# Universal Control vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.8 against Universal Control's 1.0. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Universal Control's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.7). On price, ads, 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 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 8 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 weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## 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) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-control/id6756531988/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.7 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pham Ngoc Hanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546055047) | [TWOSCRIPTS LABS INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861222980) |

## 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-smart-control/id6756531988)

Transform your iPhone into a versatile TV remote. Easily control power, volume, navigation, and media playback on compatible smart TVs. Features automatic device detection and keyboard input for seamless operation.

**Highlights:** Power on/off, Volume control, Navigation pad, Media controls, Keyboard input, Control multiple TVs, Automatic device detection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Susbcription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Susbcription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro - Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | 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.

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

TV Remote is rated higher. Universal Control averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

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

Both Universal Control and TV Remote show ads.

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

Universal Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote weekly. Most recently, Universal Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote on October 24, 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.*