# TV Remote Control Plus vs Universal Remote Control・TV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote Control Plus at 89% against Universal Remote Control・TV's 0%. TV Remote Control Plus also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Universal Remote Control・TV's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.9). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Remote Control・TV sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Remote Control・TV holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of TV Remote Control Plus's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal Remote Control・TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, Universal Remote Control・TV every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control Plus | Universal Remote Control・TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842/reviews) | **[4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-controltv/id6751764227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gurcan Aksu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759952174) | [Zentera Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836701344) |

## 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 Remote Control・TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-controltv/id6751764227)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal remote for your Smart TV. Easily control various TV brands, navigate menus with a touchpad, and input text with a smart keyboard, all without a physical remote.

**Highlights:** Universal Smart TV control, Wi-Fi network connection, Touchpad navigation, Smart keyboard input, Quick app launching, Simple user interface

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | 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 Remote Control・TV free?

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

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

Universal Remote Control・TV is rated higher. TV Remote Control Plus averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Universal Remote Control・TV averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.

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

Neither TV Remote Control Plus nor Universal Remote Control・TV shows ads.

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

TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, and Universal Remote Control・TV every 11 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control Plus was updated on October 7, 2026 and Universal Remote Control・TV on October 11, 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.*