# TV Remote vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 100% against TV Remote's 55%. TV Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (58K vs 1) and chart position (#132 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year 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 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 58K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 55% of TV Remote's.

TV Remote ships an update every 6 days, TV Remote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1668074367/reviews)** | [4.6 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **58K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 55.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#132** |
| Size | 4 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serhii Blinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590823529) | [Zap Software Studio BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793745371) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1668074367)

This application allows you to control your television and access its applications and settings quickly. It supports a wide range of TVs, including Philips, and offers features like wake-on-LAN and multi-device management.

**Highlights:** Control your TV, Wake on LAN support, Multi-device support, Quick access to TV apps, Device discovery

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual premium access | $5.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Premium Access | $7.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote control for your smart TV. This app supports a wide variety of popular TV brands, consolidating all your remotes into one convenient device. Enjoy a simplified TV-watching experience.

**Highlights:** Control smart TVs with phone, Supports wide range of brands, Eliminates multiple remotes, LG, Roku, Samsung, Sony, Philips support, Simplified TV experience

**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 free?

TV 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 or TV Remote?

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.6 from 58K ratings.

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

TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote does not.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 6 days, and TV Remote every 4 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 25, 2026 and TV Remote on September 28, 2026.

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