# ONN TV Remote vs Universal TV Remote™ Control

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote™ Control at 4.7 against ONN TV Remote's 3.5. Universal TV Remote™ Control also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 1.9K). ONN TV Remote's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 49%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ONN TV Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote™ Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote™ Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote™ Control has 33K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of ONN TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ONN TV Remote | Universal TV Remote™ Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onn-tv-remote/id6502992988/reviews) | **[4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.8% of reviews** | 48.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #195 | **#77** |
| Size | 18 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ihsan Ullah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488089071) | [SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459370949) |

## What reviewers say

### ONN TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onn-tv-remote/id6502992988)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your ONN TV with your smartphone. Stream, search, adjust volume, and navigate settings effortlessly over your WiFi network. Enjoy a seamless TV experience without the need for a physical remote.

**Highlights:** Smartphone TV control, WiFi network connection, Voice search, Volume adjustment, Power On/Off, Channel navigation

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Ad Free Version | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Ads Free Version | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ads Free Version | $59.99 | per year |
| Remove Full Screen Ads | $29.99 | one-time |
| Remove All ads | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly responsive and fast
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 No connectivity issues
- 👍 Quick and easy setup
- 🚀 Smooth and reliable functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Showed devices but would not work
- 🔋 Too many ads interrupting the experience

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps refreshing and unable to find TV
- Confusing with too many ads

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Customizable button layout


### Universal TV Remote™ Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Free · Utilities, #85 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily control all your smart TVs, including popular brands like Samsung, LG, Roku, and Fire TV, over Wi-Fi. Navigate channels, adjust volume, use voice search, and even type with a keyboard for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Voice search for shows, On-screen keyboard, Volume and channel control, Turn TV on/off

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Control Weekly V1 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Pro Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Yearly V1 | $19.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Pro Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Life Time | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for busy families
- 💡 Works with multiple devices
- 🚀 Responsive touch controls
- 💡 Voice command feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Unclear cancellation process
- 🐛 Disconnection issues
- 💰 Misleading 'free' claims
- 🔒 Aggressive upselling

**Reported bugs**

- Vibration instead of button response
- Subscription ads pop up frequently

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Refresh button functionality
- Microphone access without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ONN TV Remote free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote™ Control free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote™ Control is rated higher. ONN TV Remote averages 3.5 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Universal TV Remote™ Control averages 4.7 from 33K ratings.

### Do ONN TV Remote or Universal TV Remote™ Control have ads?

Both ONN TV Remote and Universal TV Remote™ Control show ads.

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

ONN TV Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, ONN TV Remote was updated on October 17, 2026 and Universal TV Remote™ Control on October 17, 2026.

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

ONN TV Remote currently peaks at #195 in the App Store charts, and Universal TV Remote™ Control at #77. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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