# TV Remote vs TV Remote +ㅤ

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TV Remote at 605K against TV Remote +ㅤ's 128. TV Remote also leads on chart position (#3 vs unranked). TV Remote +ㅤ's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (29% vs 20%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote +ㅤ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.4 for TV Remote against 4.4 for TV Remote +ㅤ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 605K ratings behind it against 128, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 29% of TV Remote +ㅤ's.

TV Remote ships an update monthly, TV Remote +ㅤ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | TV Remote +ㅤ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (605K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews) | [4.4 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-plus/id1609452263/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **605K** | 128 |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews | **29.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [Rocket Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566586717) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Utilities, #5 Top Grossing · Utilities, #114 Top Free, #180 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Control your smart TV directly from your phone. Connect via WIFI to manage volume, channels, and navigation with a touchpad and keyboard. Supports major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG.

**Highlights:** WIFI TV connection, Smart TV detection, Touchpad navigation, Keyboard input, Channel launching, Voice search

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium. | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Connects easily
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🔒 Works with multiple TVs
- 👍 Helpful when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires original remote for setup
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔋 Drains phone battery

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't recognize TV
- Power button doesn't work
- Volume controls not functioning

**Requested features**

- Allow remote control without original remote
- Offer more free features
- Improve reliability and stability


### TV Remote +ㅤ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-plus/id1609452263)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Control your TV, navigate menus, launch channels, and customize your experience with themes and widgets. Works with popular brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Wi-Fi setup and control, Touchpad navigation, Direct channel launching, Customizable themes and layout, Home screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rocket Apps PRO Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Rocket Apps PRO Weekly Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Rocket Apps PRO Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Tv Remote Pro - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is TV Remote +ㅤ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote or TV Remote +ㅤ?

TV Remote and TV Remote +ㅤ are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 605K and 128 ratings respectively.

### Do TV Remote or TV Remote +ㅤ have ads?

Both TV Remote and TV Remote +ㅤ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or TV Remote +ㅤ?

TV Remote ships an update monthly, and TV Remote +ㅤ weekly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 28, 2026 and TV Remote +ㅤ on September 14, 2026.

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