# TV Remote Control Universal · vs Universal Remote™

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Control Universal · at 5.0 against Universal Remote™'s 4.6. TV Remote Control Universal · also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Universal Remote™'s advantage is ratings volume (91 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Remote™ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote™ has 91 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control Universal · | Universal Remote™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6504182643/reviews)** | [4.6 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6760289351/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **91** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DIGITLEY, MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637313408) | [VISONXY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861720750) |

## 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 Remote™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6760289351)

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote. Control various TV brands, navigate menus, use voice search, and cast content from your device to the big screen. Features include a touchpad, keyboard input, and one-tap app launching.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Wi-Fi network connection, Touchpad navigation, Voice search functionality, One-tap app launching, Cast photos, videos, and music

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control Universal · free?

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

### Is Universal Remote™ free?

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

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

TV Remote Control Universal · is rated higher. TV Remote Control Universal · averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Universal Remote™ averages 4.6 from 91 ratings.

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

Neither TV Remote Control Universal · nor Universal Remote™ shows ads.

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

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

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