# TV Remote Universal Plus vs TV Remote Universal Control

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Universal Control at none against TV Remote Universal Plus's shown. TV Remote Universal Control also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 1). TV Remote Universal Plus's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, 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 Universal Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal Control has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Universal Plus | TV Remote Universal Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-plus/id6474110751/reviews)** | [4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6736831241/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% 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 | 34 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710850352) | [Valery Sihai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773363672) |

## 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 Universal Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6736831241)

Control all your smart TVs from your iPhone with a single app. Effortlessly connect via Wi-Fi for seamless navigation, app access, and playback control. Offers a touchpad and mobile keyboard for enhanced usability.

**Highlights:** Universal Smart TV compatibility, Wi-Fi connection, Full remote control access, Streaming app launcher, Touchpad navigation, Mobile keyboard input, Playback controls

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Access (+ trial period) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Individual Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | 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 Universal Control free?

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

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

TV Remote Universal Plus is rated higher. TV Remote Universal Plus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TV Remote Universal Control averages 4.7 from 23 ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote Universal Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote Universal Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote Universal Plus was updated on October 2, 2026 and TV Remote Universal Control on October 7, 2026.

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