# TV Remote Control Plus vs Universal Remote TV control*

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote TV control* at 4.9 against TV Remote Control Plus's 3.9. TV Remote Control Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 TV 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.

Universal Remote TV control* holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 13 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control Plus | Universal Remote TV control* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842/reviews) | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6773682185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gurcan Aksu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759952174) | [MLKJ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861669815) |

## 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 TV control*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6773682185)

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote with keyboard and touchpad controls. Easily cast videos and photos to your smart TV, and enjoy seamless one-tap connection. Perfect for managing your entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Keyboard for search and passwords, Touchpad navigation, Video and photo casting, One-tap Wi-Fi connection, Auto-slideshow for photos

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Use immediately | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Use immediately | $29.99 | 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 Universal Remote TV control* free?

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

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

Universal Remote TV control* is rated higher. TV Remote Control Plus averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Universal Remote TV control* averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.

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

Neither TV Remote Control Plus nor Universal Remote TV control* shows ads.

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

TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, and Universal Remote TV control* weekly. Most recently, TV Remote Control Plus was updated on October 7, 2026 and Universal Remote TV control* on October 14, 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.*