# Shadow SISB vs Universal Remote TV Control

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow SISB at none against Universal Remote TV Control's 14. Shadow SISB also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Universal Remote TV Control's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and chart position (#63 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote TV Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Shadow SISB asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shadow SISB ships an update every 6 months, Universal Remote TV Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow SISB | Universal Remote TV Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1591238748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **51K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 28.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#63** |
| Size | 28 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shadow alarma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863790793) | [Desidari Holding Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576843270) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow SISB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-sisb/id1587048800)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Remote TV Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1591238748)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your smart TV from your phone with this app. It offers a full-featured remote experience, allowing you to change channels, adjust volume, navigate menus, and more. Connect via Wi-Fi for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Control TV from iPhone, Channel and volume control, Menu and playback functions, Works with popular brands, Wi-Fi connectivity, Keyboard input, Haptic feedback

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal TV Remote App: 1Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote App: 1Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control -1  Week Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote: 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Universal TV Remote - Pro Pack | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Universal TV Remote App | $14.99 | per month |
| Smart TV Remote Control: 1Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote App: 1Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote Control－1Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote－1 Time Payment | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Helpful for lost remotes
- 👍 Works well with TVs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unresponsive buttons
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Charges during free trial

**Reported bugs**

- App not working after free trial ends
- Unable to connect to certain TV models
- Inconsistent performance, often disconnecting

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn on TV without physical remote
- Keyboard support for text input
- Option to switch between multiple TVs
- Ability to cancel subscription easily


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow SISB free?

Shadow SISB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal Remote TV Control free?

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

### Do Shadow SISB or Universal Remote TV Control have ads?

Neither Shadow SISB nor Universal Remote TV Control shows ads.

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

Shadow SISB ships an update every 6 months, and Universal Remote TV Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shadow SISB was updated on October 4, 2026 and Universal Remote TV Control on October 29, 2026.

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