# Universal TV・Remote Control・ vs TV Control－Universal Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV・Remote Control・ at 4.5 against TV Control－Universal Remote's 1.0. Universal TV・Remote Control・ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). TV Control－Universal Remote's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Control－Universal Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV・Remote Control・ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV・Remote Control・ has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal TV・Remote Control・ ships an update every 2 months, TV Control－Universal Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV・Remote Control・ | TV Control－Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tvremote-control/id6467123156/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-controluniversal-remote/id6504768072/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 87 MB | 130 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) | [Merel Schriefer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753740080) |

## 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 Control－Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-controluniversal-remote/id6504768072)

Transform your phone into a universal remote for Smart TVs. Control power, volume, channels, and settings with an intuitive interface. Offers multi-device management and smart home integration for enhanced convenience.

**Highlights:** Complete TV control (on/off, volume, channels), Broad compatibility with major TV brands, Intuitive and easy-to-use interface, Manage multiple TVs simultaneously, Smart home integration for subscribers, Auto-connect to saved devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly 3 Days Free | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Start | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly 3 Days Free | $29.99 | 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 Control－Universal Remote free?

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

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

Universal TV・Remote Control・ is rated higher. Universal TV・Remote Control・ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while TV Control－Universal Remote averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

TV Control－Universal Remote shows ads; Universal TV・Remote Control・ does not.

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

Universal TV・Remote Control・ ships an update every 2 months, and TV Control－Universal Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Universal TV・Remote Control・ was updated on September 26, 2026 and TV Control－Universal Remote on June 1, 2026.

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