# Universal TV Remote Control・ vs Remote control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal TV Remote Control・ at 61% against Remote control's 15%. Universal TV Remote Control・ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (83K vs 30). Remote control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Remote control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal TV Remote Control・ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control・ has 83K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Universal TV Remote Control・'s written reviews are positive against 15% of Remote control's.

Universal TV Remote Control・ ships an update weekly, Remote control every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control・ | Remote control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6443877058/reviews)** | [4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-control/id6505102490/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **83K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **61.3% of reviews** | 15.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 139 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [toggle apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782091955) | [小兵 付](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723851931) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Control・

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

**Currently charting:** #24 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


### Remote control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-control/id6505102490)

Turn your smartphone into a universal remote for all your home appliances. Control TVs, air conditioners, and more with a user-friendly interface and customizable scenes. Simplify your home management from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control for multiple devices, One-button control for appliances, Extensive brand compatibility, User-friendly interface, Smart scene automation, Control from anywhere

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote Control・ free?

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

### Is Remote control free?

Remote control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Universal TV Remote Control・ is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control・ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 83K ratings, while Remote control averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.

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

Neither Universal TV Remote Control・ nor Remote control shows ads.

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

Universal TV Remote Control・ ships an update weekly, and Remote control every 5 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control・ was updated on October 28, 2026 and Remote control on October 27, 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.*