# Universal TV Remote™ Control vs VIVITAR PLAY

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote™ Control at 4.7 against VIVITAR PLAY's 1.0. Universal TV Remote™ Control also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 1) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). VIVITAR PLAY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. VIVITAR PLAY asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal TV Remote™ Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote™ Control has 33K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal TV Remote™ Control ships an update every 2 weeks, VIVITAR PLAY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote™ Control | VIVITAR PLAY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-play/id6749353446/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 247 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459370949) | [雪玲 庄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308168255) |

## 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


### VIVITAR PLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-play/id6749353446)

Connect to your gimbal camera via WiFi to interact with its data. View real-time footage, save images and videos locally, or control the gimbal to capture and store media on its SD card.

**Highlights:** WiFi gimbal camera connection, Real-time camera feed display, Save media locally, Control gimbal for photo/video, Save media to gimbal SD card

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote™ Control free?

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

### Is VIVITAR PLAY free?

VIVITAR PLAY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Universal TV Remote™ Control is rated higher. Universal TV Remote™ Control averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while VIVITAR PLAY averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote™ Control or VIVITAR PLAY have ads?

Universal TV Remote™ Control shows ads; VIVITAR PLAY does not.

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

Universal TV Remote™ Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and VIVITAR PLAY every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote™ Control was updated on November 1, 2026 and VIVITAR PLAY 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.*