# Universal TV Remote . vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal TV Remote . at free with in-app purchases against TV Remote's subscription. Universal TV Remote . also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 201). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote . sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 1.1K ratings behind it against 201, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.

Universal TV Remote . ships an update fortnightly, TV Remote every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote . | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1562242165/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6443671916/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 201 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 50 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HVN Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487436319) | [SECURE SOFT LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585537099) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote .

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1562242165)

Control your smart TV from your iPhone with this app. It works with major brands like Samsung, LG, and Sony, offering full remote functionality including power, volume, channels, and video playback. Connect via Wi-Fi for convenient control from anywhere in your home.

**Highlights:** Control smart TVs from iPhone, Supports Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Roku, Hitachi, Full remote functionality (power, volume, channels), Video playback controls (play, pause, etc.), Access TV menus and options, Wi-Fi connectivity for remote control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### 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 . free?

Universal TV Remote . 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 . or TV Remote?

TV Remote is rated higher. Universal TV Remote . averages 4.3 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote . or TV Remote have ads?

Neither Universal TV Remote . nor TV Remote shows ads.

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

Universal TV Remote . ships an update fortnightly, and TV Remote every 4 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote . was updated on October 27, 2026 and TV Remote on October 24, 2026.

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