# Remote control for TCL vs Universal TV Remote Control・

The clearest difference is ads: Universal TV Remote Control・ at none against Remote control for TCL's shown. Universal TV Remote Control・ also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 41%) and ratings volume (83K vs 8.8K). Remote control for TCL's advantage is iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote control for TCL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Universal TV Remote Control・ sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 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, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control・ has 83K ratings behind it against 8.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Remote control for TCL's written reviews are positive against 61% of Universal TV Remote Control・'s.

Remote control for TCL ships an update every 2 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control・ weekly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote control for TCL | Universal TV Remote Control・ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tcl/id1569183047/reviews) | **[4.8 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6443877058/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.8K | **83K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | **61.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 98 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oz Shabbatth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451079365) | [toggle apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782091955) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote control for TCL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tcl/id1569183047)

Control your TCL TV with your phone. Offers a touchpad and keyboard for easy navigation and typing. Your last used remote is saved for quick access.

**Highlights:** Save last remote, No installation required, Fast touchpad, Keyboard input, Easy interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice app
- 🚀 Works well
- 💡 Helpful for lost remote
- 🚀 Connects automatically

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to TV
- App crashes frequently
- Buttons don't work as expected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to turn on TV
- Improve connection stability
- Reduce ad frequency


### Universal TV Remote Control・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6443877058)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Utilities, #27 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your TV, streaming device, soundbar, and more from your smartphone. Offers a touchpad, D-pad, keyboard, and media controls for easy device management. Includes step-by-step guides and 24/7 support.

**Highlights:** Power On/Off, Touchpad and D-Pad, Keyboard input, TV Apps Management, Media Player Control, Sound Regulation, Numpad for Channels

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Individual Weekly Pro Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Family Weekly Pro Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Family Weekly Pro Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Individual Yearly Pro Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote for Mobile | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $39.99 | one-time |
| Individual Lifetime - Pro Plan | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connection and pairing
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 💡 Works with various TV models
- 🙌 Helpful when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription required for basic features
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data collection
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, random disconnections
- 🙄 Aggressive upselling of premium version

**Reported bugs**

- TV not detected or recognized
- Buttons not functioning as expected
- App crashes or freezes during use

**Requested features**

- Volume control without subscription
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- More transparent pricing and feature details


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote control for TCL free?

Remote control for TCL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Universal TV Remote Control・ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote control for TCL or Universal TV Remote Control・?

Universal TV Remote Control・ is rated higher. Remote control for TCL averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control・ averages 4.8 from 83K ratings.

### Do Remote control for TCL or Universal TV Remote Control・ have ads?

Remote control for TCL shows ads; Universal TV Remote Control・ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote control for TCL or Universal TV Remote Control・?

Remote control for TCL ships an update every 2 weeks, and Universal TV Remote Control・ weekly. Most recently, Remote control for TCL was updated on November 1, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control・ on November 1, 2026.

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