# TV Control vs TV Remote：Universal Control

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote：Universal Control at 5.0 against TV Control's 4.3. TV Remote：Universal Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). TV Control's advantage is ratings volume (66 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Control sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and TV Remote：Universal Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote：Universal Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Control has 66 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Control ships an update fortnightly, TV Remote：Universal Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Control | TV Remote：Universal Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-control-universal-remote/id6466156220/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remoteuniversal-control/id6762252310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 90 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BTB Tech, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699707508) | [Octopus Internet Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757534659) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-control-universal-remote/id6466156220)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal TV remote. Control smart TVs from various brands, launch apps, use a touchpad, cast media, and utilize voice commands. Offers a convenient, all-in-one solution for managing your home entertainment.

**Highlights:** Universal remote for smart TVs, Quick app access, Smart touchpad navigation, Cast photos and videos, Voice control, Stable WiFi remote

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan - 3 Days Free Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Year Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Year Discount 1st month | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan – 3-Day Free Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Super Sale | $24.99 | one-time |
| One-Time Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote：Universal Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remoteuniversal-control/id6762252310)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Easily control playback, navigate menus with a touchpad, and access all original remote functions. Upgrade for app control and screen mirroring.

**Highlights:** Universal brand support, Easy Wi-Fi setup, Responsive touchpad navigation, Full playback controls, App control and screen mirroring (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Control free?

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

### Is TV Remote：Universal Control free?

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

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

TV Remote：Universal Control is rated higher. TV Control averages 4.3 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while TV Remote：Universal Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

TV Control ships an update fortnightly, and TV Remote：Universal Control weekly. Most recently, TV Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote：Universal Control on October 7, 2026.

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