# TV Remote vs Open There

The clearest difference is ads: Open There at none against TV Remote's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Open There sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Open There monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Open There |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (626 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6444865789/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **626** | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Rover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448355489) | [Alt Development Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/824487097) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

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

**Highlights:** Control 10,000+ TV models, Wi-Fi connectivity, Personalized recommendations, Watchlist management, Watch history tracking, Smart content filters, One-hand control interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Pass | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Open There

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-there/id6806854102)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Open There Pro Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Open There Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Open There free?

Open There is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TV Remote or Open There have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; Open There does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Open There?

TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Open There monthly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 7, 2026 and Open There on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*