# Universal TV Remote Control・ vs Universal TV Remote Control＊

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal TV Remote Control・ at 61% against Universal TV Remote Control＊'s 16%. Universal TV Remote Control・ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control・ sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control＊ sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81K and 31K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Universal TV Remote Control・'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Universal TV Remote Control＊'s.

Universal TV Remote Control・ ships an update weekly, Universal TV Remote Control＊ fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control・ | Universal TV Remote Control＊ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6443877058/reviews)** | [4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6477382010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **81K** | 31K |
| Positive reviews | **61.2% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | #29 |
| Size | 136 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [toggle apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782091955) | [VISARGERD, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584764978) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Control・

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

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Free · Utilities, #31 Top Grossing · 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


### Universal TV Remote Control＊

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6477382010)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Utilities, #89 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control volume, launch apps, cast media, and mirror your screen seamlessly with an intuitive interface. Offers both free and premium features for enhanced control.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control for TV, Screen mirroring, Cast media, Intuitive remote UI, Launch TV apps, Ad-free premium experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Lite | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week PRO: 3 days FREE | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week Standard | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Days Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Semana Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Days Free Trial | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week PRO: 3 days FREE | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Days Free Trial | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote PRO - Monthly Access | $24.99 | per month |
| Voucher | $24.99 | per 2 months |
| Voucher | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Basic | $35.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plus: 3 days free | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great remote control
- 👍 Convenient to use
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Misleading about being free
- 🔒 Paywall/subscription required
- 🚫 Doesn't work with all TVs
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work without a physical remote
- Inability to turn TV on/off properly
- Frequent disconnections and loss of connection

**Requested features**

- Improve compatibility with more TV models
- Provide a truly free version with full functionality
- Improve customer support and troubleshooting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote Control・ free?

Universal TV Remote Control・ 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, Universal TV Remote Control・ or Universal TV Remote Control＊?

Universal TV Remote Control・ is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control・ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 81K ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control＊ averages 4.6 from 31K ratings.

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

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

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

Universal TV Remote Control・ ships an update weekly, and Universal TV Remote Control＊ fortnightly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control・ was updated on October 19, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control＊ on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Universal TV Remote Control・ or Universal TV Remote Control＊?

Universal TV Remote Control・ currently peaks at #27 in the App Store charts, and Universal TV Remote Control＊ at #29. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*