# Universal Remote vs TV Remote Universal Control #1

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Remote at 100% against TV Remote Universal Control #1's 0%. TV Remote Universal Control #1's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Control #1 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 27 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of TV Remote Universal Control #1's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | TV Remote Universal Control #1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id6468454544/reviews) | **[4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-1/id6496688983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Thi Bay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709923495) | [Mutludev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707313151) |

## 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 Control #1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-1/id6496688983)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Navigate menus, use voice search, and cast media to your smart TV. Enjoy private listening with headphone support and convenient text input.

**Highlights:** Touchpad and keyboard navigation, Voice search functionality, Media casting from phone to TV, Headphone support for private listening, Text input via smartphone keyboard, Wide TV brand compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote free?

Universal Remote 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 Remote or TV Remote Universal Control #1?

TV Remote Universal Control #1 is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while TV Remote Universal Control #1 averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.

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

Universal Remote shows ads; TV Remote Universal Control #1 does not.

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

Universal Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote Universal Control #1 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on November 3, 2026 and TV Remote Universal Control #1 on November 4, 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.*