# Remotely Controller vs Universal TV Remote

The clearest difference is ads: Remotely Controller at none against Universal TV Remote's shown. Remotely Controller also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Universal TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Remotely Controller against 4.9 for Universal TV Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Remotely Controller ships an update weekly, Universal TV Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remotely Controller | Universal TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotely-controller/id6504736818/reviews)** | [4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-cast-tv/id6789024491/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 27 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandria Redmon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234734603) | [Identiq Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881019162) |

## What reviewers say

### Remotely Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotely-controller/id6504736818)

Control your television(s) directly from your Apple devices. Features include efficient device caching, the ability to re-scan your network for devices, and macro recording for custom commands.

**Highlights:** Device caching, Re-scan network, Macro recording, Control multiple TVs

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-cast-tv/id6789024491)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful smart TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and navigate with a realistic interface. Seamlessly cast photos and videos to your TV and launch apps directly from your phone.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Instant Wi-Fi pairing, Realistic 3D remote design, Precision touchpad, Cast photos and videos, Browse and launch TV apps, Keyboard input

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remotely Controller free?

Remotely Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal TV Remote free?

Universal TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remotely Controller or Universal TV Remote?

Remotely Controller is rated higher. Remotely Controller averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal TV Remote averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do Remotely Controller or Universal TV Remote have ads?

Universal TV Remote shows ads; Remotely Controller does not.

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

Remotely Controller ships an update weekly, and Universal TV Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Remotely Controller was updated on October 5, 2026 and Universal TV Remote on October 17, 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.*