# TV Remote vs Universal Remote + TV Control

The clearest difference is monetization model: TV Remote at free with in-app purchases against Universal Remote + TV Control's subscription. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (629 vs 53). Universal Remote + TV Control's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, 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 Universal Remote + TV Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $79.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Remote + TV Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 629 ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Universal Remote + TV Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (629 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-remote-control/id6502294224/reviews) | **[4.7 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-plus-tv-control/id6787995024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **629** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 53 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TechSmart LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491585631) | [Easy Peasy Dijital Hizmetler Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798447184) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

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 + TV Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-plus-tv-control/id6787995024)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful smart TV remote. Easily control your television, launch apps, and navigate menus with a virtual touchpad and keyboard. Connects seamlessly to compatible devices on your home network.

**Highlights:** Smartphone to TV remote control, Automatic device scanning, One-tap pairing, Virtual touchpad navigation, Digital keyboard input, Launch smart TV apps

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro Monthly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Universal Remote + TV Control free?

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

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

Universal Remote + TV Control is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 629 ratings, while Universal Remote + TV Control averages 4.7 from 53 ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, and Universal Remote + TV Control every 5 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 16, 2026 and Universal Remote + TV Control on October 10, 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.*