# Universal TV Remote · Control vs TV Remote Control Plus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote Control Plus at 89% against Universal TV Remote · Control's 35%. TV Remote Control Plus also leads on ads (none vs shown). Universal TV Remote · Control's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (762 vs 7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Control Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote · Control holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote · Control has 762 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Universal TV Remote · Control's written reviews are positive against 89% of TV Remote Control Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote · Control | TV Remote Control Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (762 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id1554421089/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **762** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 163 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khanh Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437735756) | [Gurcan Aksu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759952174) |

## 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 Control Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control major TV brands, access apps, and use a touchpad/air mouse feature via Wi-Fi. Offers effortless setup and full control over your TV.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Wi-Fi connectivity, Touchpad/Air Mouse, One-touch app access, Effortless setup, Full TV control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $2.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $4.99 | 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 TV Remote Control Plus free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote · Control is rated higher. Universal TV Remote · Control averages 4.4 out of 5 from 762 ratings, while TV Remote Control Plus averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

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

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

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

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

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