# Universal Remote vs Universal Remote TV Control .+

The clearest difference is ads: Universal Remote TV Control .+ at none against Universal Remote's shown. Universal Remote's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 14%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote TV Control .+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Universal Remote against 4.4 for Universal Remote TV Control .+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 7.8K ratings behind it against 268, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 14% of Universal Remote TV Control .+'s.

Universal Remote ships an update monthly, Universal Remote TV Control .+ every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | Universal Remote TV Control .+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1537510382/reviews) | **[4.4 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control-plus/id1614904513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 268 |
| Positive reviews | **33.0% of reviews** | 14.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 221 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524909391) | [SCOUT -WEB BASED SYSTEMS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614904515) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1537510382)

Control your smart TVs and streaming devices wirelessly from your phone. Offers quick navigation, app access, and gesture controls. Seamlessly pair with major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG.

**Highlights:** Full-featured remote control, Channel and volume control, One-tap app access, Swipe gesture navigation, Quick WiFi pairing, Control Smart TVs and streaming devices

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive and fast
- 🎨 Seamless pairing with devices
- 💡 Useful as a backup remote

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔌 Unreliable connection to devices
- 📢 Intrusive ads and constant upsells

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to find or connect to TV
- Purchased features not activating
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Restoration of purchases not working

**Requested features**

- Customizable button layout
- Support for more TV brands
- Ability to control smart home devices
- Improved Apple Watch integration


### Universal Remote TV Control .+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control-plus/id1614904513)

Transform your iPhone into a smart TV remote. Easily control various TV brands over Wi-Fi with a familiar interface. Access all essential functions like volume, channel, and playback.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Supports major TV brands, Volume and channel control, Navigation and playback functions, Familiar remote layout

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Control TV | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Week Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Week Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Control | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Connects to anything
- 👍 Worked first time instantly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 All features are paid
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 💸 High weekly cost
- 💸 Trying to scam users
- 👎 App doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Does not work on TV
- Cannot find TV
- Difficult to cancel subscription
- Free version opens ads with every button press
- Payment went through without agreement

**Requested features**

- Clear instructions on how to connect
- Option to cancel subscription easily
- Less intrusive ads in free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

### Is Universal Remote TV Control .+ free?

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

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

Universal Remote TV Control .+ is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Universal Remote TV Control .+ averages 4.4 from 268 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote or Universal Remote TV Control .+ have ads?

Universal Remote shows ads; Universal Remote TV Control .+ does not.

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

Universal Remote ships an update monthly, and Universal Remote TV Control .+ every 5 months. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Universal Remote TV Control .+ on October 30, 2026.

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