# Universal TV・Remote Control・ vs TV Remote・Universal Control #1

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote・Universal Control #1 at 50% against Universal TV・Remote Control・'s 20%. TV Remote・Universal Control #1 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV・Remote Control・ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and TV Remote・Universal Control #1 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote・Universal Control #1 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 529 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Universal TV・Remote Control・'s written reviews are positive against 50% of TV Remote・Universal Control #1's.

Universal TV・Remote Control・ ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote・Universal Control #1 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV・Remote Control・ | TV Remote・Universal Control #1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tvremote-control/id6467123156/reviews) | **[4.7 (529 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remoteuniversal-control-1/id6478119018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 529 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 87 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VRT-MB d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877117638) | [Mihai Turlea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855548265) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV・Remote Control・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tvremote-control/id6467123156)

Turn your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and navigate with a built-in touchpad. Supports a wide range of smart TV brands for easy and efficient management of your television.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Touchpad navigation, Fast connection setup, Full remote functionality, Simple and intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Entertainment Control! | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| One Remote to Rule Them All! | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Easy Entertainment Control! | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| A Perfect Compatibility! | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Easy Entertainment Control! | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Easy Entertainment Control! | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| A Perfect Compatibility! | $19.99 | per month |
| Easy Entertainment Control! | $39.99 | per year |
| Fast Connection | $9.99 | one-time |
| Simple Interface | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent
- ✨ Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Doesn't work as promised
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤖 Poor connectivity with TV
- 💸 Charges without authorization

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections from TV
- App doesn't recognize TV

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel subscription easily
- Support for more TV models


### TV Remote・Universal Control #1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remoteuniversal-control-1/id6478119018)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Control channels, volume, menus, and use a touchpad or keyboard for easier navigation. Connects instantly via Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Universal compatibility with major TV brands, Full remote control functions, Easy Wi-Fi setup, Touchpad and keyboard support, Intuitive user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote for TV | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Control: Smart Remote App | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Control: Smart Remote App | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Control Remote + Widgets | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Control + Widgets | $19.99 | per month |
| TV Control Universal Remote | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Control + Widgets | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV・Remote Control・ free?

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

### Is TV Remote・Universal Control #1 free?

TV Remote・Universal Control #1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal TV・Remote Control・ or TV Remote・Universal Control #1?

TV Remote・Universal Control #1 is rated higher. Universal TV・Remote Control・ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while TV Remote・Universal Control #1 averages 4.7 from 529 ratings.

### Do Universal TV・Remote Control・ or TV Remote・Universal Control #1 have ads?

Neither Universal TV・Remote Control・ nor TV Remote・Universal Control #1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV・Remote Control・ or TV Remote・Universal Control #1?

Universal TV・Remote Control・ ships an update every 2 months, and TV Remote・Universal Control #1 monthly. Most recently, Universal TV・Remote Control・ was updated on September 18, 2026 and TV Remote・Universal Control #1 on September 22, 2026.

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