# TV Remote vs TV Remote Universal Control #1

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Universal Control #1 at none against TV Remote's shown. TV Remote Universal Control #1 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4). TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (634K vs 27) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Universal Control #1 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Universal Control #1 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 634K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of TV Remote Universal Control #1'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 Remote Universal Control #1 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | TV Remote Universal Control #1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (634K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews) | **[4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-1/id6496688983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **634K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **20.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 91 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) | [Mutludev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707313151) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Utilities, #5 Top Free · Utilities, #131 Top Free, #140 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 Universal Control #1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-1/id6496688983)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Navigate menus, use voice search, and cast media to your smart TV. Enjoy private listening with headphone support and convenient text input.

**Highlights:** Touchpad and keyboard navigation, Voice search functionality, Media casting from phone to TV, Headphone support for private listening, Text input via smartphone keyboard, Wide TV brand compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is TV Remote Universal Control #1 free?

TV Remote Universal Control #1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote or TV Remote Universal Control #1?

TV Remote Universal Control #1 is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 634K ratings, while TV Remote Universal Control #1 averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or TV Remote Universal Control #1 have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote Universal Control #1 does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or TV Remote Universal Control #1?

TV Remote ships an update monthly, and TV Remote Universal Control #1 every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 11, 2026 and TV Remote Universal Control #1 on November 4, 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.*