# TV Remote Control Universal · vs Universal Control

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Control Universal · at 5.0 against Universal Control's 1.0. TV Remote Control Universal · also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control Universal · sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Universal Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Control Universal · holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control Universal · has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote Control Universal · ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal Control every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control Universal · | Universal Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6504182643/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6504645109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DIGITLEY, MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637313408) | [Pham Ngoc Hanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546055047) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control Universal ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6504182643)

Turn your smartphone into a universal remote for all your devices. Control TVs, DVD players, stereo systems, and streaming apps with an intuitive interface and voice commands. Simplify your entertainment setup and eliminate clutter.

**Highlights:** Universal compatibility with most TV brands, Intuitive navigation interface, Voice control for easy operation, Direct control of streaming apps, Consolidates multiple remotes

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Universal Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6504645109)

Transform your phone into a universal TV remote. Easily control various smart TV brands, navigate with a touchpad, and launch apps directly. Connect via Wi-Fi for seamless control of volume, channels, and more.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Touchpad navigation, App and channel launching, Voice search, Remote widget

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subsciption | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Subscription | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control Universal · free?

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

### Is Universal Control free?

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

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

TV Remote Control Universal · is rated higher. TV Remote Control Universal · averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Universal Control averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote Control Universal · ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote Control Universal · was updated on October 24, 2026 and Universal Control on October 24, 2026.

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