# Universal Remote TV Control · vs VIVITAR PLAY

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote TV Control · at 4.7 against VIVITAR PLAY's 1.0. Universal Remote TV Control · also leads on ratings volume (144K vs 1) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). VIVITAR PLAY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. VIVITAR PLAY asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal Remote TV Control · holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote TV Control · has 144K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote TV Control · | VIVITAR PLAY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (144K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1581765635/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-play/id6749353446/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **144K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 233 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581766117) | [雪玲 庄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308168255) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote TV Control ·

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Utilities, #41 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


### VIVITAR PLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-play/id6749353446)

Connect to your gimbal camera via WiFi to interact with its data. View real-time footage, save images and videos locally, or control the gimbal to capture and store media on its SD card.

**Highlights:** WiFi gimbal camera connection, Real-time camera feed display, Save media locally, Control gimbal for photo/video, Save media to gimbal SD card

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote TV Control · free?

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

### Is VIVITAR PLAY free?

VIVITAR PLAY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Universal Remote TV Control · is rated higher. Universal Remote TV Control · averages 4.7 out of 5 from 144K ratings, while VIVITAR PLAY averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

Universal Remote TV Control · ships an update every 3 weeks, and VIVITAR PLAY every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote TV Control · was updated on October 29, 2026 and VIVITAR PLAY on October 28, 2026.

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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.*