# Universal Remote vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote at 4.3 against TV Remote's 3.0. Universal Remote also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 7.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of TV Remote's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1537510382/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-s/id6502868951/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **33.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 221 MB | 24 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) | [3X VPN Super](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566887721) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 | $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


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-s/id6502868951)

Transform your phone into a universal TV remote. Easily control volume, browse content, and launch apps on most popular TV brands over WiFi. Offers voice search for hands-free operation and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, WiFi connectivity, Volume control, Content browsing and streaming, Channel and app launching, Voice search functionality

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| month | $9.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote free?

Universal 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 Remote or TV Remote?

Universal Remote is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while TV Remote averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Both Universal Remote and TV Remote show ads.

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