# LongSon vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LongSon at none against TV Remote's 11. LongSon also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. LongSon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LongSon | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-pro/id6743825595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **26** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hoc Vu Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650554311) | [Elegantique Network Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804777319) |

## What reviewers say

### LongSon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longson/id6444250708)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-pro/id6743825595)

Transform your phone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Control volume, channels, and navigate menus with ease. Includes screen mirroring and quick access to streaming apps.

**Highlights:** Universal remote for smart TVs, Full TV control (volume, channels, input), Touchpad, keyboard, and voice search, Screen mirroring, Auto TV detection, Quick access to streaming apps

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe Discount Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal remote control | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal remote control | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal remote control | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal remote control | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime Member | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime Member | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal remote control | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Life Time Subscribe | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LongSon free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Do LongSon or TV Remote have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; LongSon does not.

### Which is updated more often, LongSon or TV Remote?

LongSon ships an update weekly, and TV Remote weekly. Most recently, LongSon was updated on October 13, 2026 and TV Remote on October 10, 2026.

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