# Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl vs Universal Control

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl at 3.6 against Universal Control's 1.0. Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Universal Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl ships an update every 3 days, Universal Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl | Universal Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smart-tv-remote-plus-ctrl/id1643458167/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6504645109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AN VIET COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642433347) | [Pham Ngoc Hanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546055047) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smart-tv-remote-plus-ctrl/id1643458167)

Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a full remote experience for various brands, connecting automatically without extra hardware. Enjoy easy access to all TV functions.

**Highlights:** Control Samsung, LG, TCL, Roku, Vizio, Fire TV, Sony, Full suite remote control with all buttons, No wires or additional hardware required, Automatic device connection, Easy access to all smart TV functions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access all for weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Access all for yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Universal Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6504645109)

Transform your phone into a universal TV remote. Easily control various smart TV brands, navigate with a touchpad, and launch apps directly. Connect via Wi-Fi for seamless control of volume, channels, and more.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Touchpad navigation, App and channel launching, Voice search, Remote widget

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subsciption | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Subscription | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl free?

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

### Is Universal Control free?

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

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

Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl is rated higher. Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl averages 3.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Universal Control averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl or Universal Control have ads?

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

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

Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl ships an update every 3 days, and Universal Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl was updated on October 2, 2026 and Universal Control on September 18, 2026.

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