# TV Remote, Universal Remote vs Universal TV Remote Control ◦

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote, Universal Remote at 4.8 against Universal TV Remote Control ◦'s 4.4. TV Remote, Universal Remote also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 208) and review sentiment (26% vs 14%). Universal TV Remote Control ◦'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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 Universal TV Remote Control ◦ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote, Universal Remote has 2.9K ratings behind it against 208, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of TV Remote, Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 14% of Universal TV Remote Control ◦'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote, Universal Remote | Universal TV Remote Control ◦ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id1660719609/reviews)** | [4.4 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6476391520/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 208 |
| Positive reviews | **25.9% of reviews** | 14.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660719611) | [Aalto Studio FZE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617055935) |

## 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


### Universal TV Remote Control ◦

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6476391520)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control LG, Samsung, and other brands with ease, featuring volume, channel, and navigation controls. Premium features include live activity updates, customizable widgets, and media casting.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Volume, channel, and navigation controls, Live TV activity display, Customizable home screen widgets, Media casting to TV, Simple Wi-Fi setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription Remote Control | $29.99 | per year |
| Family Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription Half price | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote, Universal Remote free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote Control ◦ free?

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

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

TV Remote, Universal Remote is rated higher. TV Remote, Universal Remote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control ◦ averages 4.4 from 208 ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote, Universal Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal TV Remote Control ◦ every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote, Universal Remote was updated on October 25, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control ◦ on October 25, 2026.

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