# TV Remote, Universal Remote vs onboard App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: onboard App at none against TV Remote, Universal Remote's 16. onboard App also leads on ads (none vs shown). TV Remote, Universal Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. onboard App asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Remote, Universal Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, onboard App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote, Universal Remote | onboard App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id1660719609/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Inston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660719611) | [onboard Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/690448083) |

## 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


### onboard App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onboard-app/id6476616290)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote, Universal Remote free?

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

### Is onboard App free?

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

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

TV Remote, Universal Remote shows ads; onboard App does not.

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

TV Remote, Universal Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and onboard App monthly. Most recently, TV Remote, Universal Remote was updated on October 25, 2026 and onboard App on October 10, 2026.

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