# Universal TV Remote · Control vs Universal Remote

Universal TV Remote · Control and Universal Remote both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 35% of Universal TV Remote · Control's. Universal TV Remote · Control's advantage is ratings volume (762 vs 8) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Universal Remote sells 3 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 4.5 for Universal Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote · Control has 762 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Universal TV Remote · Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of Universal Remote's.

Universal TV Remote · Control ships an update every 9 days, Universal Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote · Control | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (762 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id1554421089/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id6468454544/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **762** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khanh Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437735756) | [Nguyen Thi Bay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709923495) |

## 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


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id6468454544)

Control your smart TV using your iPhone with this app. It offers a universal remote solution, allowing you to link and manage multiple TV devices easily. Upgrade to premium to remove ads and access all features.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Control all smart TVs, One-click linking to TV, Save remote controls, Ad-free premium option

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote TV Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote TV Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Remote TV Universal Life Time | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote · Control free?

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

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

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

Universal Remote is rated higher. Universal TV Remote · Control averages 4.4 out of 5 from 762 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

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

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

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

Universal TV Remote · Control ships an update every 9 days, and Universal Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote · Control was updated on September 22, 2026 and Universal Remote on August 22, 2026.

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