# RemoTV vs Universal TV Remote™ Control

RemoTV and Universal TV Remote™ Control both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's written reviews are positive against 20% of RemoTV's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RemoTV sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote™ Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.6 for RemoTV against 4.7 for Universal TV Remote™ Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 32K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of RemoTV's written reviews are positive against 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's.

RemoTV ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoTV | Universal TV Remote™ Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotv-universal-tv-remote/id6461419341/reviews) | **[4.7 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18K | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | **49.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #96 | **#64** |
| Size | 54 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [EpicScale Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759187257) | [SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459370949) |

## What reviewers say

### RemoTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotv-universal-tv-remote/id6461419341)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a universal smart TV remote. Control channels, volume, and settings with an intuitive interface, touchpad, and keyboard. Streamline your entertainment experience with effortless setup and quick access to streaming services.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Essential TV controls (volume, channels, settings), Handy keyboard for text input, Responsive touchpad for navigation, Effortless Wi-Fi setup, Instant access to streaming apps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium access | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium access | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 💡 Useful remote control features
- 🤩 Impressive technology

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- ⚠️ Limited features in free version
- 🔌 Requires TV to be on to use
- 🔇 No volume control

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to locate TV
- Remote controls not working as expected
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Add volume control
- Improve stability and reduce disconnections
- Offer more features in free version
- Provide easier subscription cancellation


### Universal TV Remote™ Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Utilities, #72 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily control all your smart TVs, including popular brands like Samsung, LG, Roku, and Fire TV, over Wi-Fi. Navigate channels, adjust volume, use voice search, and even type with a keyboard for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Voice search for shows, On-screen keyboard, Volume and channel control, Turn TV on/off

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Control Weekly V1 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Pro Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Yearly V1 | $19.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Pro Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Life Time | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for busy families
- 💡 Works with multiple devices
- 🚀 Responsive touch controls
- 💡 Voice command feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Unclear cancellation process
- 🐛 Disconnection issues
- 💰 Misleading 'free' claims
- 🔒 Aggressive upselling

**Reported bugs**

- Vibration instead of button response
- Subscription ads pop up frequently

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Refresh button functionality
- Microphone access without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemoTV free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote™ Control free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote™ Control is rated higher. RemoTV averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Universal TV Remote™ Control averages 4.7 from 32K ratings.

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

Both RemoTV and Universal TV Remote™ Control show ads.

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

RemoTV ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, RemoTV was updated on September 25, 2026 and Universal TV Remote™ Control on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, RemoTV or Universal TV Remote™ Control?

RemoTV currently peaks at #96 in the App Store charts, and Universal TV Remote™ Control at #64. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*