# TV Remote, Universal Remote vs TV Remote

TV Remote, Universal Remote and TV Remote both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 26% of TV Remote, Universal Remote's. TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (60K vs 2.9K). TV Remote, Universal Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote, Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 60K ratings behind it against 2.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of TV Remote, Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 56% of TV Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TV Remote, Universal Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Remote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote, Universal Remote | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id1660719609/reviews)** | [4.6 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **60K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#176** |
| Size | 57 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660719611) | [Zap Software Studio BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793745371) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control a wide range of smart TV brands and models with ease, eliminating the need for multiple physical remotes. Simplify your entertainment experience by using your phone as a convenient and versatile control device.

**Highlights:** Control smart TVs with your phone, Supports a wide range of brands, Eliminates need for multiple remotes, Easy to use interface, Quick connection to TV

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 🚀 Quick connection to TV

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with some TV models
- 🐛 Keyboard not working on some TVs
- 🐛 Disconnects frequently

**Reported bugs**

- App force closes when connecting to certain TVs
- Volume controls not working on some TVs
- Remote buttons not responding consistently

**Requested features**

- Add ability to turn TV on/off
- Improve keyboard functionality
- Expand TV brand compatibility
- Add option to save connected TV


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote, Universal Remote free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote, Universal Remote or TV Remote?

TV Remote, Universal Remote is rated higher. TV Remote, Universal Remote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.6 from 60K ratings.

### Do TV Remote, Universal Remote or TV Remote have ads?

Both TV Remote, Universal Remote and TV Remote show ads.

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

TV Remote, Universal Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote every 3 days. Most recently, TV Remote, Universal Remote was updated on October 30, 2026 and TV Remote on October 31, 2026.

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