# TV Remote Universal Plus vs TV Remote Control Plus

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Universal Plus at 5.0 against TV Remote Control Plus's 3.9. TV Remote Control Plus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Universal Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Control Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control Plus has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote Universal Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Remote Control Plus weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Universal Plus | TV Remote Control Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-plus/id6474110751/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710850352) | [Gurcan Aksu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759952174) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### TV Remote Control Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control major TV brands, access apps, and use a touchpad/air mouse feature via Wi-Fi. Offers effortless setup and full control over your TV.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Wi-Fi connectivity, Touchpad/Air Mouse, One-touch app access, Effortless setup, Full TV control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $2.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Universal Plus free?

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

### Is TV Remote Control Plus free?

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

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

TV Remote Universal Plus is rated higher. TV Remote Universal Plus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TV Remote Control Plus averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

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

TV Remote Universal Plus shows ads; TV Remote Control Plus does not.

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

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

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*