# TV Remote vs TV Remote Universal Control ®

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote Universal Control ® at 98% against TV Remote's 56%. TV Remote Universal Control ® also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). TV Remote's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (60K vs 58). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 Universal Control ® sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Universal Control ® holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 60K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 98% of TV Remote Universal Control ®'s.

TV Remote ships an update every 2 days, TV Remote Universal Control ® every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | TV Remote Universal Control ® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189/reviews) | **[4.9 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6648756647/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | 56.2% of reviews | **98.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 63 MB | 80 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) | [Viettel Telecom](https://appshunter.io/developer/365850426) |

## 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 Universal Control ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6648756647)

Control your smart TV, access apps, and cast media from your smartphone. This universal remote offers a seamless entertainment experience with a simple interface and precise touchpad. Enjoy full functionality and quick app access without ads.

**Highlights:** Ad-free experience, Universal remote control, Precision touchpad, Media casting, App shortcuts, Simple interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote – Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote – 1 Week Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote – 1 Week Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote – Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote – 1 Month Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| TV Remote – Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| TV Remote – 1 Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote – 1 Year Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- ✨ Seamless connectivity
- 💻 Works with multiple TV brands

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Could use more customization options
- ⏱️ Occasional slow response times

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with certain TV models

**Requested features**

- Faster response times
- More advanced remote control features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is TV Remote Universal Control ® free?

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

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

TV Remote Universal Control ® is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while TV Remote Universal Control ® averages 4.9 from 58 ratings.

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

TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote Universal Control ® does not.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 2 days, and TV Remote Universal Control ® every 3 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 29, 2026 and TV Remote Universal Control ® on October 28, 2026.

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