# Hawk BT Connect vs TV Remote, Universal Remote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hawk BT Connect at none against TV Remote, Universal Remote's 16. Hawk BT Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown). TV Remote, Universal Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote, Universal Remote sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Hawk BT Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hawk BT Connect ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote, Universal Remote every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hawk BT Connect | TV Remote, Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id1660719609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hawk Measurement Systems pty. ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631923967) | [Inston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660719611) |

## What reviewers say

### Hawk BT Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-bt-connect/id1631923785)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TV Remote, Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id1660719609)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and menus for over 1000 TV models worldwide. Simplify your entertainment setup and eliminate the need for multiple physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Power on/off, Volume adjustment, Channel navigation, Menu access, Simple setup, Wide compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Access IPTV Channels - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro: Unlock All | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro: Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro: Ultimate Access | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Access IPTV Channels - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro: Unlimited Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $6.99 | one-time |
| Access All Features | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $27.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $32.99 | one-time |
| Access IPTV Channel - Lifetime | $32.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🙌 Helpful for finding lost remote
- 💡 Allows room/location customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Excessive paid features
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
- 📺 Compatibility issues with some TV models
- 💤 Frequent ads interrupting usage

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to connect to TV
- Buttons not responding as expected
- Subscription not canceling properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to control more TV functions without subscription
- Option to disable ads in free version
- Support for more TV brands and models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hawk BT Connect free?

Hawk BT Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TV Remote, Universal Remote free?

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

### Do Hawk BT Connect or TV Remote, Universal Remote have ads?

TV Remote, Universal Remote shows ads; Hawk BT Connect does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hawk BT Connect or TV Remote, Universal Remote?

Hawk BT Connect ships an update every 2 months, and TV Remote, Universal Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hawk BT Connect was updated on October 27, 2026 and TV Remote, Universal Remote on October 27, 2026.

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