# TV Remote vs TV Remote

TV Remote and TV Remote both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 15% of TV Remote's. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (60K vs 587) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). TV Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, 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 7 days 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TV Remote against 4.6 for TV Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 60K ratings behind it against 587, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 56% of TV Remote's.

TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, TV Remote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (587 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1670353817/reviews) | **[4.6 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 587 | **60K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | **56.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 48 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Brickman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773360255) | [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/id1670353817)

Control your Samsung or LG Smart TV directly from your iPhone without extra hardware. Connect easily via Wi-Fi for full remote functionality, including basic and advanced commands. Enjoy a smart, simple, and elegant interface with optional haptic feedback.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control for Smart TVs, Basic and advanced TV functions, Quick Wi-Fi connection, Haptic feedback option, No additional hardware needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote TV Pro (weekly) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote TV Pro (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |


### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #196 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 4.6 out of 5 from 587 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.6 from 60K 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 5 days, and TV Remote every 2 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 21, 2026 and TV Remote on October 29, 2026.

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