# Universal TV Remote · Control vs TV Remote

Universal TV Remote · Control and TV Remote both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 35% of Universal TV Remote · Control's. Universal TV Remote · Control's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 16.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote · Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Universal TV Remote · Control against 4.5 for TV Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 762 and 564 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Universal TV Remote · Control's written reviews are positive against 53% of TV Remote's.

Universal TV Remote · Control ships an update every 9 days, TV Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote · Control | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (762 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id1554421089/reviews) | **[4.5 (564 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-plus/id1663632832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **762** | 564 |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | **53.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khanh Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437735756) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote · Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id1554421089)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote for Smart TVs. Control power, volume, channels, and navigate with ease. Supports text search on popular platforms and connects automatically via Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Full remote control functions, Text search support, Automatic Wi-Fi connection, Works with major TV brands, User-friendly design, Ideal for streaming apps

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote TV‪ - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote TV‪ - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote TV‪ - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Universal Remote TV‪ - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote TV‪ - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote - Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for lost remotes
- 💡 Useful for controlling TV when parents are watching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for basic functionality
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and freezing
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting usage
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work with many TV models
- Crashes frequently
- Fails to connect to TV

**Requested features**

- Reduce number of ads
- Improve stability and reliability
- Add option to cancel subscription easily


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-plus/id1663632832)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Control channels, volume, and apps with a familiar interface. Cast media and mirror your screen for a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, App launching and navigation, Media casting (photos, videos), Screen mirroring, Control soundbars and consoles, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote ◦ Universal Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote ◦ Universal Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Smart, Universal TV Remote | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Convenient to use
- ✨ Works well as a remote
- 💡 Useful when remote is broken

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Paywall restricts features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Unclear free trial terms

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work with certain TV models
- Subscription issues (unable to cancel, etc.)
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add support for more TV brands
- Improve subscription management
- Provide a one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote · Control free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. Universal TV Remote · Control averages 4.4 out of 5 from 762 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.5 from 564 ratings.

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

Both Universal TV Remote · Control and TV Remote show ads.

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

Universal TV Remote · Control ships an update every 9 days, and TV Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote · Control was updated on September 22, 2026 and TV Remote on August 26, 2026.

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