# Universal Control TV Remote vs TV Remote Universal Control #1

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Control TV Remote at 60% against TV Remote Universal Control #1's 0%. TV Remote Universal Control #1's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Control TV Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month 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 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 27 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Universal Control TV 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.

Universal Control TV Remote ships an update fortnightly, TV Remote Universal Control #1 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Control TV Remote | TV Remote Universal Control #1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6472762498/reviews) | **[4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-1/id6496688983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Quy Son](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594539200) | [Mutludev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707313151) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Control TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6472762498)

Control your smart TVs and devices wirelessly using your smartphone. This app offers all the functions of a physical remote, including navigation, volume control, and channel changing, solving common remote-related issues.

**Highlights:** Wireless TV control via WiFi, Smartphone touchpad navigation, Volume and channel control, Power on/off smart TVs, Customizable directional controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discount 50% Monthly Packages | $2.49 | per month |
| Discount 50% Monthly Packages | $2.69 | per month |
| Monthly Pro UniversalTV Remote | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly - Universal TV Remote | $5.29 | per month |
| Discount 50% Yearly Packages | $11.99 | per year |
| Discount 50% Yearly Packages | $20.00 | per year |
| Yearly Pro-Universal TV Remote | $21.99 | per year |
| Yearly  - Universal TV Remote | $40.00 | per year |
| Yearly Package Trial | $40.00 | per year |
| Lifetime - Universal ControlTV | $31.99 | 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 Control TV Remote free?

Universal Control TV 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 Control TV Remote or TV Remote Universal Control #1?

TV Remote Universal Control #1 is rated higher. Universal Control TV Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TV Remote Universal Control #1 averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.

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

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

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

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

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