# Universal Control vs Nova IPTV PlayBox

The clearest difference is ads: Nova IPTV PlayBox at none against Universal Control's shown. Universal Control's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.5). 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 Nova IPTV PlayBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Control | Nova IPTV PlayBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pham Ngoc Hanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546055047) | [Khanh Phan Van](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121665334) |

## 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 |


### Nova IPTV PlayBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-iptv-playbox/id6777075766)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-month subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 3-month subscription | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 12-month subscription | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Control free?

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

### Is Nova IPTV PlayBox free?

Nova IPTV PlayBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Universal Control or Nova IPTV PlayBox have ads?

Universal Control shows ads; Nova IPTV PlayBox does not.

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