# TV Remote vs Remote Control TV

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control TV at 4.5 against TV Remote's 4.1. Remote Control TV also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). TV Remote's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Remote Control TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote Control TV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 631 ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 25% of Remote Control TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TV Remote ships an update every 9 days, Remote Control TV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Remote Control TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (631 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id1539419805/reviews) | **[4.5 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-universal/id6744585363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **631** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | **38.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 262 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Foot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071261283) | [Caitlyn,N Mackos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817639391) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id1539419805)

Control your TV from your Apple devices with a beautiful and simple interface. Customize layouts, apply themes, and interact via Widgets and Siri Shortcuts for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Interactive widgets, Siri Shortcuts integration, Live Activities on Lock Screen, Customizable layouts and themes, Full keyboard input, Wake from sleep support, Touchpad control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Premium (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Premium (Yearly) | $7.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Premium (Yearly) | $12.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| TV Remote Premium (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| TV Remote Premium (Lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |


### Remote Control TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-universal/id6744585363)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal smart TV remote. Easily control any TV on your Wi-Fi network with instant pairing, a complete layout, and smart features like a trackpad and keyboard. Enjoy seamless control without extra hardware.

**Highlights:** Instant Wi-Fi pairing, Complete remote layout, Smart trackpad and gestures, Built-in keyboard for typing, Dynamic Island and Lock-Screen widgets, Multiple TV profiles, Dark and Light modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly with Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Remote Control TV free?

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

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

Remote Control TV is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.1 out of 5 from 631 ratings, while Remote Control TV averages 4.5 from 117 ratings.

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

Neither TV Remote nor Remote Control TV shows ads.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 9 days, and Remote Control TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 29, 2026 and Remote Control TV on October 30, 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.*