# TV Control Universal Remote vs BetterClean

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BetterClean at 60% against TV Control Universal Remote's 24%. BetterClean also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). TV Control Universal Remote's advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 24). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Control Universal Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and BetterClean sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BetterClean holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of TV Control Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 60% of BetterClean's.

TV Control Universal Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, BetterClean every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Control Universal Remote | BetterClean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-control-universal-remote/id6476610244/reviews) | **[4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betterclean-gallery-cleaner/id6742688511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BrainX Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828681473) | [June AI Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547964150) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Control Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-control-universal-remote/id6476610244)

Control your smart TV with your phone over Wi-Fi. Easily switch channels, adjust volume, launch apps, and use a trackpad and keyboard for a seamless entertainment experience. Compatible with popular brands.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi TV control, Auto-detection of smart TVs, Trackpad navigation, Keyboard input, Channel and volume adjustment, App launching

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


### BetterClean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betterclean-gallery-cleaner/id6742688511)

Effortlessly declutter your photo gallery and free up phone storage. This app uses a simple swipe interface to quickly delete unwanted pictures like duplicates, blurry shots, and old screenshots, keeping your precious memories intact.

**Highlights:** Swipe to delete or keep photos, Instant storage optimization, Remove duplicates and blurry images, Delete old screenshots, User-friendly interface, Secure and private photo handling

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly1 Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $39.99 | per year |
| LifeTimeFree | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Control Universal Remote free?

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

### Is BetterClean free?

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

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

BetterClean is rated higher. TV Control Universal Remote averages 4.1 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while BetterClean averages 4.6 from 24 ratings.

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

TV Control Universal Remote shows ads; BetterClean does not.

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

TV Control Universal Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and BetterClean every 3 days. Most recently, TV Control Universal Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and BetterClean on October 24, 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.*