# TV Remote vs Universal TV・Remote Control・

The clearest difference is monetization model: TV Remote at freemium against Universal TV・Remote Control・'s subscription. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (605K vs 1.1K) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). Universal TV・Remote Control・'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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 Universal TV・Remote Control・ sells 10 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 4.5 for Universal TV・Remote Control・. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 605K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 20% and 20% positive.

TV Remote ships an update monthly, Universal TV・Remote Control・ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Universal TV・Remote Control・ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (605K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tvremote-control/id6467123156/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **605K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **20.3% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [VRT-MB d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877117638) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Utilities, #11 Top Free · Utilities, #165 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


### Universal TV・Remote Control・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tvremote-control/id6467123156)

Turn your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and navigate with a built-in touchpad. Supports a wide range of smart TV brands for easy and efficient management of your television.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Touchpad navigation, Fast connection setup, Full remote functionality, Simple and intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Entertainment Control! | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| One Remote to Rule Them All! | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Easy Entertainment Control! | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| A Perfect Compatibility! | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Easy Entertainment Control! | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Easy Entertainment Control! | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| A Perfect Compatibility! | $19.99 | per month |
| Easy Entertainment Control! | $39.99 | per year |
| Fast Connection | $9.99 | one-time |
| Simple Interface | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent
- ✨ Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Doesn't work as promised
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤖 Poor connectivity with TV
- 💸 Charges without authorization

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections from TV
- App doesn't recognize TV

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel subscription easily
- Support for more TV models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Universal TV・Remote Control・ free?

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

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

Universal TV・Remote Control・ is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 605K ratings, while Universal TV・Remote Control・ averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote ships an update monthly, and Universal TV・Remote Control・ every 2 months. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Universal TV・Remote Control・ on September 18, 2026.

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