# Stick vs Remote TV Control・Universal

Stick and Remote TV Control・Universal both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 45% of Stick's written reviews are positive against 9% of Remote TV Control・Universal's. Stick also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 215). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Remote TV Control・Universal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Stick against 4.4 for Remote TV Control・Universal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stick has 16K ratings behind it against 215, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Stick's written reviews are positive against 9% of Remote TV Control・Universal's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stick | Remote TV Control・Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-remote-control-for-tv/id6470928223/reviews)** | [4.4 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-tv-controluniversal/id6736625178/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 215 |
| Positive reviews | **45.5% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APPSPRO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852212807) | [Blerim Dervishi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854114534) |

## What reviewers say

### Stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-remote-control-for-tv/id6470928223)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile TV remote control. Easily navigate menus, change channels, and type using your phone's screen. Offers a touchpad, joystick, and keyboard for seamless interaction with various TV models.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Touchpad and joystick control, On-screen keyboard for typing, Channel and audio control, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stick - Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Stick - Premium for One Year | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick connection
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes
- 🆓 Free with no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Paid version required for full functionality
- 🔌 Disconnects when switching apps

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't connect to TV
- Stops working after updates
- Fails to detect TV on network

**Requested features**

- Add source/input button
- Improve compatibility with more TV brands


### Remote TV Control・Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-tv-controluniversal/id6736625178)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control volume, channels, and navigate streaming apps with a user-friendly interface. Connect via Wi-Fi or infrared for seamless entertainment management.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Smartphone to TV connection, Wi-Fi and infrared support, Volume and channel control, Streaming app navigation, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote TV Control・Universal | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote TV Control・Universal | $5.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High subscription cost
- 🚫 Does not connect to TV
- ❌ Incompatible with TVs
- 💸 Not worth the price
- 💳 Charged for non-functional service

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot find TV to connect
- Will not pair with TV
- Does not pick up TV
- Does not connect to TV even on same WiFi


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stick free?

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

### Is Remote TV Control・Universal free?

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

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

Stick is rated higher. Stick averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Remote TV Control・Universal averages 4.4 from 215 ratings.

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

Neither Stick nor Remote TV Control・Universal shows ads.

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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.*