# TV Remote vs Universal TV Remote Control・

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 100% against Universal TV Remote Control・'s 61%. TV Remote also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Universal TV Remote Control・'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control・ has 83K ratings behind it against 173, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 61% of Universal TV Remote Control・'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TV Remote ships an update every 2 months, Universal TV Remote Control・ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Universal TV Remote Control・ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id6443551368/reviews) | **[4.8 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6443877058/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 173 | **83K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 61.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#28** |
| Size | 86 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [欣 骆](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636889966) | [toggle apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782091955) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id6443551368)

Control your Roku device with your phone. Navigate menus, adjust volume, and use a keyboard for text input. Stream content and mirror your screen with an intuitive interface. Connect via Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Roku mobile remote control, Text input via keyboard, Volume and channel adjustment, Navigation with arrow keys/sliding keyboard, Screen mirroring (video, photo, music)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $9.99 | per year |


### Universal TV Remote Control・

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Utilities, #30 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your TV, streaming devices, and soundbars from your smartphone. Offers a touchpad, D-pad, keyboard, and media controls for major brands. Easy setup and regular updates ensure compatibility.

**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 4.3 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control・ averages 4.8 from 83K ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Universal TV Remote Control・ weekly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 25, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control・ on October 30, 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.*