# Universal TV Remote Control＊ vs TV Remote | Universal Control

Universal TV Remote Control＊ and TV Remote | Universal Control both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of TV Remote | Universal Control's written reviews are positive against 16% of Universal TV Remote Control＊'s. TV Remote | Universal Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Universal TV Remote Control＊'s advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 86) and chart position (#24 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control＊ sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and TV Remote | Universal Control sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.6 for Universal TV Remote Control＊ against 4.6 for TV Remote | Universal Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control＊ has 31K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Universal TV Remote Control＊'s written reviews are positive against 90% of TV Remote | Universal Control's.

Universal TV Remote Control＊ ships an update fortnightly, TV Remote | Universal Control every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control＊ | TV Remote | Universal Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6477382010/reviews) | [4.6 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6747077228/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 205 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VISARGERD, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584764978) | [CTMobi Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796116675) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Control＊

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6477382010)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Grossing · Utilities, #107 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control volume, launch apps, cast media, and mirror your screen seamlessly with an intuitive interface. Offers both free and premium features for enhanced control.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control for TV, Screen mirroring, Cast media, Intuitive remote UI, Launch TV apps, Ad-free premium experience

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Lite | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week PRO: 3 days FREE | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week Standard | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Days Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Semana Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Days Free Trial | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week PRO: 3 days FREE | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Days Free Trial | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote PRO - Monthly Access | $24.99 | per month |
| Voucher | $24.99 | per 2 months |
| Voucher | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Basic | $35.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plus: 3 days free | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great remote control
- 👍 Convenient to use
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Misleading about being free
- 🔒 Paywall/subscription required
- 🚫 Doesn't work with all TVs
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work without a physical remote
- Inability to turn TV on/off properly
- Frequent disconnections and loss of connection

**Requested features**

- Improve compatibility with more TV models
- Provide a truly free version with full functionality
- Improve customer support and troubleshooting


### TV Remote | Universal Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6747077228)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful universal TV remote. Effortlessly control your smart TV, streaming apps, volume, and channels with a user-friendly interface and advanced features like a touchpad and instant app access.

**Highlights:** Universal compatibility with major TV brands, One-tap phone-to-TV pairing, Full remote control functions (volume, channel, navigation), Touchpad and keyboard for easy input, Instant access to streaming apps, Power on/off TV, Customizable remote layout

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Your phone, your ultimate remote | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly trial subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime premium | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote Control＊ free?

Universal TV Remote Control＊ 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, Universal TV Remote Control＊ or TV Remote | Universal Control?

Universal TV Remote Control＊ and TV Remote | Universal Control are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 31K and 86 ratings respectively.

### Do Universal TV Remote Control＊ or TV Remote | Universal Control have ads?

Universal TV Remote Control＊ shows ads; TV Remote | Universal Control does not.

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

Universal TV Remote Control＊ ships an update fortnightly, and TV Remote | Universal Control every 10 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control＊ was updated on October 20, 2026 and TV Remote | Universal Control on October 18, 2026.

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