# TV Control Universal Remote vs SpeakerTools

The clearest difference is rating: SpeakerTools at 4.4 against TV Control Universal Remote's 4.1. TV Control Universal Remote's advantage is review sentiment (24% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 SpeakerTools sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SpeakerTools holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 74 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of TV Control Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of SpeakerTools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TV Control Universal Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, SpeakerTools fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Control Universal Remote | SpeakerTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-control-universal-remote/id6476610244/reviews) | **[4.4 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakertools-sound-toolkit/id6742707675/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | **23.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BrainX Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828681473) | [Yury Lipnitski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799545215) |

## 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 |


### SpeakerTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakertools-sound-toolkit/id6742707675)

This audio utility app helps improve speaker clarity by emitting sound waves to dislodge debris. It also offers tools for sound wellness, speaker testing, noise measurement, and custom frequency generation.

**Highlights:** Speaker cleaning with sound waves, Sound wellness and relaxation tones, Speaker testing and volume boost, Real-time noise and dB meter, Custom frequency generator (0Hz-22kHz), Photo logging of noise events

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Introductory Offer | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Free Trial + Weekly Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Best Value: Annual Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | 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 SpeakerTools free?

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

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

SpeakerTools is rated higher. TV Control Universal Remote averages 4.1 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while SpeakerTools averages 4.4 from 74 ratings.

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

Both TV Control Universal Remote and SpeakerTools show ads.

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

TV Control Universal Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and SpeakerTools fortnightly. Most recently, TV Control Universal Remote was updated on November 4, 2026 and SpeakerTools 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.*