# Remote Control for TV Stick vs TV Remote：Universal Control

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote：Universal Control at 5.0 against Remote Control for TV Stick's 4.5. TV Remote：Universal Control also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Remote Control for TV Stick's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control for TV Stick sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and TV Remote：Universal Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote：Universal Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control for TV Stick has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Remote Control for TV Stick ships an update fortnightly, TV Remote：Universal Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for TV Stick | TV Remote：Universal Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tv-stick/id6499496818/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remoteuniversal-control/id6762252310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 131 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BLASTLY, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681477958) | [Octopus Internet Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757534659) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Control for TV Stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tv-stick/id6499496818)

Transform your phone into a TV remote for seamless entertainment control. Easily connect to your TV Stick and streaming devices with intuitive swipe controls and a built-in keyboard for quick searches. Launch apps instantly and navigate with precision.

**Highlights:** Phone as TV remote, Easy Wi-Fi connection, Swipe-based touch controls, Simplified text input keyboard, Instant app launching, Precise touchpad navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Control: Smart Remote App | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire Remote Annual Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Remote Stick - Lifetime Offer | $37.99 | one-time |
| Remote Stick - Lifetime | $43.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote：Universal Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remoteuniversal-control/id6762252310)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Easily control playback, navigate menus with a touchpad, and access all original remote functions. Upgrade for app control and screen mirroring.

**Highlights:** Universal brand support, Easy Wi-Fi setup, Responsive touchpad navigation, Full playback controls, App control and screen mirroring (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Control for TV Stick free?

Remote Control for TV Stick 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, Remote Control for TV Stick or TV Remote：Universal Control?

TV Remote：Universal Control is rated higher. Remote Control for TV Stick averages 4.5 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while TV Remote：Universal Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Remote Control for TV Stick or TV Remote：Universal Control have ads?

Neither Remote Control for TV Stick nor TV Remote：Universal Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Control for TV Stick or TV Remote：Universal Control?

Remote Control for TV Stick ships an update fortnightly, and TV Remote：Universal Control weekly. Most recently, Remote Control for TV Stick was updated on October 30, 2026 and TV Remote：Universal Control on October 7, 2026.

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