# Universal Control vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote at none against Universal Control's shown. TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Universal Control's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Control ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Remote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Control | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6504645109/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pham Ngoc Hanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546055047) | [Truong Pham Quang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632053016) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-cast-and-control/id6680199183)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Control free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

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

Universal Control shows ads; TV Remote does not.

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

Universal Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote every 3 days. Most recently, Universal Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and TV Remote on October 25, 2026.

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