# TV Remote vs TV Remote Universal Control ®

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote Universal Control ® at 98% against TV Remote's 20%. TV Remote Universal Control ® also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). TV Remote's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (605K vs 58). On price, in-app purchases 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 Universal Control ® sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Universal Control ® holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 605K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 98% of TV Remote Universal Control ®'s.

TV Remote ships an update monthly, TV Remote Universal Control ® every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | TV Remote Universal Control ® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (605K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews) | **[4.9 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6648756647/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **605K** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | **98.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 80 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) | [Viettel Telecom](https://appshunter.io/developer/365850426) |

## 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, #139 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 Remote Universal Control ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6648756647)

Control your smart TV, access apps, and cast media from your smartphone. This universal remote offers a seamless entertainment experience with a simple interface and precise touchpad. Enjoy full functionality and quick app access without ads.

**Highlights:** Ad-free experience, Universal remote control, Precision touchpad, Media casting, App shortcuts, Simple interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote – Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote – 1 Week Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote – 1 Week Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote – Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote – 1 Month Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| TV Remote – Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| TV Remote – 1 Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote – 1 Year Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- ✨ Seamless connectivity
- 💻 Works with multiple TV brands

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Could use more customization options
- ⏱️ Occasional slow response times

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with certain TV models

**Requested features**

- Faster response times
- More advanced remote control features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is TV Remote Universal Control ® free?

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

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

TV Remote Universal Control ® is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 605K ratings, while TV Remote Universal Control ® averages 4.9 from 58 ratings.

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

TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote Universal Control ® does not.

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

TV Remote ships an update monthly, and TV Remote Universal Control ® every 3 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 26, 2026 and TV Remote Universal Control ® on September 24, 2026.

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