# TV Remote Control Universal + vs CivSpot

The clearest difference is rating: CivSpot at 5.0 against TV Remote Control Universal +'s 4.4. CivSpot also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). TV Remote Control Universal +'s advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support 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. CivSpot asks for nothing beyond the download.

CivSpot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control Universal + has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote Control Universal + ships an update monthly, CivSpot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control Universal + | CivSpot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal-plus/id1644910903/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civspot/id6748280790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 15.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 197 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TVSMART.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674705623) | [Tech Teki LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824973035) |

## 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


### CivSpot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civspot/id6748280790)

Report local urban issues like broken traffic lights or overflowing bins. Submit reports publicly or privately, with administrators assigning them to the correct departments. Track progress with photo proof of resolution.

**Highlights:** Report urban issues, Categorize reports, Public and private posting, Administrator review, Assignment to municipal workers, Photo proof of resolution, Status tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control Universal + free?

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

### Is CivSpot free?

CivSpot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

CivSpot is rated higher. TV Remote Control Universal + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while CivSpot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote Control Universal + ships an update monthly, and CivSpot every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote Control Universal + was updated on October 20, 2026 and CivSpot on October 3, 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.*