# TV Remote vs TV Remote Control Universal +

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TV Remote at 605K against TV Remote Control Universal +'s 13K. TV Remote also leads on chart position (#7 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Control Universal + sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 Control Universal +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 605K ratings behind it against 13K, 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 16% of TV Remote Control Universal +'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | TV Remote Control Universal + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (605K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews) | [4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal-plus/id1644910903/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **605K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | **20.3% of reviews** | 15.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [TVSMART.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674705623) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Utilities, #10 Top Free · Utilities, #173 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 Control Universal +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal-plus/id1644910903)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Control power, volume, channels, and even cast content to the big screen. Enjoy voice control, a built-in keyboard, and customizable themes for an effortless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Screen mirroring and casting, Voice control for TV, Built-in keyboard for easy typing, Quick access to streaming channels, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium TV Remote | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Smart TV Remote Control | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Upgrade TV Remote | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Upgrade TV Remote | $8.99 | per month |
| Universal Remote Pro \| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Supper Sale \| TV Remote | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Pro \| Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| Yearly Upgrade TV Remote | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium TV Remote | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Smart TV Remote Control | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Supper Sale \| TV Remote | $39.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote - Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Upgrade TV Remote | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great as a remote control
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to navigate
- 🔒 Reliable connection to TV
- 💡 Useful backup for lost physical remote

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to access basic remote functions
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Lack of free features
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and reconnections required
- 🤖 Aggressive in-app ads and upsells

**Reported bugs**

- App not compatible with certain TV models
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Remote control functions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More free remote control features
- Ability to control TV power and volume without subscription
- Better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is TV Remote Control Universal + free?

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

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

TV Remote and TV Remote Control Universal + are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 605K and 13K ratings respectively.

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

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

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

TV Remote ships an update monthly, and TV Remote Control Universal + monthly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and TV Remote Control Universal + on September 23, 2026.

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