# TV Remote vs Remote control

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote control at none against TV Remote's 6. Remote control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (605K vs 30) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Remote control asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for TV Remote against 4.4 for Remote control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 605K ratings behind it against 30, 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 Remote control's.

TV Remote ships an update monthly, Remote control every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Remote control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (605K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews) | [4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-control/id6505102490/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **605K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **20.4% of reviews** | 15.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [小兵 付](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723851931) |

## 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, #144 Top Free, #179 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


### Remote control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-control/id6505102490)

Turn your smartphone into a universal remote for all your home appliances. Control TVs, air conditioners, and more with a user-friendly interface and customizable scenes. Simplify your home management from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control for multiple devices, One-button control for appliances, Extensive brand compatibility, User-friendly interface, Smart scene automation, Control from anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Remote control free?

Remote control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Remote control?

TV Remote and Remote control are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 605K and 30 ratings respectively.

### Do TV Remote or Remote control have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; Remote control does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Remote control?

TV Remote ships an update monthly, and Remote control every 5 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 26, 2026 and Remote control on September 25, 2026.

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