# Universal Control vs TV Remote Control Plus

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Control Plus at 3.9 against Universal Control's 1.0. TV Remote Control Plus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days and TV Remote Control Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Control Plus holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control Plus has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal Control ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Remote Control Plus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Control | TV Remote Control Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6504645109/reviews) | **[3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pham Ngoc Hanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546055047) | [Gurcan Aksu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759952174) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### TV Remote Control Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control major TV brands, access apps, and use a touchpad/air mouse feature via Wi-Fi. Offers effortless setup and full control over your TV.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Wi-Fi connectivity, Touchpad/Air Mouse, One-touch app access, Effortless setup, Full TV control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $2.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Control free?

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

### Is TV Remote Control Plus free?

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

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

TV Remote Control Plus is rated higher. Universal Control averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TV Remote Control Plus averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

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

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

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

Universal Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote Control Plus weekly. Most recently, Universal Control was updated on October 5, 2026 and TV Remote Control Plus on October 7, 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.*