# TV Remote Universal Plus vs TV Remote Control Universal ‧

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Control Universal ‧ at none against TV Remote Universal Plus's shown. TV Remote Control Universal ‧ also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Universal ‧ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TV Remote Universal Plus against 5.0 for TV Remote Control Universal ‧. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control Universal ‧ has 7 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 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Universal Plus | TV Remote Control Universal ‧ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-plus/id6474110751/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6757922527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| 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 | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710850352) | [Gummy Bear Apps & Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809415528) |

## 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 Universal ‧

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6757922527)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily connect and control various smart TV platforms with intuitive navigation, a built-in keyboard, and touchpad for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Control TV from phone, Built-in keyboard and touchpad, Quick and easy setup, Supports Roku TV, Fire TV, LG, Mi, Android TV, Navigate apps and menus, Adjust volume and playback

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tv Remote for All Smart TV Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## 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 Universal ‧ free?

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

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

TV Remote Universal Plus and TV Remote Control Universal ‧ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

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

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

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

TV Remote Universal Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote Control Universal ‧ every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote Universal Plus was updated on October 18, 2026 and TV Remote Control Universal ‧ on October 1, 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.*