# TV Remote vs TV Remote Control Plus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote Control Plus at 89% against TV Remote's 20%. TV Remote Control Plus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). TV Remote's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (605K vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and TV Remote Control Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 605K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 89% of TV Remote Control Plus'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 Control Plus weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | TV Remote Control Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (605K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **605K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [Gurcan Aksu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759952174) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Utilities, #6 Top Grossing · Utilities, #146 Top Free, #165 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 Control Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control major TV brands, access apps, and use a touchpad/air mouse feature via Wi-Fi. Offers effortless setup and full control over your TV.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Wi-Fi connectivity, Touchpad/Air Mouse, One-touch app access, Effortless setup, Full TV control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $2.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is TV Remote Control Plus free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 605K ratings, while TV Remote Control Plus averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

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

TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote Control Plus does not.

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

TV Remote ships an update monthly, and TV Remote Control Plus weekly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 26, 2026 and TV Remote Control Plus on June 3, 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.*