# TV Remote Control Plus vs Universal Remote + TV Control

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote + TV Control at 4.7 against TV Remote Control Plus's 3.9. Universal Remote + TV Control also leads on ratings volume (53 vs 7). TV Remote Control Plus's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 $79.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Remote + TV Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote + TV Control has 53 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, Universal Remote + TV Control every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 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) | **[4.7 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-plus-tv-control/id6787995024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 73 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gurcan Aksu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759952174) | [Easy Peasy Dijital Hizmetler Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798447184) |

## 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-plus-tv-control/id6787995024)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful smart TV remote. Easily control your television, launch apps, and navigate menus with a virtual touchpad and keyboard. Connects seamlessly to compatible devices on your home network.

**Highlights:** Smartphone to TV remote control, Automatic device scanning, One-tap pairing, Virtual touchpad navigation, Digital keyboard input, Launch smart TV apps

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro Monthly | $79.99 | 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 4.7 from 53 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 every 5 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control Plus was updated on October 7, 2026 and Universal Remote + TV Control on October 10, 2026.

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