# TV Remote Universal Plus vs TvPilot

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Universal Plus at 5.0 against TvPilot's 4.3. TvPilot's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). 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 TvPilot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

TV Remote Universal Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, TvPilot every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Universal Plus | TvPilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-plus/id6474110751/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvpilot-universal-tv-remote/id6739889123/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710850352) | [Mobile Victory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486650698) |

## 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 |


### TvPilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvpilot-universal-tv-remote/id6739889123)

Transform your mobile device into a universal remote for your Smart TV. Effortlessly control channels, volume, apps, and navigate with a built-in keyboard, voice commands, and touchpad. Enjoy simplified browsing and fast searching without losing your physical remote.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Built-in keyboard for easy text input, Voice command functionality, Touchpad for cursor navigation, Gesture control for channels and volume, App and browser navigation

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Days Free Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Offer | $5.99 | per year |
| TvPilot Pro. | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access. | $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 TvPilot free?

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

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

TV Remote Universal Plus is rated higher. TV Remote Universal Plus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TvPilot averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

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

TV Remote Universal Plus shows ads; TvPilot does not.

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

TV Remote Universal Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and TvPilot every 10 days. Most recently, TV Remote Universal Plus was updated on November 4, 2026 and TvPilot on November 4, 2026.

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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.*