# Remote Control for most TV vs Universal Remote

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal Remote at free with in-app purchases against Remote Control for most TV's subscription. Universal Remote also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 37%). Remote Control for most TV's advantage is ratings volume (312 vs 90). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control for most TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.4 for Remote Control for most TV against 4.3 for Universal Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 312 and 90 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Remote Control for most TV's written reviews are positive against 73% of Universal Remote's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for most TV | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-most-tv/id6450965036/reviews)** | [4.3 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tvs/id6737794953/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **312** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 35 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 14.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Angela Garrett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761539248) | [UNIVERSAL TECHLAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777966695) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Control for most TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-most-tv/id6450965036)

Control your TV and cast media directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app offers a user-friendly interface for channel navigation, volume adjustment, and media playback from a built-in browser. Enjoy seamless integration with popular TV brands.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Photo and video casting, Built-in browser video playback, User-friendly interface, Control channels and volume

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Mobile TV Controller App | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control: Play | $14.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for finding remotes
- 👍 Can be useful when lost
- 👍 Smooth performance (when working)
- 👍 Very useful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Frequent payment requests
- 💸 Greedy pricing
- 💸 Charged for free trial
- 💸 Subscription cost too high
- 💸 Unwanted payment prompts

**Reported bugs**

- Won't connect to TV
- Doesn't find smart TV
- Pressing buttons leads to payment prompts
- App doesn't work without photo permission

**Requested features**

- Remove subscription requirement for basic functionality
- Clarify app purpose and required permissions upfront


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tvs/id6737794953)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful universal remote for your smart TV. Control volume, channels, playback, and navigate with an intuitive interface. Cast photos, videos, and presentations directly to your TV for an immersive entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Core remote functions (volume, channels, playback), Intuitive UI with touchpad and keyboard, Automatic setup, Effortless channel surfing, Cast photos and videos to TV, Multi-media casting (PDFs, PPTX), Seamless Wi-Fi connectivity

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Premium Package | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Package | $14.99 | per month |
| Year Package | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Package | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Control for most TV free?

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

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

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

Remote Control for most TV is rated higher. Remote Control for most TV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 312 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.3 from 90 ratings.

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

Neither Remote Control for most TV nor Universal Remote shows ads.

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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.*