# Universal Remote · Control  TV vs Remotevio

The clearest difference is rating: Remotevio at 4.2 against Universal Remote · Control  TV's 3.6. Remotevio also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Universal Remote · Control  TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (85 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote · Control  TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Remotevio sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remotevio holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote · Control  TV has 85 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Universal Remote · Control  TV ships an update every 2 months, Remotevio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote · Control  TV | Remotevio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tv/id6499265998/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotevio-smart-tv-remote/id6587562170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AirBeamTV BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107644798) | [Phung Cuc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783072644) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote · Control  TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tv/id6499265998)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal TV remote. Control a wide range of smart TVs and devices with features like touchpad, keyboard input, and app access. Enjoy a convenient, hassle-free entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Touchpad and keyboard input, Wi-Fi connectivity, Direct app access on TV, Haptic feedback, Easy setup

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote: Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote: Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote: Yearly Plan | $14.99 | per year |
| Pay Only Once: All Features | $49.99 | one-time |


### Remotevio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotevio-smart-tv-remote/id6587562170)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control channels, volume, and even cast media or mirror your screen. Offers features like a teleprompter and game control for enhanced TV interaction.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Cast media to TV, Screen mirroring, Game remote control, IPTV playlist management, Teleprompter functionality, Voice and keyboard search

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remotevio Pro Weekly Sale Off | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| RemoteTV Pro Week Free trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| RiimTV Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| RiimTV Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| RiimTV Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Riim Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote · Control  TV free?

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

### Is Remotevio free?

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

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

Remotevio is rated higher. Universal Remote · Control  TV averages 3.6 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Remotevio averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote · Control  TV or Remotevio have ads?

Remotevio shows ads; Universal Remote · Control  TV does not.

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

Universal Remote · Control  TV ships an update every 2 months, and Remotevio every 2 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote · Control  TV was updated on November 1, 2026 and Remotevio on October 22, 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.*