# TV Remote +ㅤ vs TV Remote

TV Remote +ㅤ and TV Remote both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 29% of TV Remote +ㅤ's. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (564 vs 128). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote +ㅤ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for TV Remote +ㅤ against 4.5 for TV Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 128 and 564 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of TV Remote +ㅤ's written reviews are positive against 53% of TV Remote's.

TV Remote +ㅤ ships an update weekly, TV Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote +ㅤ | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-plus/id1609452263/reviews) | **[4.5 (564 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-plus/id1663632832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 128 | **564** |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | **53.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rocket Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566586717) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote +ㅤ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-plus/id1609452263)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Control your TV, navigate menus, launch channels, and customize your experience with themes and widgets. Works with popular brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Wi-Fi setup and control, Touchpad navigation, Direct channel launching, Customizable themes and layout, Home screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rocket Apps PRO Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Rocket Apps PRO Weekly Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Rocket Apps PRO Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Tv Remote Pro - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-plus/id1663632832)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Control channels, volume, and apps with a familiar interface. Cast media and mirror your screen for a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, App launching and navigation, Media casting (photos, videos), Screen mirroring, Control soundbars and consoles, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote ◦ Universal Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote ◦ Universal Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Smart, Universal TV Remote | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Convenient to use
- ✨ Works well as a remote
- 💡 Useful when remote is broken

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Paywall restricts features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Unclear free trial terms

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work with certain TV models
- Subscription issues (unable to cancel, etc.)
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add support for more TV brands
- Improve subscription management
- Provide a one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote +ㅤ free?

TV Remote +ㅤ 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, TV Remote +ㅤ or TV Remote?

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote +ㅤ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.5 from 564 ratings.

### Do TV Remote +ㅤ or TV Remote have ads?

Both TV Remote +ㅤ and TV Remote show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote +ㅤ or TV Remote?

TV Remote +ㅤ ships an update weekly, and TV Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote +ㅤ was updated on October 3, 2026 and TV Remote on October 4, 2026.

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