# Universal TV Remote Control · vs TM.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TM. at none against Universal TV Remote Control ·'s 10. TM. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Universal TV Remote Control ·'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control · sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. TM. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal TV Remote Control · ships an update every 6 days, TM. every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and March 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control · | TM. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6444097595/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dylan Oliver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274238088) | [iQDesk ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/675001999) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Control ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6444097595)

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Control smart TVs from major brands, adjust volume, change channels, and power your TV on or off. Enjoy a seamless viewing experience with automatic connection and an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Automatic WiFi connection, Full remote control functions, Power on/off TV, Intuitive user interface, Quick setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium access | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Seamless TV connection
- 🚀 Smooth functionality
- 💡 Potential for multi-TV and universal search integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Requires physical TV buttons or remote for initial setup
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting TV usage
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Connection issues with certain TVs
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Widget for easy access
- Ability to connect to multiple TVs


### TM.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tm/id6479605014)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 TM. free?

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

### Do Universal TV Remote Control · or TM. have ads?

Universal TV Remote Control · shows ads; TM. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control · or TM.?

Universal TV Remote Control · ships an update every 6 days, and TM. every 4 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control · was updated on September 23, 2026 and TM. on March 4, 2026.

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