# TV Remote vs Universal TV Remote Control・

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 100% against Universal TV Remote Control・'s 61%. TV Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Universal TV Remote Control・'s advantage is ratings volume (81K vs 1) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and Universal TV Remote Control・ sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control・ has 81K 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 61% of Universal TV Remote Control・'s.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Universal TV Remote Control・ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1668074367/reviews)** | [4.8 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6443877058/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **81K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 61.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#28** |
| Size | 4 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serhii Blinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590823529) | [toggle apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782091955) |

## 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 |


### Universal TV Remote Control・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6443877058)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Utilities, #35 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your TV, streaming devices, and soundbars from your smartphone. Offers a touchpad, D-pad, keyboard, and media controls for major brands. Easy setup and regular updates ensure compatibility.

**Highlights:** Power On/Off, Touchpad and D-Pad, Keyboard input, TV Apps Management, Media Player Control, Sound Regulation, Numpad for channels

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Individual Weekly Pro Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Family Weekly Pro Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Family Weekly Pro Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Individual Yearly Pro Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote for Mobile | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $39.99 | one-time |
| Individual Lifetime - Pro Plan | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connection and pairing
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 💡 Works with various TV models
- 🙌 Helpful when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription required for basic features
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data collection
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, random disconnections
- 🙄 Aggressive upselling of premium version

**Reported bugs**

- TV not detected or recognized
- Buttons not functioning as expected
- App crashes or freezes during use

**Requested features**

- Volume control without subscription
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- More transparent pricing and feature details


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

TV 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 or Universal TV Remote Control・?

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control・ averages 4.8 from 81K ratings.

### Do TV Remote or Universal TV Remote Control・ have ads?

Neither TV Remote nor Universal TV Remote Control・ shows ads.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 6 days, and Universal TV Remote Control・ weekly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 25, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control・ on September 28, 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.*