# TV Remote Control Universal · vs TV Remote Universal Control *

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Control Universal · at 5.0 against TV Remote Universal Control *'s 4.3. TV Remote Control Universal · also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). TV Remote Universal Control *'s advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 5). 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 TV Remote Universal Control * sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal Control * has 46 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, TV Remote Universal Control * fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control Universal · | TV Remote Universal Control * |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6504182643/reviews)** | [4.3 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6768874010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **46** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DIGITLEY, MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637313408) | [THETA SOFTWARE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896325019) |

## 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 |


### TV Remote Universal Control *

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6768874010)

Transform your phone into a versatile TV remote. Control your smart TV, cast media, mirror your screen, and access channels quickly. Offers keyboard input and touchpad navigation for a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Quick channel access, Photo and video casting, YouTube to TV, Screen mirroring, Phone keyboard input, Touchpad navigation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote Lifetime | $29.99 | 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 TV Remote Universal Control * free?

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

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

TV Remote Control Universal · is rated higher. TV Remote Control Universal · averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TV Remote Universal Control * averages 4.3 from 46 ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote Control Universal · ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote Universal Control * fortnightly. Most recently, TV Remote Control Universal · was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote Universal Control * on October 31, 2026.

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