# Universal TV Remote ◆ vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.4 against Universal TV Remote ◆'s 4.1. TV Remote also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 17%). Universal TV Remote ◆'s advantage is ratings volume (8.4K vs 1.1K). On price, update cadence, ads 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 10 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: Universal TV Remote ◆ has 8.4K ratings behind it against 1.1K, 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 33% of TV Remote's.

Universal TV Remote ◆ ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Remote every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## 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 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6443671916/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 29 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vinh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893574532) | [SECURE SOFT LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585537099) |

## 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/id6443671916)

Control your smart TV directly from your smartphone. This app automatically detects compatible TVs on your Wi-Fi network and offers most of the key features found on a physical remote for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, Auto-detect TV on Wi-Fi, Works with popular brands, Full remote key features, Subscription options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Lifetime Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Helpful when TV remote is not working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🔒 Bluetooth required for connection
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Pairing device code not working
- Doesn't connect to multiple TVs

**Requested features**

- Free version without subscription
- More features like casting and touch calibration


## 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 1.1K ratings.

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

Neither Universal TV Remote ◆ nor TV Remote shows ads.

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

Universal TV Remote ◆ ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote every 4 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote ◆ was updated on October 26, 2026 and TV Remote on October 24, 2026.

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