# Universal Remote TV Control · vs TV Remote Control

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Control at none against Universal Remote TV Control ·'s shown. TV Remote Control also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 38%). Universal Remote TV Control ·'s advantage is ratings volume (137K vs 49) and chart position (#22 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Universal Remote TV Control · against 4.6 for TV Remote Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote TV Control · has 137K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Universal Remote TV Control ·'s written reviews are positive against 50% of TV Remote Control's.

Universal Remote TV Control · ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Remote Control every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote TV Control · | TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (137K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1581765635/reviews)** | [4.6 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6467152813/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **137K** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 226 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581766117) | [AppFabric](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708303822) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote TV Control ·

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

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Utilities, #35 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6467152813)

Control your TV with your phone using this universal remote app. Features include a touchpad, keyboard, voice commands, and casting capabilities for a seamless entertainment experience. It's compatible with many TV models and offers private listening.

**Highlights:** Touchpad and keyboard navigation, Voice search and commands, Universal TV model compatibility, Private listening via headphones, Casting media from phone to TV, Easy text input on TV

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## 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 free?

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

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

Universal Remote TV Control · is rated higher. Universal Remote TV Control · averages 4.7 out of 5 from 137K ratings, while TV Remote Control averages 4.6 from 49 ratings.

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

Universal Remote TV Control · shows ads; TV Remote Control does not.

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

Universal Remote TV Control · ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote Control every 11 days. Most recently, Universal Remote TV Control · was updated on October 1, 2026 and TV Remote Control on September 5, 2026.

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