# TV Remote Control Plus vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 5.0 against TV Remote Control Plus's 3.9. TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). TV Remote Control Plus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, ratings volume, 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 TV Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of TV Remote Control Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of TV Remote's.

TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, TV Remote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control Plus | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6748515879/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Gurcan Aksu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759952174) | [Nothern Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/907836066) |

## 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 |


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6748515879)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for Smart TVs and streaming devices. Easily control power, volume, channels, and use your phone's keyboard for searching. Cast photos and videos directly to your TV.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Smart keyboard input, Media player control, Photo & video casting, Quick setup

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Monthly Pro Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Plan | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control Plus free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote Control Plus averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while TV Remote averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

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

TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote Control Plus does not.

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

TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, and TV Remote every 2 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control Plus was updated on October 7, 2026 and TV Remote on October 4, 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.*