# Universal TV Remote Controller vs Universal Control TV Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Control TV Remote at 60% against Universal TV Remote Controller's 25%. Universal Control TV Remote also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). Universal TV Remote Controller's advantage is ratings volume (637 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Controller sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Universal Control TV Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Control TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Controller has 637 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Universal TV Remote Controller's written reviews are positive against 60% of Universal Control TV Remote's.

Universal TV Remote Controller ships an update every 2 months, Universal Control TV Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Controller | Universal Control TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (637 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-controller/id1538250188/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6472762498/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **637** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SON TUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/486079249) | [Nguyen Quy Son](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594539200) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-controller/id1538250188)

Control your smart TV with your phone. This app automatically scans for devices and offers features like channel switching, keyboard search, and voice control. A premium subscription unlocks all features and removes ads.

**Highlights:** Automatic TV device scanning, Single-tap channel switching, Keyboard and voice search, Swift navigation, Ad-free experience (premium)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WEEKLY SUBSCRIPTION | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| WEEKLY SUBSCRIPTION | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION | $9.99 | per month |
| YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION | $19.99 | per year |
| YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION | $39.99 | per year |
| One-time Payment | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as a replacement when physical remote is lost
- ⭐ Effective for Samsung TV control
- ✅ Functional remote control capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive premium paywall and forced upgrades
- 🐛 Frequent connection failures and disconnections
- ❌ App stops working after initial period
- 😤 Excessive ads and harassment for premium
- 🔄 Requires constant app refreshing to function

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to connect to TV devices
- Connection drops frequently
- Volume control unavailable or missing
- Stuck on guide screen unable to exit
- Repetitive TV selection prompts

**Requested features**

- Restore and improve volume control functionality
- Free access to basic remote functions without premium
- Keyboard and search functionality without paywall
- Home button access without premium upgrade


### Universal Control TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6472762498)

Control your smart TVs and devices wirelessly using your smartphone. This app offers all the functions of a physical remote, including navigation, volume control, and channel changing, solving common remote-related issues.

**Highlights:** Wireless TV control via WiFi, Smartphone touchpad navigation, Volume and channel control, Power on/off smart TVs, Customizable directional controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discount 50% Monthly Packages | $2.49 | per month |
| Discount 50% Monthly Packages | $2.69 | per month |
| Monthly Pro UniversalTV Remote | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly - Universal TV Remote | $5.29 | per month |
| Discount 50% Yearly Packages | $11.99 | per year |
| Discount 50% Yearly Packages | $20.00 | per year |
| Yearly Pro-Universal TV Remote | $21.99 | per year |
| Yearly  - Universal TV Remote | $40.00 | per year |
| Yearly Package Trial | $40.00 | per year |
| Lifetime - Universal ControlTV | $31.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote Controller free?

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

### Is Universal Control TV Remote free?

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

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

Universal Control TV Remote is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Controller averages 4.1 out of 5 from 637 ratings, while Universal Control TV Remote averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

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

Both Universal TV Remote Controller and Universal Control TV Remote show ads.

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

Universal TV Remote Controller ships an update every 2 months, and Universal Control TV Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Controller was updated on October 16, 2026 and Universal Control TV Remote on October 8, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*