# TV Remote vs TV Remote Control

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Control at none against TV Remote's shown. TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 TV Remote Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Remote Control every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (599 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6444865789/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **599** | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Rover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448355489) | [Tugberk Tabak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807879232) |

## 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 |


### TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-tvre/id6761908149)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is TV Remote Control free?

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

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

TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote Control does not.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote Control every 3 months. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 25, 2026 and TV Remote Control on October 26, 2026.

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