# Universal Remote TV Control vs TV Control－Universal Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote TV Control at 4.3 against TV Control－Universal Remote's 1.0. Universal Remote TV Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (50K vs 1). TV Control－Universal Remote's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Control－Universal Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote TV Control has 50K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal Remote TV Control ships an update monthly, TV Control－Universal Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote TV Control | TV Control－Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1591238748/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-controluniversal-remote/id6504768072/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Desidari Holding Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576843270) | [Merel Schriefer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753740080) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote TV Control

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

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Utilities, #126 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 Control－Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-controluniversal-remote/id6504768072)

Transform your phone into a universal remote for Smart TVs. Control power, volume, channels, and settings with an intuitive interface. Offers multi-device management and smart home integration for enhanced convenience.

**Highlights:** Complete TV control (on/off, volume, channels), Broad compatibility with major TV brands, Intuitive and easy-to-use interface, Manage multiple TVs simultaneously, Smart home integration for subscribers, Auto-connect to saved devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly 3 Days Free | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Start | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly 3 Days Free | $29.99 | 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 Control－Universal Remote free?

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

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

Universal Remote TV Control is rated higher. Universal Remote TV Control averages 4.3 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while TV Control－Universal Remote averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

Universal Remote TV Control ships an update monthly, and TV Control－Universal Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Universal Remote TV Control was updated on September 27, 2026 and TV Control－Universal Remote on June 1, 2026.

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