# Universal Remote vs Viva Prompter

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote at 4.5 against Viva Prompter's 3.7. Universal Remote also leads on ratings volume (314 vs 3). Viva Prompter's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Viva Prompter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 314 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 50% of Viva Prompter's.

Universal Remote ships an update fortnightly, Viva Prompter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | Viva Prompter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (314 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6501984262/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viva-prompter/id6744930611/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **314** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 132 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Controlla TV LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720330108) | [VivaThinking Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768284805) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6501984262)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for any TV. Easily stream content, adjust volume, and navigate menus with a user-friendly interface. Connect via Wi-Fi for seamless control of smart TVs and access to popular streaming services.

**Highlights:** Control any TV via Wi-Fi, Stream Netflix, Prime, YouTube, Adjust volume and channels, Navigate smart TV menus, No infrared required, Auto-connect to TV, Connect to multiple TVs

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Week Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Year Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| New Year Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| LifeTime Plan | $34.99 | one-time |


### Viva Prompter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viva-prompter/id6744930611)

This teleprompter app assists speakers, video creators, and performers in delivering content smoothly. It offers multiple modes, precise scrolling, and extensive customization for professional presentations and recordings.

**Highlights:** Multiple working modes (standard, floating, camera), Adjustable auto-scrolling speed, Rich text format import, Customizable display (font, size, color), Mirror display and speech timer, Gesture controls for playback

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Viva Prompter Pro – Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Viva Prompter Pro – Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

### Is Viva Prompter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or Viva Prompter?

Universal Remote is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 314 ratings, while Viva Prompter averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote or Viva Prompter have ads?

Neither Universal Remote nor Viva Prompter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or Viva Prompter?

Universal Remote ships an update fortnightly, and Viva Prompter weekly. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Viva Prompter on October 25, 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.*