# TV Remote & Management Hub vs Universal TV Remote™ Control

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote & Management Hub at none against Universal TV Remote™ Control's shown. TV Remote & Management Hub also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Universal TV Remote™ Control's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 28%) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote & Management Hub sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote™ Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TV Remote & Management Hub against 4.7 for Universal TV Remote™ Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.8K and 34K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of TV Remote & Management Hub's written reviews are positive against 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's.

TV Remote & Management Hub ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote & Management Hub | Universal TV Remote™ Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-and-management-hub/id6550911475/reviews) | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K | **34K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.6% of reviews | **48.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#62** |
| Size | 83 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Huy Hoang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693779883) | [SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459370949) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote & Management Hub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-and-management-hub/id6550911475)

Control your Vizio Smart TV with your iPhone. Connect to the same Wi-Fi, pair your devices, and use a full remote, touchpad, and keyboard for easy navigation and content browsing. Never lose your remote again.

**Highlights:** Full TV remote functionality, Large touchpad for navigation, Integrated keyboard, Automatic device connection, Smart Cast support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weeky Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 No line of sight required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall locks basic functionality
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🤯 Doesn't work as expected
- 💸 Expensive for the features

**Reported bugs**

- Pairing mode blocked
- Syncing issues with soundbar
- Stops working after some time

**Requested features**

- Better customer support
- Improved connectivity


### Universal TV Remote™ Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Utilities, #67 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily control all your smart TVs, including popular brands like Samsung, LG, Roku, and Fire TV, over Wi-Fi. Navigate channels, adjust volume, use voice search, and even type with a keyboard for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Voice search for shows, On-screen keyboard, Volume and channel control, Turn TV on/off

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Control Weekly V1 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Pro Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Yearly V1 | $19.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Pro Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Life Time | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for busy families
- 💡 Works with multiple devices
- 🚀 Responsive touch controls
- 💡 Voice command feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Unclear cancellation process
- 🐛 Disconnection issues
- 💰 Misleading 'free' claims
- 🔒 Aggressive upselling

**Reported bugs**

- Vibration instead of button response
- Subscription ads pop up frequently

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Refresh button functionality
- Microphone access without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote & Management Hub free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote™ Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote & Management Hub or Universal TV Remote™ Control?

Universal TV Remote™ Control is rated higher. TV Remote & Management Hub averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Universal TV Remote™ Control averages 4.7 from 34K ratings.

### Do TV Remote & Management Hub or Universal TV Remote™ Control have ads?

Universal TV Remote™ Control shows ads; TV Remote & Management Hub does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote & Management Hub or Universal TV Remote™ Control?

TV Remote & Management Hub ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote & Management Hub was updated on November 7, 2026 and Universal TV Remote™ Control on November 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.*