# TV Remote vs TV Remote Control Plus

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.6 against TV Remote Control Plus's 3.9. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (58K vs 7) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). TV Remote Control Plus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 55%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 58K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 89% of TV Remote Control Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, TV Remote Control Plus weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | TV Remote Control Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **58K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zap Software Studio BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793745371) | [Gurcan Aksu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759952174) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #185 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


### TV Remote Control Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control major TV brands, access apps, and use a touchpad/air mouse feature via Wi-Fi. Offers effortless setup and full control over your TV.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Wi-Fi connectivity, Touchpad/Air Mouse, One-touch app access, Effortless setup, Full TV control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $2.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is TV Remote Control Plus free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while TV Remote Control Plus averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

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

TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote Control Plus does not.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, and TV Remote Control Plus weekly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 26, 2026 and TV Remote Control Plus on June 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*