# TV Remote vs Universal TV Remote Control+

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal TV Remote Control+ at free with in-app purchases against TV Remote's subscription. Universal TV Remote Control+ also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (45% vs 33%). TV Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.4 for TV Remote against 4.4 for Universal TV Remote Control+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 582 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 45% of Universal TV Remote Control+'s.

TV Remote ships an update every 4 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control+ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Universal TV Remote Control+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6443671916/reviews) | [4.4 (582 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-plus/id6471477073/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 582 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **44.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 48 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SECURE SOFT LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585537099) | [Paul Kenneth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554751452) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6443671916)

Control your smart TV directly from your smartphone. This app automatically detects compatible TVs on your Wi-Fi network and offers most of the key features found on a physical remote for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, Auto-detect TV on Wi-Fi, Works with popular brands, Full remote key features, Subscription options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Lifetime Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Helpful when TV remote is not working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🔒 Bluetooth required for connection
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Pairing device code not working
- Doesn't connect to multiple TVs

**Requested features**

- Free version without subscription
- More features like casting and touch calibration


### Universal TV Remote Control+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-plus/id6471477073)

Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a seamless way to manage volume, channels, and navigation. It connects via Wi-Fi and supports a wide range of popular TV brands, simplifying your home entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Smart TV identification over Wi-Fi, Wide compatibility with TV brands, Touchpad for navigation, Direct channel launching, Siri Shortcuts & widgets, Voice search, Mouse & keyboard control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All PRO features for a week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| All PRO features for a year | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 👍 Useful and easy to use
- 👍 Practical for the disabled and bedridden
- 👍 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Not working
- 💰 Expensive
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🐛 Doesn't work after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't connect properly
- Stops working after a minute
- Doesn't work with any devices
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Copy-paste functionality in the keyboard
- Ability to invert sound and channel icons


## 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 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 582 ratings respectively.

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

Neither TV Remote nor Universal TV Remote Control+ shows ads.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 4 weeks, and Universal TV Remote Control+ every 10 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 28, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control+ on September 27, 2026.

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