# Universal TV Remote Control # vs NetSweep

The clearest difference is rating: NetSweep at 5.0 against Universal TV Remote Control #'s 4.3. NetSweep also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Universal TV Remote Control #'s advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control # sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. NetSweep asks for nothing beyond the download.

NetSweep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control # has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal TV Remote Control # ships an update every 5 days, NetSweep every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control # | NetSweep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id1535056536/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netsweep/id6777156826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 152 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) | [Cameron Garrison](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646888172) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Control #

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id1535056536)

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Control power, volume, navigation, and apps across a wide range of brands. Enjoy faster text input and touchpad control, all without needing your physical remote.

**Highlights:** Full-featured remote control (power, volume, navigation), Launch apps directly on supported TVs, Text input via iPhone keyboard, Touchpad navigation, Control from Apple Watch and Home Screen widgets, Supports multiple TV brands and streaming devices

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote - 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| Universal TV Remote - 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote - 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart TV Remote - 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote - lifetime | $1.99 | one-time |
| Universal TV Remote - lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive and fast
- 💡 Useful remote control features
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 🤖 Works with various TV brands

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific TV models
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🕰️ Slow response times on some devices
- 🔘 Confusing button layout

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to some TV models
- Loses connection randomly
- Volume controls not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add more TV brand support
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Customize button layout and colors
- Implement voice control
- Add keyboard functionality


### NetSweep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netsweep/id6777156826)

This app monitors the security of your pinned websites, providing detailed reports on TLS certificates, DNS records, and security headers. It sends timely local notifications before certificates expire and highlights changes in a polished report.

**Highlights:** Deep per-host security inspection, Background certificate expiry alerts, Live spatial map of trust surface, Connection quality testing, Tags and health dashboard, Portable JSON watchlist export

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote Control # free?

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

### Is NetSweep free?

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

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

NetSweep is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control # averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while NetSweep averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote Control # or NetSweep have ads?

Universal TV Remote Control # shows ads; NetSweep does not.

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

Universal TV Remote Control # ships an update every 5 days, and NetSweep every 2 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control # was updated on October 27, 2026 and NetSweep on October 7, 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.*