# Universal TV Remote Control・ vs Pano Smart TV Remote Control

The clearest difference is ads: Universal TV Remote Control・ at none against Pano Smart TV Remote Control's shown. Universal TV Remote Control・ also leads on ratings volume (83K vs 292) and chart position (#25 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Pano Smart TV Remote Control sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.8 for Universal TV Remote Control・ against 4.7 for Pano Smart TV Remote Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control・ has 83K ratings behind it against 292, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal TV Remote Control・ ships an update weekly, Pano Smart TV Remote Control every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control・ | Pano Smart TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6443877058/reviews)** | [4.7 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pano-smart-tv-remote-control/id6480043928/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **83K** | 292 |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 140 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [toggle apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782091955) | [AI Health Selfcare, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871119390) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Control・

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Utilities, #27 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your TV, streaming device, soundbar, and more from your smartphone. Offers a touchpad, D-pad, keyboard, and media controls for easy device management. Includes step-by-step guides and 24/7 support.

**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


### Pano Smart TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pano-smart-tv-remote-control/id6480043928)

Control your smart TV and cast content from your phone. This app offers universal remote functions, screen mirroring, and web casting for a seamless viewing experience. Manage channels, search for shows, and enjoy your media on the big screen.

**Highlights:** Universal Smart TV remote, Screen mirroring, Web casting, Channel management, Virtual keyboard search, Automatic device recognition

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| monthly_3dayfree | $19.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote Control・ free?

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

### Is Pano Smart TV Remote Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control・ or Pano Smart TV Remote Control?

Universal TV Remote Control・ is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control・ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 83K ratings, while Pano Smart TV Remote Control averages 4.7 from 292 ratings.

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

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

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

Universal TV Remote Control・ ships an update weekly, and Pano Smart TV Remote Control every 9 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control・ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pano Smart TV Remote Control on October 24, 2026.

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