# TV Remote vs Universal TV Remote Control HD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 40% against Universal TV Remote Control HD's 0%. TV Remote also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Universal TV Remote Control HD's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). 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 TV Remote Control HD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 989 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal TV Remote Control HD's.

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, Universal TV Remote Control HD every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Universal TV Remote Control HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (989 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-remote-control/id6502294224/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-hd/id6807136691/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **989** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TechSmart LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491585631) | [Zareena Bibi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806678175) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Free · Utilities, #193 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily navigate menus with a trackpad, type quickly with a smart keyboard, and auto-connect to your Smart TV over Wi-Fi. Works with a wide range of major TV brands.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Intuitive trackpad navigation, Smart keyboard for typing, Auto-connect to Smart TVs, Wide brand compatibility, Wi-Fi network connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Remote · Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $11.99 | 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 TV Remote Control HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-hd/id6807136691)

Control all your smart TVs and streaming devices from your phone. Easily navigate menus, type with your keyboard, and cast media to the big screen. Offers voice search and Apple Watch support.

**Highlights:** Universal device control, Trackpad and D-pad navigation, Keyboard input for search, Voice search functionality, Media casting, Apple Watch support, IPTV playlist support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| One Time Payment | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote Control HD free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 989 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control HD averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Universal TV Remote Control HD shows ads; TV Remote does not.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, and Universal TV Remote Control HD every 2 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 5, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control HD on November 6, 2026.

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