# TV Remote vs TV Control－Universal Remote

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.4 against TV Control－Universal Remote's 1.0. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (605K vs 1) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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 $7.99 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 605K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote ships an update monthly, TV Control－Universal Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | TV Control－Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (605K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-controluniversal-remote/id6504768072/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **605K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [Merel Schriefer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753740080) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Utilities, #6 Top Grossing · Utilities, #113 Top Free, #181 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 Control－Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-controluniversal-remote/id6504768072)

Transform your phone into a universal remote for Smart TVs. Control power, volume, channels, and settings with an intuitive interface. Offers multi-device management and smart home integration for enhanced convenience.

**Highlights:** Complete TV control (on/off, volume, channels), Broad compatibility with major TV brands, Intuitive and easy-to-use interface, Manage multiple TVs simultaneously, Smart home integration for subscribers, Auto-connect to saved devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly 3 Days Free | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Start | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly 3 Days Free | $29.99 | per year |


## 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 605K ratings, while TV Control－Universal Remote averages 1.0 from 1 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 fortnightly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 27, 2026 and TV Control－Universal Remote on June 1, 2026.

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