# Universal Remote For Smart TVs vs TV Remote Control

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Control at 4.6 against Universal Remote For Smart TVs's 2.6. TV Remote Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (49 vs 5). Universal Remote For Smart TVs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Universal Remote For Smart TVs asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control has 49 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Universal Remote For Smart TVs ships an update weekly, TV Remote Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote For Smart TVs | TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-smart-tvs/id6458788530/reviews) | **[4.6 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6467152813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Krushit Sachapara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695773916) | [AppFabric](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708303822) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote For Smart TVs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-smart-tvs/id6458788530)

Control your smart TV with your mobile device. This app allows you to power on/off, adjust volume, navigate menus, and stream content wirelessly. It offers a virtual keyboard and channel shortcuts for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** WiFi TV control, Volume and channel adjustment, Virtual keyboard input, Screen mirroring, Channel shortcuts, Playback controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6467152813)

Control your TV with your phone using this universal remote app. Features include a touchpad, keyboard, voice commands, and casting capabilities for a seamless entertainment experience. It's compatible with many TV models and offers private listening.

**Highlights:** Touchpad and keyboard navigation, Voice search and commands, Universal TV model compatibility, Private listening via headphones, Casting media from phone to TV, Easy text input on TV

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote For Smart TVs free?

Universal Remote For Smart TVs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TV Remote Control free?

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

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

TV Remote Control is rated higher. Universal Remote For Smart TVs averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TV Remote Control averages 4.6 from 49 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote For Smart TVs or TV Remote Control have ads?

Universal Remote For Smart TVs shows ads; TV Remote Control does not.

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

Universal Remote For Smart TVs ships an update weekly, and TV Remote Control fortnightly. Most recently, Universal Remote For Smart TVs was updated on October 22, 2026 and TV Remote Control on October 30, 2026.

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