# TV Remote & Universal Control™ vs Intelipaws

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote & Universal Control™ at 43% against Intelipaws's 0%. TV Remote & Universal Control™ also leads on chart position (#17 vs unranked). Intelipaws's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 25) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote & Universal Control™ sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Intelipaws asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Remote & Universal Control™ ships an update fortnightly, Intelipaws every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote & Universal Control™ | Intelipaws |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (150K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-and-universal-control/id6458692724/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **150K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **42.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 245 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [To Ngoc Mai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701365237) | [COSSEMM BRANDS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798128691) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote & Universal Control™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-and-universal-control/id6458692724)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Utilities, #59 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your smart TV and streaming experience with this intuitive remote app. Manage channels, mirror your screen, and search for content using voice commands or a virtual keyboard. Works with most smart TV brands.

**Highlights:** Universal Smart TV Remote, Quick Search with Voice & Keyboard, Smart TV Screen Mirroring, Smart TV Channel Manager, Automatic Device Detection, Intuitive Touchpad and Keyboard, Favorite Channels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Remote Control for TV | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Remote Control - Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Remote Control for TV | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control for Smart TV | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control for Smart TV | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Remote Pro - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku Remote Control - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Remote Control for Smart TV | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Remote Pro - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium - Roku Remote | $11.99 | per month |
| Roku TV Remote Control - 1Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Roku TV Remote Control - 1Year | $26.99 | per year |
| Roku Remote Control - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Roku TV Remote - 1 Year Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Roku Remote Control - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Remote for Roku TV - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful when remote is lost
- 🔒 Connects to various TV brands
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to use
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🚫 Doesn't work without internet

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to TV
- Buttons not working as expected
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Free version with limited functionality
- Ability to control TV without internet
- Support for more TV brands


### Intelipaws

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intelipaws/id6742389203)

This app connects to smart collars to help you monitor and care for your pets. It allows you to manage devices, create pet profiles, track activity, set boundaries, and control training features remotely.

**Highlights:** Manage connected smart collars, Create detailed pet profiles, Monitor daily pet activity, Track 90 days of historical data, Set personalized pet boundaries, Control pet training features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote & Universal Control™ free?

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

### Is Intelipaws free?

Intelipaws is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do TV Remote & Universal Control™ or Intelipaws have ads?

TV Remote & Universal Control™ shows ads; Intelipaws does not.

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

TV Remote & Universal Control™ ships an update fortnightly, and Intelipaws every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote & Universal Control™ was updated on October 20, 2026 and Intelipaws on October 3, 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.*