# TV Remote vs Universal Remote・TV Control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 100% against Universal Remote・TV Control's 36%. TV Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Universal Remote・TV Control's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 1) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Universal Remote・TV Control sells 17 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: Universal Remote・TV Control has 11K 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 36% of Universal Remote・TV Control's.

TV Remote ships an update fortnightly, Universal Remote・TV Control every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Universal Remote・TV Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1668074367/reviews)** | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remotetv-control/id6467252904/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 36.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#39** |
| Size | 5 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serhii Blinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590823529) | [Ozuna Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708456398) |

## 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 (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly premium access | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual premium access | $11.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Premium Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### Universal Remote・TV Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remotetv-control/id6467252904)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Grossing · Utilities, #86 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for your smart TV and gaming console. Control channels, volume, navigate menus, cast media, and even use voice commands for a seamless entertainment experience. Ideal for lost remotes or consolidating device control.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote replacement, Xbox game controller, Voice control, Cast photos and videos, Magic remote & touchpad, Quick keyboard input

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal TV Remote: 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control: Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote TV for 1 Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control App: 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote: Yearly Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Smart Remote Control: Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote: 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Remote Control for 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Control - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
- 🤖 Efficient remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Disconnects frequently
- 🤔 Doesn't work with all TVs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Unable to connect to TV
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Volume control option
- Input selection feature
- Compatibility with more TV models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Universal Remote・TV Control free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal Remote・TV Control averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote ships an update fortnightly, and Universal Remote・TV Control every 9 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 27, 2026 and Universal Remote・TV Control on October 28, 2026.

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