# 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: 39% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 16% of Universal TV Remote Control＊'s. Universal TV Remote Control＊'s advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 549) and chart position (#22 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 15 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 4.6 for Universal TV Remote Control＊. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control＊ has 31K ratings behind it against 549, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 16% of Universal TV Remote Control＊'s.

TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control＊ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Universal TV Remote Control＊ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6444865789/reviews) | **[4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6477382010/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 549 | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | **38.7% of reviews** | 15.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#22** |
| Size | 41 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WarthogLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/890415554) | [VISARGERD, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584764978) |

## 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/id6477382010)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Utilities, #27 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control volume, launch apps, cast media, and mirror your screen seamlessly with an intuitive interface. Offers both free and premium features for enhanced control.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control for TV, Screen mirroring, Cast media, Intuitive remote UI, Launch TV apps, Ad-free premium experience

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Lite | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week PRO: 3 days FREE | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week Standard | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Days Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Semana Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Days Free Trial | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week PRO: 3 days FREE | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Days Free Trial | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote PRO - Monthly Access | $24.99 | per month |
| Voucher | $24.99 | per 2 months |
| Voucher | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Basic | $35.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plus: 3 days free | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great remote control
- 👍 Convenient to use
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Misleading about being free
- 🔒 Paywall/subscription required
- 🚫 Doesn't work with all TVs
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work without a physical remote
- Inability to turn TV on/off properly
- Frequent disconnections and loss of connection

**Requested features**

- Improve compatibility with more TV models
- Provide a truly free version with full functionality
- Improve customer support and troubleshooting


## 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＊?

Universal TV Remote Control＊ is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 549 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control＊ averages 4.6 from 31K 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＊ fortnightly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 26, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control＊ on September 28, 2026.

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