# Universal Control vs TV Remote Universal Control

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Universal Control at 4.7 against Universal Control's 1.0. TV Remote Universal Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (23 vs 1). Universal Control's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Universal Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Universal Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal Control has 23 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 Universal Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Control | TV Remote Universal Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6504645109/reviews) | **[4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6736831241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pham Ngoc Hanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546055047) | [Valery Sihai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773363672) |

## 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 Universal Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6736831241)

Control all your smart TVs from your iPhone with a single app. Effortlessly connect via Wi-Fi for seamless navigation, app access, and playback control. Offers a touchpad and mobile keyboard for enhanced usability.

**Highlights:** Universal Smart TV compatibility, Wi-Fi connection, Full remote control access, Streaming app launcher, Touchpad navigation, Mobile keyboard input, Playback controls

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Access (+ trial period) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Individual Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Control free?

Universal Control 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, Universal Control or TV Remote Universal Control?

TV Remote Universal Control is rated higher. Universal Control averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TV Remote Universal Control averages 4.7 from 23 ratings.

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

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

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

Universal Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote Universal Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal Control was updated on October 5, 2026 and TV Remote Universal Control 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.*