# Remote Control TV Universal vs Remote Universal

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control TV Universal at 4.5 against Remote Universal's 1.0. Remote Control TV Universal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). Remote Universal's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control TV Universal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Remote Universal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote Control TV Universal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control TV Universal has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Remote Control TV Universal ships an update fortnightly, Remote Universal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control TV Universal | Remote Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-universal/id6446478390/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-universal-tv-control/id6736442926/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Suprunenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644209512) | [Security App LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655677065) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Control TV Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-universal/id6446478390)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control channels, volume, and navigate menus with ease. Stream content from your phone to your TV and use voice search for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Smartphone as TV remote, Channel and volume control, Stream phone content to TV, Voice search functionality, Keyboard search input, Quick TV toggle

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Year subscription | $39.99 | per year |


### Remote Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-universal-tv-control/id6736442926)

Control your smart TVs with a single app, eliminating the need for physical remotes. Manage main functions, adjust settings, and enjoy advanced features for an enhanced viewing experience. Offers premium features like smart home integration and auto-connect.

**Highlights:** Full TV control (on/off, volume, channels), Wide compatibility with popular TV models, User-friendly interface, Manage multiple devices simultaneously, Smart home integration (premium), Auto-connect to paired devices (premium)

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cast Control For Para Any TV | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $83.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Control TV Universal free?

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

### Is Remote Universal free?

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

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

Remote Control TV Universal is rated higher. Remote Control TV Universal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Remote Universal averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Remote Universal shows ads; Remote Control TV Universal does not.

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

Remote Control TV Universal ships an update fortnightly, and Remote Universal every 3 days. Most recently, Remote Control TV Universal was updated on September 22, 2026 and Remote Universal on August 20, 2026.

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