# TV Remote vs TV Remote Control · Universal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 42% against TV Remote Control · Universal's 17%. TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). TV Remote Control · Universal's advantage is chart position (#30 vs #141). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 TV Remote Control · Universal 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 699 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 17% of TV Remote Control · Universal's.

TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, TV Remote Control · Universal every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | TV Remote Control · Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (699 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-remote-control/id6502294224/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6757016336/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 699 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **42.3% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #141 | **#30** |
| Size | 53 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TechSmart LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491585631) | [TrustOneApps L.L.C-FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836507141) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #141 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 |


### TV Remote Control · Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6757016336)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Utilities, #54 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone into a smart and reliable TV remote. Control channels, volume, and navigation effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Works with most smart TV brands without needing extra hardware.

**Highlights:** Instant TV control over Wi-Fi, Intuitive and user-friendly interface, Wide compatibility with smart TV brands, No additional hardware required, Control multiple TVs, Always available when needed

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $35.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is TV Remote Control · Universal free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 699 ratings, while TV Remote Control · Universal averages 4.3 from 1.4K ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, and TV Remote Control · Universal every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 20, 2026 and TV Remote Control · Universal on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, TV Remote or TV Remote Control · Universal?

TV Remote currently peaks at #141 in the App Store charts, and TV Remote Control · Universal at #30. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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