# TV Remote Control Plus vs Universal Control

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Control at 5.0 against TV Remote Control Plus's 3.9. Universal Control also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 89%). TV Remote Control Plus's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Universal Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control Plus has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of TV Remote Control Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Universal Control's.

TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, Universal Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control Plus | Universal Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6739201253/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gurcan Aksu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759952174) | [Anwar Kamal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710877432) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control major TV brands, access apps, and use a touchpad/air mouse feature via Wi-Fi. Offers effortless setup and full control over your TV.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Wi-Fi connectivity, Touchpad/Air Mouse, One-touch app access, Effortless setup, Full TV control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $2.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### Universal Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6739201253)

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app offers seamless navigation, media casting, and screen mirroring without needing extra hardware. It's a convenient solution for managing your TV experience.

**Highlights:** Smart Auto-Detection, Smooth Navigation Touchpad, Quick Channel Access, On-Screen Keyboard, Media Casting, Screen Mirroring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Premium (Weekly) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Premium (Monthly) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control Plus free?

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

### Is Universal Control free?

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

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

Universal Control is rated higher. TV Remote Control Plus averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Universal Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TV Remote Control Plus or Universal Control have ads?

Neither TV Remote Control Plus nor Universal Control shows ads.

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

TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, and Universal Control every 2 months. Most recently, TV Remote Control Plus was updated on September 20, 2026 and Universal Control on October 1, 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.*