# TV Remote vs Universal TV Remote Control ·

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TV Remote at 58K against Universal TV Remote Control ·'s 1.2K. TV Remote also leads on chart position (#179 vs unranked) and review sentiment (55% vs 46%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control · sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 Universal TV Remote Control ·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 58K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 46% of Universal TV Remote Control ·'s.

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, Universal TV Remote Control · every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Universal TV Remote Control · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189/reviews) | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6444097595/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **58K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **55.4% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zap Software Studio BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793745371) | [Dylan Oliver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274238088) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #179 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


### Universal TV Remote Control ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6444097595)

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Control smart TVs from major brands, adjust volume, change channels, and power your TV on or off. Enjoy a seamless viewing experience with automatic connection and an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Automatic WiFi connection, Full remote control functions, Power on/off TV, Intuitive user interface, Quick setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium access | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Seamless TV connection
- 🚀 Smooth functionality
- 💡 Potential for multi-TV and universal search integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Requires physical TV buttons or remote for initial setup
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting TV usage
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Connection issues with certain TVs
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Widget for easy access
- Ability to connect to multiple TVs


## 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 and Universal TV Remote Control · are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 58K and 1.2K ratings respectively.

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

Both TV Remote and Universal TV Remote Control · show ads.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, and Universal TV Remote Control · every 6 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 26, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control · on September 23, 2026.

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