# Universal Remote TV Control vs CivSpot

The clearest difference is rating: CivSpot at 5.0 against Universal Remote TV Control's 4.3. CivSpot also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Universal Remote TV Control's advantage is ratings volume (51K vs 1) and chart position (#75 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. CivSpot asks for nothing beyond the download.

CivSpot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote TV Control has 51K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal Remote TV Control ships an update every 5 weeks, CivSpot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote TV Control | CivSpot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1591238748/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civspot/id6748280790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Desidari Holding Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576843270) | [Tech Teki LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824973035) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote TV Control

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

**Currently charting:** #75 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


### CivSpot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civspot/id6748280790)

Report local urban issues like broken traffic lights or overflowing bins. Submit reports publicly or privately, with administrators assigning them to the correct departments. Track progress with photo proof of resolution.

**Highlights:** Report urban issues, Categorize reports, Public and private posting, Administrator review, Assignment to municipal workers, Photo proof of resolution, Status tracking

**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 CivSpot free?

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

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

CivSpot is rated higher. Universal Remote TV Control averages 4.3 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while CivSpot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Universal Remote TV Control nor CivSpot shows ads.

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

Universal Remote TV Control ships an update every 5 weeks, and CivSpot every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote TV Control was updated on October 31, 2026 and CivSpot on October 19, 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.*