# TV Remote, Universal Remote vs TV Remote | Universal Control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote | Universal Control at 90% against TV Remote, Universal Remote's 26%. TV Remote | Universal Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). TV Remote, Universal Remote's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 87) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and TV Remote | Universal Control sells 9 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, Universal Remote has 2.9K ratings behind it against 87, 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 90% of TV Remote | Universal Control'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 | Universal Control every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote, Universal Remote | TV Remote | Universal Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id1660719609/reviews)** | [4.6 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6747077228/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660719611) | [CTMobi Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796116675) |

## 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 | Universal Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6747077228)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful universal TV remote. Effortlessly control your smart TV, streaming apps, volume, and channels with a user-friendly interface and advanced features like a touchpad and instant app access.

**Highlights:** Universal compatibility with major TV brands, One-tap phone-to-TV pairing, Full remote control functions (volume, channel, navigation), Touchpad and keyboard for easy input, Instant access to streaming apps, Power on/off TV, Customizable remote layout

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Your phone, your ultimate remote | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly trial subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime premium | $39.99 | 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 TV Remote | Universal Control free?

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

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

TV Remote, Universal Remote is rated higher. TV Remote, Universal Remote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while TV Remote | Universal Control averages 4.6 from 87 ratings.

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

TV Remote, Universal Remote shows ads; TV Remote | Universal Control does not.

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

TV Remote, Universal Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote | Universal Control every 9 days. Most recently, TV Remote, Universal Remote was updated on October 25, 2026 and TV Remote | Universal Control on October 25, 2026.

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