# Universal Remote TV Control .+ vs Universal

Universal Remote TV Control .+ and Universal both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Universal's written reviews are positive against 14% of Universal Remote TV Control .+'s. Universal also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Universal Remote TV Control .+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (268 vs 25). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.5 for Universal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote TV Control .+ has 268 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of Universal Remote TV Control .+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Universal's.

Universal Remote TV Control .+ ships an update every 5 months, Universal every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote TV Control .+ | Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control-plus/id1614904513/reviews) | **[4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tv-plus/id6740773005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 14.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SCOUT -WEB BASED SYSTEMS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614904515) | [American Football](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677585318) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tv-plus/id6740773005)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile TV remote. Easily control channels, volume, and navigate menus with an intuitive interface, touchpad, and keyboard. Unlock an ad-free experience and advanced features with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Control many TV brands, Interactive touchpad and joystick, Effortless typing with keyboard, User-friendly interface, Ad-free premium experience, Smart keyboard search

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote Control For TV Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Universal Remote 3 Months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Element TV Remote Yearly | $34.99 | 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 Universal free?

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

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

Universal is rated higher. Universal Remote TV Control .+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while Universal averages 4.5 from 25 ratings.

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

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

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

Universal Remote TV Control .+ ships an update every 5 months, and Universal every 8 days. Most recently, Universal Remote TV Control .+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Universal on October 30, 2026.

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