remote on October 30, 2026.

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