# TV Remote vs TV Remote Control

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Control at none against TV Remote's shown. TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (58K vs 49) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 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 TV Remote Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 58K ratings behind it against 49, 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 50% of TV Remote Control's.

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, TV Remote Control every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189/reviews) | [4.6 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6467152813/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **58K** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **55.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zap Software Studio BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793745371) | [AppFabric](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708303822) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

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


### TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6467152813)

Control your TV with your phone using this universal remote app. Features include a touchpad, keyboard, voice commands, and casting capabilities for a seamless entertainment experience. It's compatible with many TV models and offers private listening.

**Highlights:** Touchpad and keyboard navigation, Voice search and commands, Universal TV model compatibility, Private listening via headphones, Casting media from phone to TV, Easy text input on TV

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is TV Remote Control free?

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

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

TV Remote and TV Remote Control are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 58K and 49 ratings respectively.

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

TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote Control does not.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, and TV Remote Control every 11 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 25, 2026 and TV Remote Control on September 5, 2026.

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