# TV Remote Control Pad vs Universal Remote TV control*

The clearest difference is ads: Universal Remote TV control* at none against TV Remote Control Pad's shown. Universal Remote TV control* also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). TV Remote Control Pad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control Pad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Universal Remote TV control* sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TV Remote Control Pad against 4.9 for Universal Remote TV control*. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote TV control* has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote Control Pad ships an update every 2 days, Universal Remote TV control* weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control Pad | Universal Remote TV control* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-pad/id6624308272/reviews)** | [4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6773682185/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [妍清 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762065887) | [MLKJ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861669815) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-pad/id6624308272)

Turn your iPhone into a wireless remote for your Android TV. Navigate with a touchpad, type with a keyboard, and control media playback. Stream videos directly to your TV using built-in casting features.

**Highlights:** Wireless TV control with touchpad, Keyboard input sync, Media controls, AirPlay & Google Cast support, Built-in video browser, Launch TV applications

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free (Monthly Subscription) | $2.99 | per month |


### 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 (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start free trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Use immediately | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Use immediately | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control Pad free?

TV Remote Control Pad 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 Pad or Universal Remote TV control*?

TV Remote Control Pad is rated higher. TV Remote Control Pad averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal Remote TV control* averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.

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

TV Remote Control Pad shows ads; Universal Remote TV control* does not.

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

TV Remote Control Pad ships an update every 2 days, and Universal Remote TV control* weekly. Most recently, TV Remote Control Pad was updated on October 18, 2026 and Universal Remote TV control* on October 24, 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.*