# TV Remote vs Universal Remote

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.5 against Universal Remote's 3.9. TV Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 757 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 23% of Universal Remote's.

TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, Universal Remote every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (757 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-remote-control/id6502294224/reviews)** | [3.9 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6755592247/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **757** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | **42.3% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TechSmart LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491585631) | [Appenvision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517746904) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-remote-control/id6502294224)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote and screen mirroring device. Control your TV with a trackpad and keyboard, and cast your phone's screen to the big display wirelessly.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Intuitive trackpad navigation, Smart keyboard for easy typing, Auto-connect to Smart TVs, Real-time screen mirroring, Lag-free wireless display

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Remote · Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Remote · Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Pro Remote · Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6755592247)

Control your smart TV directly from your phone with this universal remote app. Easily navigate menus, launch apps, and cast photos or videos to a larger screen. Enjoy a simplified entertainment experience without needing a physical remote.

**Highlights:** Smart TV universal remote, Launch TV apps, Photo casting, Video casting, IPTV playlist support, Quick Wi-Fi connection

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Remote Toolkit | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced Remote Toolkit | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Exclusive Smart TV Control | $19.99 | per month |
| Ultimate TV Screen Control | $49.99 | per year |
| Ultimate TV Screen Control | $49.99 | per year |
| All-in-One Remote Features | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 757 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 3.9 from 54 ratings.

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

Universal Remote shows ads; TV Remote does not.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, and Universal Remote every 5 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Universal Remote on October 22, 2026.

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