# Universal TV Remote Control・ vs CBCTHub

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control・ at 4.8 against CBCTHub's 2.0. Universal TV Remote Control・ also leads on ratings volume (83K vs 1) and chart position (#22 vs unranked). CBCTHub'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. CBCTHub asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal TV Remote Control・ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control・ has 83K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control・ | CBCTHub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6443877058/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbcthub/id6762072815/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **83K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 139 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [toggle apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782091955) | [AppLab Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853106705) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Control・

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

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Utilities, #30 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


### CBCTHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbcthub/id6762072815)

**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 CBCTHub free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote Control・ is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control・ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 83K ratings, while CBCTHub averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Universal TV Remote Control・ nor CBCTHub shows ads.

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

Universal TV Remote Control・ ships an update weekly, and CBCTHub weekly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control・ was updated on October 26, 2026 and CBCTHub on October 24, 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.*