# Universal Remote TV Control vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is monetization model: TV Remote at free with in-app purchases against Universal Remote TV Control's subscription. TV Remote also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (39% vs 28%). Universal Remote TV Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (50K vs 549). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote TV Control has 50K ratings behind it against 549, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Universal Remote TV Control's written reviews are positive against 39% of TV Remote's.

Universal Remote TV Control ships an update monthly, TV Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote TV Control | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1591238748/reviews) | **[4.5 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6444865789/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 549 |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | **38.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Desidari Holding Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576843270) | [WarthogLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/890415554) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote TV Control

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

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Utilities, #169 Top Free · 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


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6444865789)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for over 10,000 TV models. Discover personalized show recommendations, manage watchlists, and track viewing history all in one app.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control for 10,000+ TV models, Wi-Fi connectivity (no extra hardware), Personalized show recommendations, Watchlist management, Viewing history tracker, Smart content filters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## 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 free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. Universal Remote TV Control averages 4.3 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.5 from 549 ratings.

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

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

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

Universal Remote TV Control ships an update monthly, and TV Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote TV Control was updated on September 25, 2026 and TV Remote on September 22, 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.*