# TV Remote Control vs Universal Remote Control

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote Control at every 3 weeks against Universal Remote Control's every 8 months. TV Remote Control also leads on review sentiment (16% vs 0%) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 522). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TV Remote Control against 4.7 for Universal Remote Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control has 4.9K ratings behind it against 522, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal Remote Control's.

TV Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal Remote Control every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control | Universal Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-flicky/id6503682820/reviews) | **[4.7 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tv/id6745263664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 522 |
| Positive reviews | **15.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 312 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Boom Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743737517) | [JOHAN ERIK ANDERSSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893139194) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-flicky/id6503682820)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control over 100 brands, navigate with a touchpad, and launch streaming apps instantly. Say goodbye to lost remotes and dead batteries.

**Highlights:** Universal remote for 100+ TV brands, Quick and easy setup, One-tap app launching, Smooth touchpad navigation, Built-in keyboard for searching

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal TV Remote Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $10.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $17.49 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent performance
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎉 Great overall experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🤯 Frustrating lack of cancellation option

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues with certain TV models
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- Free version with ads
- Ability to cancel subscription


### Universal Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tv/id6745263664)

Control your streaming devices with a mobile app. Search for content using voice or keyboard, enjoy private listening with headphones, and cast media from your phone to your TV. Access free movies and live TV, and manage your channels.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use remote control, Voice and keyboard search, Private listening via headphones, Cast media from phone to TV, Add and launch channels, Text input on streaming device

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control free?

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

### Is Universal Remote Control free?

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

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

Universal Remote Control is rated higher. TV Remote Control averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Universal Remote Control averages 4.7 from 522 ratings.

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

Neither TV Remote Control nor Universal Remote Control shows ads.

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

TV Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal Remote Control every 8 months. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on October 17, 2026 and Universal Remote Control on October 17, 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.*