# TV Remote vs Universal TV Remote Control ◦

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TV Remote at 605K against Universal TV Remote Control ◦'s 205. TV Remote also leads on chart position (#5 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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 4.4 for Universal TV Remote Control ◦. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 605K ratings behind it against 205, 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 15% of Universal TV Remote Control ◦'s.

TV Remote ships an update monthly, Universal TV Remote Control ◦ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 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) | [4.4 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6476391520/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **605K** | 205 |
| Positive reviews | **20.3% of reviews** | 14.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [Aalto Studio FZE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617055935) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Utilities, #6 Top Grossing · Utilities, #176 Top Free, #178 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-tv-remote-control/id6476391520)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control LG, Samsung, and other brands with ease, featuring volume, channel, and navigation controls. Premium features include live activity updates, customizable widgets, and media casting.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Volume, channel, and navigation controls, Live TV activity display, Customizable home screen widgets, Media casting to TV, Simple Wi-Fi setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription Remote Control | $29.99 | per year |
| Family Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription Half price | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $79.99 | one-time |


## 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 ◦?

TV Remote and Universal TV Remote Control ◦ are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 605K and 205 ratings respectively.

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

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

### 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 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 25, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control ◦ on September 22, 2026.

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