# Phil vs Universal Remote Control App

The clearest difference is rating: Phil at 4.7 against Universal Remote Control App's 3.8. Phil also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 34). Universal Remote Control App's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 48%). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phil sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Universal Remote Control App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phil holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phil has 4.7K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Phil's written reviews are positive against 87% of Universal Remote Control App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phil | Universal Remote Control App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phil-smart-tv-remote-control/id1570132340/reviews)** | [3.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-app/id1633592287/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 98 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Oz Shabbatth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451079365) | [Olena Oliinyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633030177) |

## What reviewers say

### Phil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phil-smart-tv-remote-control/id1570132340)

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote with a variety of models. Enjoy a fast touchpad, keyboard, and an intuitive interface for seamless control. Your last used remote is saved for instant access.

**Highlights:** Multiple remote models supported, Quick access to last used remote, Fast touchpad and keyboard, Easy-to-use interface, No installation required

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works perfectly
- 🚀 Connects quickly
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔍 Requires location access
- 💸 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to TV
- Keeps asking for updated version
- Functionality issues after WiFi disconnect

**Requested features**

- Paid ad-free version
- Improved connection stability


### Universal Remote Control App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-app/id1633592287)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful TV remote. Control channels, volume, and even cast content from your phone to your TV screen. Enjoy a user-friendly interface with realistic tactile feedback for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Multifunctional TV remote, Screen mirroring from phone to TV, Convenient keyboard for searching, Compatible with all TV models, Open video platforms from the app, Realistic tactile feedback

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Control | $6.49 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control App | $6.49 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control App | $10.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phil free?

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

### Is Universal Remote Control App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phil or Universal Remote Control App?

Phil is rated higher. Phil averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Universal Remote Control App averages 3.8 from 34 ratings.

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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.*