# Universal Remote TV Control · vs TV Remote Control Universal +

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Remote TV Control · at 38% against TV Remote Control Universal +'s 16%. Universal Remote TV Control · also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (137K vs 13K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote TV Control · sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Control Universal + sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Remote TV Control · holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote TV Control · has 137K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Universal Remote TV Control ·'s written reviews are positive against 16% of TV Remote Control Universal +'s.

Universal Remote TV Control · ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Remote Control Universal + monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote TV Control · | TV Remote Control Universal + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (137K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1581765635/reviews)** | [4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal-plus/id1644910903/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **137K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | **38.3% of reviews** | 15.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 226 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581766117) | [TVSMART.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674705623) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote TV Control ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1581765635)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Utilities, #44 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a universal TV remote. Effortlessly change channels, adjust volume, launch streaming apps, and cast media to your TV. Enjoy a seamless control experience without the hassle of physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Volume and channel adjustment, Launch streaming apps, Cast photos and videos, Voice and keyboard search, Supports most smart TV brands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| One Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 75% off first week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro | $8.90 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Premium - Month Pro | $9.49 | per month |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro | $14.90 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $26.49 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Pack for RokuTV | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Year Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| One Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features for life | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Feature | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well when remote is lost
- 👍 Convenient for families

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to use basic functions
- 🐛 Buggy, disconnects frequently
- 🤑 Expensive, more affordable to buy a new remote
- 🤯 Confusing, unclear about paid features

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues, unable to cancel
- Incompatible with certain TV models
- Buttons/functions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn TV on/off
- Support for more TV brands
- Ability to control volume without subscription


### TV Remote Control Universal +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal-plus/id1644910903)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Control power, volume, channels, and even cast content to the big screen. Enjoy voice control, a built-in keyboard, and customizable themes for an effortless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Screen mirroring and casting, Voice control for TV, Built-in keyboard for easy typing, Quick access to streaming channels, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium TV Remote | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Smart TV Remote Control | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Upgrade TV Remote | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Upgrade TV Remote | $8.99 | per month |
| Universal Remote Pro \| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Supper Sale \| TV Remote | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Pro \| Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| Yearly Upgrade TV Remote | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium TV Remote | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Smart TV Remote Control | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Supper Sale \| TV Remote | $39.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote - Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Upgrade TV Remote | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great as a remote control
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to navigate
- 🔒 Reliable connection to TV
- 💡 Useful backup for lost physical remote

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to access basic remote functions
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Lack of free features
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and reconnections required
- 🤖 Aggressive in-app ads and upsells

**Reported bugs**

- App not compatible with certain TV models
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Remote control functions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More free remote control features
- Ability to control TV power and volume without subscription
- Better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote TV Control · free?

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

### Is TV Remote Control Universal + free?

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

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

Universal Remote TV Control · is rated higher. Universal Remote TV Control · averages 4.7 out of 5 from 137K ratings, while TV Remote Control Universal + averages 4.4 from 13K ratings.

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

Both Universal Remote TV Control · and TV Remote Control Universal + show ads.

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

Universal Remote TV Control · ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote Control Universal + monthly. Most recently, Universal Remote TV Control · was updated on September 25, 2026 and TV Remote Control Universal + on September 25, 2026.

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