# TV Remote & Control vs Universal

The clearest difference is update cadence: Universal at every 8 days against TV Remote & Control's every 3 months. Universal also leads on ratings volume (25 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.7 for TV Remote & Control against 4.5 for Universal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal has 25 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 every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote & Control | Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-and-control/id6478955396/reviews)** | [4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tv-plus/id6740773005/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BTB Tech, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699707508) | [American Football](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677585318) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tv-plus/id6740773005)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile TV remote. Easily control channels, volume, and navigate menus with an intuitive interface, touchpad, and keyboard. Unlock an ad-free experience and advanced features with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Control many TV brands, Interactive touchpad and joystick, Effortless typing with keyboard, User-friendly interface, Ad-free premium experience, Smart keyboard search

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote Control For TV Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Universal Remote 3 Months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Element TV Remote Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote & Control free?

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

### Is Universal free?

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

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

TV Remote & Control is rated higher. TV Remote & Control averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Universal averages 4.5 from 25 ratings.

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

Both TV Remote & Control and Universal show ads.

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

TV Remote & Control ships an update every 3 months, and Universal every 8 days. Most recently, TV Remote & Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and Universal 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.*