# TV Remote vs Universal TV Remote Control ◦

TV Remote and Universal TV Remote Control ◦ both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 38% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 14% of Universal TV Remote Control ◦'s. Universal TV Remote Control ◦'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control ◦ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 — 4.5 for TV Remote against 4.4 for Universal TV Remote Control ◦. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 596 and 207 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 14% of Universal TV Remote Control ◦'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Universal TV Remote Control ◦ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (596 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6444865789/reviews)** | [4.4 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6476391520/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **596** | 207 |
| Positive reviews | **38.0% of reviews** | 14.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Rover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448355489) | [Aalto Studio FZE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617055935) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6444865789)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for over 10,000 TV models. Discover personalized show recommendations, manage watchlists, and track viewing history all in one app.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control for 10,000+ TV models, Wi-Fi connectivity (no extra hardware), Personalized show recommendations, Watchlist management, Viewing history tracker, Smart content filters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Universal TV Remote Control ◦

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6476391520)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control LG, Samsung, and other brands with ease, featuring volume, channel, and navigation controls. Premium features include live activity updates, customizable widgets, and media casting.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Volume, channel, and navigation controls, Live TV activity display, Customizable home screen widgets, Media casting to TV, Simple Wi-Fi setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription Remote Control | $29.99 | per year |
| Family Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription Half price | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote Control ◦ free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 596 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control ◦ averages 4.4 from 207 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or Universal TV Remote Control ◦ have ads?

Both TV Remote and Universal TV Remote Control ◦ show ads.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal TV Remote Control ◦ every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 22, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control ◦ on October 22, 2026.

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