# ONN TV Remote vs Universal TV Remote Control .

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control . at 4.8 against ONN TV Remote's 3.5. Universal TV Remote Control . also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 67%) and ratings volume (11K vs 2K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ONN TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control . sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control . has 11K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of ONN TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 86% of Universal TV Remote Control .'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ONN TV Remote | Universal TV Remote Control . |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onn-tv-remote/id6502992988/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6740205332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **85.7% 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 | **#134** | #139 |
| Size | 20 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ihsan Ullah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488089071) | [Apps Venture Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788899518) |

## What reviewers say

### ONN TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #134 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 (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Free Trail | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 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/id6740205332)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a universal remote for smart TVs, streaming sticks, and set-top boxes. Control power, volume, navigation, and media playback effortlessly. Connects via Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Power ON/OFF, Volume Control, Dual Navigation Modes (Touchpad/D-pad), Keyboard input for TV, Media Player and App Control, Numeric Keypad, Wi-Fi connection

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Remote (Family Plan) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - 7 Day Free Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly (Family Plan) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Remote (Family Plan) | $19.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium Remote (Family Plan) | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly (Family Plan) | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Remote (Family Plan) | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Remote (Family Plan) | $35.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime (Family Plan) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Remote (Family Plan) | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Seamless connectivity
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 💡 Versatile functionality
- 👍 Visually appealing UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Select/OK key not working
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to certain TV models
- Cursor jumping issue on select/OK key

**Requested features**

- Compatibility with Apple TV
- Ability to control more devices


## 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 2K ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control . averages 4.8 from 11K 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 30, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control . on November 1, 2026.

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

ONN TV Remote currently peaks at #134 in the App Store charts, and Universal TV Remote Control . at #139. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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