# TV Remote & Control vs Universal Remote

The clearest difference is ads: Universal Remote at none against TV Remote & Control's shown. Universal Remote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (90 vs 3). TV Remote & Control's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote & Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote & Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 90 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote & Control ships an update every 3 months, Universal Remote weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote & Control | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-and-control/id6478955396/reviews)** | [4.3 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tvs/id6737794953/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **90** |
| Positive reviews | — | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **14.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BTB Tech, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699707508) | [UNIVERSAL TECHLAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777966695) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote & Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-and-control/id6478955396)

Transform your mobile device into a universal smart TV controller. Easily adjust volume, change channels, launch apps, and cast media with intuitive touchpad, voice search, and keyboard input. Connect seamlessly over Wi-Fi for a streamlined entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, Intuitive touchpad navigation, Voice search functionality, On-screen keyboard input, Instant media casting, Quick Wi-Fi setup

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 week) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $29.99 | one-time |


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tvs/id6737794953)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful universal remote for your smart TV. Control volume, channels, playback, and navigate with an intuitive interface. Cast photos, videos, and presentations directly to your TV for an immersive entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Core remote functions (volume, channels, playback), Intuitive UI with touchpad and keyboard, Automatic setup, Effortless channel surfing, Cast photos and videos to TV, Multi-media casting (PDFs, PPTX), Seamless Wi-Fi connectivity

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Premium Package | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Package | $14.99 | per month |
| Year Package | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Package | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote & Control free?

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

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote & Control is rated higher. TV Remote & Control averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.3 from 90 ratings.

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

TV Remote & Control shows ads; Universal Remote does not.

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

TV Remote & Control ships an update every 3 months, and Universal Remote weekly. Most recently, TV Remote & Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and Universal Remote on October 24, 2026.

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