# Universal Remote vs TV Remote Control “Universo”

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote Control “Universo” at 72% against Universal Remote's 36%. TV Remote Control “Universo” also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (2K vs 317). Universal Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Control “Universo” sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Control “Universo” holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control “Universo” has 2K ratings behind it against 317, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 72% of TV Remote Control “Universo”'s.

Universal Remote ships an update fortnightly, TV Remote Control “Universo” every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | TV Remote Control “Universo” |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (317 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6472174351/reviews) | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universo/id6478243483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 317 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yury Mekhau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827659705) | [Nemo Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/428814324) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6472174351)

Control your smart TV with your phone, featuring a keyboard and touchpad. Discover personalized channel and show recommendations with an AI assistant. Connects via Wi-Fi for easy pairing.

**Highlights:** AI-powered show recommendations, Keyboard and touchpad control, Wi-Fi connectivity for pairing, Channel list access, Smart TV monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote Control “Universo”

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universo/id6478243483)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Control multiple devices, cast media, and use your phone as a keyboard or for voice search. Customize your remote for quick access to apps and inputs.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Multi-device support, Second screen for captions, Keyboard and voice input, Photo and video casting, Customizable quick access buttons, Wake-on-LAN support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works perfectly
- 👍 Top tier app
- 👍 Excellent remote
- 👍 It works
- 👍 Functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't always work
- 🐛 Bugs non stop
- 🔒 Can't cancel
- 🐛 Doesn't work with Philips TV and 4k Firestick 1st Gen
- 🐛 Can't turn the tv on

**Reported bugs**

- Automatically signed you up and won't let you cancel it
- Doesn't work with Sky
- Keep Asking for permission every time I use it
- Doesn't connect to small mi TV

**Requested features**

- Add flex capability to remote
- Add Stremio / Kodi to loadable app list
- Volume doesn't work when using Nvidia Sheld via AV receiver
- Different skins
- Custom buttons/ remote layouts for remotes with specialist or useful buttons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

### Is TV Remote Control “Universo” free?

TV Remote Control “Universo” is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or TV Remote Control “Universo”?

TV Remote Control “Universo” is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 317 ratings, while TV Remote Control “Universo” averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do Universal Remote or TV Remote Control “Universo” have ads?

TV Remote Control “Universo” shows ads; Universal Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or TV Remote Control “Universo”?

Universal Remote ships an update fortnightly, and TV Remote Control “Universo” every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on November 8, 2026 and TV Remote Control “Universo” on November 8, 2026.

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