# Universal TV Remote™ Control vs TV Remote ONN

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote™ Control at 4.7 against TV Remote ONN's 3.6. Universal TV Remote™ Control also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 537) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). TV Remote ONN's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 49%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Universal TV Remote™ Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote™ Control has 33K ratings behind it against 537, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's written reviews are positive against 77% of TV Remote ONN's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Universal TV Remote™ Control ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Remote ONN every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote™ Control | TV Remote ONN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921/reviews)** | [3.6 (537 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-onn/id6670322579/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 537 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 247 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459370949) | [Codematics Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225541389) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote™ Control

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

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Free · Utilities, #80 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


### TV Remote ONN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-onn/id6670322579)

Control your television with a virtual remote app. It offers a user-friendly interface for channel surfing, volume adjustment, and text input. Connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV for seamless operation.

**Highlights:** Easy TV connection, User-friendly interface, Virtual keyboard input, Trackpad navigation, Voice command input, Supports multiple TV brands

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Ad Free Version | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Ad Free Version | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ad Free VErsion | $69.99 | per year |
| Remove Full Screen Ads | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free Version | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connection and smooth controls
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Instant connectivity
- 👍 Convenient keyboard function
- 👍 Responsive trackpad feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work with some ONN TVs
- 🐛 Constant ads that block controls

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't connect to ONN TV
- Unusable due to ads

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Support for more TV brands


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote™ Control free?

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

### Is TV Remote ONN free?

TV Remote ONN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Universal TV Remote™ Control is rated higher. Universal TV Remote™ Control averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while TV Remote ONN averages 3.6 from 537 ratings.

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

Both Universal TV Remote™ Control and TV Remote ONN show ads.

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

Universal TV Remote™ Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote ONN every 8 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote™ Control was updated on November 1, 2026 and TV Remote ONN on October 30, 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.*