# Universal Remote · Control  TV vs Neko Dash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Neko Dash at 52% against Universal Remote · Control  TV's 0%. Neko Dash also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Universal Remote · Control  TV's advantage is ratings volume (85 vs 8). On price, ads, 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 Neko Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Neko Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote · Control  TV has 85 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Universal Remote · Control  TV's written reviews are positive against 52% of Neko Dash's.

Universal Remote · Control  TV ships an update every 2 months, Neko Dash every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote · Control  TV | Neko Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tv/id6499265998/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neko-dash-just-a-dashboard/id6758199321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **51.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AirBeamTV BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107644798) | [THE BORING LAB LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869238759) |

## 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 |


### Neko Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neko-dash-just-a-dashboard/id6758199321)

This app provides a remote dashboard for managing Clash, OpenWrt, and Surge controllers. It offers real-time monitoring, proxy group control, and connection analysis for users with existing controller setups.

**Highlights:** Multi-controller management, Real-time status dashboard, Widget support, Proxy group control, Connection and traffic analysis, Rule and configuration management

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Neko Dash Pro | $1.99 | 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 Neko Dash free?

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

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

Neko Dash is rated higher. Universal Remote · Control  TV averages 3.6 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Neko Dash averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote · Control  TV or Neko Dash have ads?

Neither Universal Remote · Control  TV nor Neko Dash shows ads.

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

Universal Remote · Control  TV ships an update every 2 months, and Neko Dash every 2 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote · Control  TV was updated on October 24, 2026 and Neko Dash on October 21, 2026.

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