# Universal Remote vs TV Remote Universal Plus

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Universal Plus at 5.0 against Universal Remote's 4.5. Universal Remote's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Universal Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Universal Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | TV Remote Universal Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id6468454544/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-plus/id6474110751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Thi Bay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709923495) | [Linh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710850352) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id6468454544)

Control your smart TV using your iPhone with this app. It offers a universal remote solution, allowing you to link and manage multiple TV devices easily. Upgrade to premium to remove ads and access all features.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Control all smart TVs, One-click linking to TV, Save remote controls, Ad-free premium option

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote TV Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote TV Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Remote TV Universal Life Time | $29.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote Universal Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-plus/id6474110751)

Control your smart TV directly from your phone with this universal remote app. It quickly recognizes TVs on your Wi-Fi network and offers easy navigation, plus quick access to streaming services. Compatible with popular brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku.

**Highlights:** Control smart TVs from phone, Wi-Fi network TV recognition, Compatibility with popular brands, Easy navigation buttons, Quick access to YouTube and Netflix

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote LifeTime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

### Is TV Remote Universal Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or TV Remote Universal Plus?

TV Remote Universal Plus is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while TV Remote Universal Plus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote or TV Remote Universal Plus have ads?

Both Universal Remote and TV Remote Universal Plus show ads.

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

Universal Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote Universal Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on August 22, 2026 and TV Remote Universal Plus on September 14, 2026.

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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.*