# TV Remote vs Universal Remote Control・TV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 100% against Universal Remote Control・TV's 0%. TV Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). Universal Remote Control・TV's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). 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 Control・TV sells 8 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote Control・TV has 8 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 0% of Universal Remote Control・TV's.

TV Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, Universal Remote Control・TV every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Universal Remote Control・TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1668074367/reviews)** | [4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-controltv/id6751764227/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serhii Blinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590823529) | [Zentera Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836701344) |

## 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 Control・TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-controltv/id6751764227)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal remote for your Smart TV. Easily control various TV brands, navigate menus with a touchpad, and input text with a smart keyboard, all without a physical remote.

**Highlights:** Universal Smart TV control, Wi-Fi network connection, Touchpad navigation, Smart keyboard input, Quick app launching, Simple user interface

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Universal Remote Control・TV free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal Remote Control・TV averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Universal Remote Control・TV every 11 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 17, 2026 and Universal Remote Control・TV on October 11, 2026.

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