# TV Remote vs Westinghouse

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.5 against Westinghouse's 2.9. TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (564 vs 13). Westinghouse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Westinghouse asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 564 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 40% of Westinghouse's.

TV Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, Westinghouse every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Westinghouse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (564 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-plus/id1663632832/reviews)** | [2.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/westinghouse/id6443497424/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **564** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **53.4% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 144 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646582934) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-plus/id1663632832)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Control channels, volume, and apps with a familiar interface. Cast media and mirror your screen for a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, App launching and navigation, Media casting (photos, videos), Screen mirroring, Control soundbars and consoles, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote ◦ Universal Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote ◦ Universal Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Smart, Universal TV Remote | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Convenient to use
- ✨ Works well as a remote
- 💡 Useful when remote is broken

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Paywall restricts features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Unclear free trial terms

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work with certain TV models
- Subscription issues (unable to cancel, etc.)
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add support for more TV brands
- Improve subscription management
- Provide a one-time purchase option


### Westinghouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/westinghouse/id6443497424)

Control and automate your Westinghouse smart home devices from anywhere. Manage settings, set schedules, and connect to your Wi-Fi enabled appliances with ease.

**Highlights:** Device setting control, Scheduling, Automation, Remote Wi-Fi connectivity, Smart home device management

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Westinghouse free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 564 ratings, while Westinghouse averages 2.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or Westinghouse have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; Westinghouse does not.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Westinghouse every 17 months. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 22, 2026 and Westinghouse on October 24, 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.*