# Lockpi vs Universal Remote・TV Control

The clearest difference is price: Universal Remote・TV Control at Free against Lockpi's $0.99. Universal Remote・TV Control also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 14 months) and chart position (#45 vs unranked). Lockpi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Universal Remote・TV Control is free to download; Lockpi costs $0.99 up front. Universal Remote・TV Control sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Lockpi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lockpi ships an update every 14 months, Universal Remote・TV Control every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 25, 2025 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lockpi | Universal Remote・TV Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remotetv-control/id6467252904/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 36.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#45** |
| Size | 1 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [贞平 阮](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369966007) | [Ozuna Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708456398) |

## What reviewers say

### Lockpi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockpi/id1556229855)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Remote・TV Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remotetv-control/id6467252904)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Utilities, #85 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for your smart TV and gaming console. Control channels, volume, navigate menus, cast media, and even use voice commands for a seamless entertainment experience. Ideal for lost remotes or consolidating device control.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote replacement, Xbox game controller, Voice control, Cast photos and videos, Magic remote & touchpad, Quick keyboard input

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal TV Remote: 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control: Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote TV for 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control App: 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote: Yearly Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Smart Remote Control: Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote: 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Remote Control for 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Control - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
- 🤖 Efficient remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Disconnects frequently
- 🤔 Doesn't work with all TVs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Unable to connect to TV
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Volume control option
- Input selection feature
- Compatibility with more TV models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lockpi free?

Lockpi costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal Remote・TV Control free?

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

### Do Lockpi or Universal Remote・TV Control have ads?

Neither Lockpi nor Universal Remote・TV Control shows ads.

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

Lockpi ships an update every 14 months, and Universal Remote・TV Control every 9 days. Most recently, Lockpi was updated on November 25, 2025 and Universal Remote・TV Control 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.*