# TV Remote vs Universal TV Remote Control・

TV Remote and Universal TV Remote Control・ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Universal TV Remote Control・'s written reviews are positive against 15% of TV Remote's. Universal TV Remote Control・ also leads on ratings volume (83K vs 586) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 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.

Universal TV Remote Control・ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control・ has 83K ratings behind it against 586, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 61% of Universal TV Remote Control・'s.

TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, Universal TV Remote Control・ weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Universal TV Remote Control・ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (586 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1670353817/reviews) | **[4.8 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6443877058/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 586 | **83K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | **61.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#28** |
| Size | 48 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Brickman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773360255) | [toggle apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782091955) |

## 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 |


### Universal TV Remote Control・

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Utilities, #37 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your TV, streaming device, soundbar, and more from your smartphone. Offers a touchpad, D-pad, keyboard, and media controls for easy device management. Includes step-by-step guides and 24/7 support.

**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・?

Universal TV Remote Control・ is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 586 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control・ averages 4.8 from 83K 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 5 days, and Universal TV Remote Control・ weekly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control・ on October 30, 2026.

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