# Remote Control TV Universal vs Control Remoto Universal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Control Remoto Universal at none against Remote Control TV Universal's 2. Control Remoto Universal also leads on ratings volume (181 vs 11). Remote Control TV Universal's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Control Remoto Universal asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Remote Control TV Universal against 4.4 for Control Remoto Universal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control Remoto Universal has 181 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Remote Control TV Universal ships an update fortnightly, Control Remoto Universal every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control TV Universal | Control Remoto Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-universal/id6446478390/reviews)** | [4.4 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-remoto-universal-oh/id6749434366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **181** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 53 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Suprunenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644209512) | [臻浩 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828331818) |

## 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 |


### Control Remoto Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-remoto-universal-oh/id6749434366)

This app acts as a universal remote for your smart devices. It offers traditional buttons, gesture controls, and AI voice commands to manage TVs, lights, and AC units. Automate your home and control multiple devices with ease.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Gesture controls, AI voice commands, Automation scenes, Control lights and AC, Switch channels and inputs

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free app
- 🚀 Quick access with 5-star review

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Requires 5-star review to access app
- 💩 Perceived as a scam

**Reported bugs**

- Remote control functionality not working
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Option to access app without forced 5-star review


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Control TV Universal free?

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

### Is Control Remoto Universal free?

Control Remoto Universal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Remote Control TV Universal is rated higher. Remote Control TV Universal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Control Remoto Universal averages 4.4 from 181 ratings.

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

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

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

Remote Control TV Universal ships an update fortnightly, and Control Remoto Universal every 4 weeks. Most recently, Remote Control TV Universal was updated on October 24, 2026 and Control Remoto Universal on October 22, 2026.

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