# Universal TV Remote™ Control vs ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL

Universal TV Remote™ Control and ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL's written reviews are positive against 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's. Universal TV Remote™ Control's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 1.1K) and chart position (#69 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.7 for Universal TV Remote™ Control against 4.8 for ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote™ Control has 33K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's written reviews are positive against 86% of ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL's.

Universal TV Remote™ Control ships an update every 2 weeks, ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote™ Control | ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onn-tv-remote-control/id6788507362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | — |
| Size | 247 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | [SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459370949) | [Apps Venture Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788899518) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote™ Control

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

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Grossing · Utilities, #138 Top Free · 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


### ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onn-tv-remote-control/id6788507362)

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote with a fluid touchpad, classic buttons, and instant media casting. Control your entertainment with voice commands, quickly launch apps, and use your phone's keyboard for effortless typing. Power and volume adjustments are also at your fingertips.

**Highlights:** Fluid touchpad navigation, Classic remote layout, Instant media casting, Smart voice commands, Quick app launcher, Effortless typing keyboard, Power & volume control

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote™ Control free?

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

### Is ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL free?

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

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

ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL is rated higher. Universal TV Remote™ Control averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

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

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

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

Universal TV Remote™ Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL every 11 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote™ Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL on October 28, 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.*