# Universal Remote TV Control .+ vs Universal Remote

Universal Remote TV Control .+ and Universal Remote both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 14% of Universal Remote TV Control .+'s. Universal Remote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote TV Control .+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 Universal Remote TV Control .+ against 4.3 for Universal Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 268 and 90 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of Universal Remote TV Control .+'s written reviews are positive against 73% of Universal Remote's.

Universal Remote TV Control .+ ships an update every 5 months, Universal Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote TV Control .+ | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control-plus/id1614904513/reviews)** | [4.3 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tvs/id6737794953/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | 14.0% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.3** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SCOUT -WEB BASED SYSTEMS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614904515) | [UNIVERSAL TECHLAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777966695) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote TV Control .+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control-plus/id1614904513)

Transform your iPhone into a smart TV remote. Easily control various TV brands over Wi-Fi with a familiar interface. Access all essential functions like volume, channel, and playback.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Supports major TV brands, Volume and channel control, Navigation and playback functions, Familiar remote layout

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Control TV | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Week Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Week Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Control | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Connects to anything
- 👍 Worked first time instantly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 All features are paid
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 💸 High weekly cost
- 💸 Trying to scam users
- 👎 App doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Does not work on TV
- Cannot find TV
- Difficult to cancel subscription
- Free version opens ads with every button press
- Payment went through without agreement

**Requested features**

- Clear instructions on how to connect
- Option to cancel subscription easily
- Less intrusive ads in free version


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tvs/id6737794953)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful universal remote for your smart TV. Control volume, channels, playback, and navigate with an intuitive interface. Cast photos, videos, and presentations directly to your TV for an immersive entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Core remote functions (volume, channels, playback), Intuitive UI with touchpad and keyboard, Automatic setup, Effortless channel surfing, Cast photos and videos to TV, Multi-media casting (PDFs, PPTX), Seamless Wi-Fi connectivity

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Premium Package | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Package | $14.99 | per month |
| Year Package | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Package | $44.99 | 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 Universal Remote free?

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

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

Universal Remote TV Control .+ is rated higher. Universal Remote TV Control .+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.3 from 90 ratings.

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

Neither Universal Remote TV Control .+ nor Universal Remote shows ads.

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

Universal Remote TV Control .+ ships an update every 5 months, and Universal Remote weekly. Most recently, Universal Remote TV Control .+ was updated on October 30, 2026 and Universal Remote on October 24, 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.*