# Universal TV Remote · Control vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal TV Remote · Control at free with in-app purchases against TV Remote's subscription. Universal TV Remote · Control also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). TV Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.4 for TV Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 762 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 34% and 33% positive.

Universal TV Remote · Control ships an update every 9 days, TV Remote every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 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) | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6443671916/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 762 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **33.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 163 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khanh Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437735756) | [SECURE SOFT LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585537099) |

## 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/id6443671916)

Control your smart TV directly from your smartphone. This app automatically detects compatible TVs on your Wi-Fi network and offers most of the key features found on a physical remote for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, Auto-detect TV on Wi-Fi, Works with popular brands, Full remote key features, Subscription options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Lifetime Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Helpful when TV remote is not working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🔒 Bluetooth required for connection
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Pairing device code not working
- Doesn't connect to multiple TVs

**Requested features**

- Free version without subscription
- More features like casting and touch calibration


## 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?

Universal TV Remote · Control and TV Remote are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 762 and 1.1K ratings respectively.

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

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

### 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 4 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote · Control was updated on October 12, 2026 and TV Remote on October 15, 2026.

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