# Universal TV vs PDF Maker

Universal TV and PDF Maker both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of Universal TV's written reviews are positive against 13% of PDF Maker's. PDF Maker's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and PDF Maker sells 6 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 — 4.7 for Universal TV against 4.5 for PDF Maker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 747 and 394 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Universal TV's written reviews are positive against 13% of PDF Maker's.

Universal TV ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Maker weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV | PDF Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (747 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6504341259/reviews)** | [4.5 (394 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-maker-editor-and-converter/id6745476308/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **747** | 394 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SolveIt Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807096175) | [Evo Tec Labs @ Pepperbit Online](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665371293) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6504341259)

Control your smart TV and streaming devices with your iPhone. This app offers a user-friendly interface for easy navigation, direct channel launching, and seamless YouTube streaming to your TV. Connect via Wi-Fi for a streamlined entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Automatic TV device detection, Large touchpad for navigation, Direct channel launching, YouTube search and casting, Wi-Fi connectivity

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### PDF Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-maker-editor-and-converter/id6745476308)

This app is an all-in-one PDF viewer and editor that allows you to quickly open, read, and manage your documents. It offers features like adding signatures, converting images to PDFs, and merging or splitting files to boost productivity.

**Highlights:** View and read PDFs, Annotate documents, Add signatures, Convert images to PDFs, Merge or split files, Organize documents

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly with trial | $14.99 | per month |
| PDF Pro Equipment Unlimited Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly with trial | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV free?

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

### Is PDF Maker free?

PDF Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal TV or PDF Maker?

Universal TV is rated higher. Universal TV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 747 ratings, while PDF Maker averages 4.5 from 394 ratings.

### Do Universal TV or PDF Maker have ads?

Neither Universal TV nor PDF Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV or PDF Maker?

Universal TV ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Maker weekly. Most recently, Universal TV was updated on October 30, 2026 and PDF Maker on October 30, 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.*