# TV Remote vs TV Control Universal Remote

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.4 against TV Control Universal Remote's 4.1. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (629K vs 72) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). TV Control Universal Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, 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 Control Universal Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 629K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 24% of TV Control Universal Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TV Remote ships an update monthly, TV Control Universal Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | TV Control Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (629K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews)** | [4.1 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-control-universal-remote/id6476610244/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **629K** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews | **23.8% 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 | **#4** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [BrainX Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828681473) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Utilities, #7 Top Free · Utilities, #133 Top Grossing, #158 Top Free (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 Control Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-control-universal-remote/id6476610244)

Control your smart TV with your phone over Wi-Fi. Easily switch channels, adjust volume, launch apps, and use a trackpad and keyboard for a seamless entertainment experience. Compatible with popular brands.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi TV control, Auto-detection of smart TVs, Trackpad navigation, Keyboard input, Channel and volume adjustment, App launching

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is TV Control Universal Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 629K ratings, while TV Control Universal Remote averages 4.1 from 72 ratings.

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

Both TV Remote and TV Control Universal Remote show ads.

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

TV Remote ships an update monthly, and TV Control Universal Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 28, 2026 and TV Control Universal Remote on October 24, 2026.

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