# Remotevio vs Universal TV Remote Control ►

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control ► at 4.8 against Remotevio's 4.2. Universal TV Remote Control ► also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (83 vs 5). Remotevio's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remotevio sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control ► sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control ► has 83 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remotevio | Universal TV Remote Control ► |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotevio-smart-tv-remote/id6587562170/reviews) | **[4.8 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6747942719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **83** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 172 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phung Cuc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783072644) | [AlgoTwist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/543053355) |

## What reviewers say

### Remotevio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotevio-smart-tv-remote/id6587562170)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control channels, volume, and even cast media or mirror your screen. Offers features like a teleprompter and game control for enhanced TV interaction.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Cast media to TV, Screen mirroring, Game remote control, IPTV playlist management, Teleprompter functionality, Voice and keyboard search

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remotevio Pro Weekly Sale Off | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| RemoteTV Pro Week Free trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| RiimTV Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| RiimTV Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| RiimTV Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Riim Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Universal TV Remote Control ►

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6747942719)

Control multiple smart TVs from your phone with this app. Connect via Wi-Fi to navigate menus, adjust volume, launch apps, and type using your phone's keyboard. Supports major brands like LG, Samsung, Roku, and Android TV.

**Highlights:** Control multiple smart TVs, Wi-Fi network connection, Navigate menus and adjust volume, Launch apps directly, On-screen keyboard for text input, Supports major TV brands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal TV Remote Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Universal TV Remote Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Yearly | $31.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Yearly | $31.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Full Access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remotevio free?

Remotevio 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, Remotevio or Universal TV Remote Control ►?

Universal TV Remote Control ► is rated higher. Remotevio averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control ► averages 4.8 from 83 ratings.

### Do Remotevio or Universal TV Remote Control ► have ads?

Remotevio shows ads; Universal TV Remote Control ► does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remotevio or Universal TV Remote Control ►?

Remotevio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Universal TV Remote Control ► every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remotevio was updated on October 30, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control ► on November 5, 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.*