# TV Remote Control Universal + vs Remote Control for Android TV

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote Control Universal + at monthly against Remote Control for Android TV's every 5 months. TV Remote Control Universal + also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 2.1K). Remote Control for Android TV's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 16%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control Universal + sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Remote Control for Android TV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Control Universal + against 4.3 for Remote Control for Android TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control Universal + has 13K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of TV Remote Control Universal +'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Remote Control for Android TV's.

TV Remote Control Universal + ships an update monthly, Remote Control for Android TV every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control Universal + | Remote Control for Android TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal-plus/id1644910903/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-android-tv/id6443958773/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 15.5% of reviews | **34.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TVSMART.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674705623) | [MOBILESOURCE CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624979797) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control Universal +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal-plus/id1644910903)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Control power, volume, channels, and even cast content to the big screen. Enjoy voice control, a built-in keyboard, and customizable themes for an effortless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Screen mirroring and casting, Voice control for TV, Built-in keyboard for easy typing, Quick access to streaming channels, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium TV Remote | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Smart TV Remote Control | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Upgrade TV Remote | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Upgrade TV Remote | $8.99 | per month |
| Universal Remote Pro \| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Supper Sale \| TV Remote | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Pro \| Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| Yearly Upgrade TV Remote | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium TV Remote | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Smart TV Remote Control | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Supper Sale \| TV Remote | $39.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote - Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Upgrade TV Remote | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great as a remote control
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to navigate
- 🔒 Reliable connection to TV
- 💡 Useful backup for lost physical remote

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to access basic remote functions
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Lack of free features
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and reconnections required
- 🤖 Aggressive in-app ads and upsells

**Reported bugs**

- App not compatible with certain TV models
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Remote control functions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More free remote control features
- Ability to control TV power and volume without subscription
- Better customer support and communication


### Remote Control for Android TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-android-tv/id6443958773)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile remote for your Android TV. Easily control multiple smart TVs and TV boxes from one device, offering a convenient alternative to traditional remotes. Enjoy features like touchpad navigation and app control.

**Highlights:** Control multiple Android TVs, Automatic network scanning for TV detection, Touchpad navigation, Control installed TV apps, Universal compatibility with various brands, No setup required

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Remote | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Automatic device detection
- 🚀 Responsive remote control
- 💡 Useful for when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Frequent disconnections
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Unreliable pairing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on connection attempt
- Buttons not working as expected
- Inability to turn TV on/off

**Requested features**

- Add TV power on/off functionality
- Improve mouse/keyboard support
- Reduce ad frequency
- Enhance reliability and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control Universal + free?

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

### Is Remote Control for Android TV free?

Remote Control for Android TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

TV Remote Control Universal + is rated higher. TV Remote Control Universal + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Remote Control for Android TV averages 4.3 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do TV Remote Control Universal + or Remote Control for Android TV have ads?

Both TV Remote Control Universal + and Remote Control for Android TV show ads.

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

TV Remote Control Universal + ships an update monthly, and Remote Control for Android TV every 5 months. Most recently, TV Remote Control Universal + was updated on October 2, 2026 and Remote Control for Android TV on October 1, 2026.

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