# TV Remote Universal Control ® vs Home Detector

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote Universal Control ® at 98% against Home Detector's 0%. TV Remote Universal Control ® also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Home Detector's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Universal Control ® sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Home Detector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Universal Control ® holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal Control ® has 58 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of TV Remote Universal Control ®'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Home Detector's.

TV Remote Universal Control ® ships an update every 3 days, Home Detector weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Universal Control ® | Home Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6648756647/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-detector-hidden-camera/id6670762182/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **58** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **98.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 80 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Viettel Telecom](https://appshunter.io/developer/365850426) | [Jay Verbeek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744004976) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Universal Control ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6648756647)

Control your smart TV, access apps, and cast media from your smartphone. This universal remote offers a seamless entertainment experience with a simple interface and precise touchpad. Enjoy full functionality and quick app access without ads.

**Highlights:** Ad-free experience, Universal remote control, Precision touchpad, Media casting, App shortcuts, Simple interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote – Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote – 1 Week Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote – 1 Week Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote – Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote – 1 Month Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| TV Remote – Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| TV Remote – 1 Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote – 1 Year Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- ✨ Seamless connectivity
- 💻 Works with multiple TV brands

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Could use more customization options
- ⏱️ Occasional slow response times

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with certain TV models

**Requested features**

- Faster response times
- More advanced remote control features


### Home Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-detector-hidden-camera/id6670762182)

This app transforms your smartphone into a detection tool to find hidden cameras and unauthorized surveillance devices. It uses advanced scanning to identify suspicious signals and offers tips for maintaining privacy. Safeguard your personal space in hotels, rentals, or at home.

**Highlights:** Hidden camera detection, Unauthorized device scanning, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signal detection, Infrared light detection, General security scanner, Privacy tips and best practices, Customizable scan settings

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly with trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Universal Control ® free?

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

### Is Home Detector free?

Home Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote Universal Control ® or Home Detector?

TV Remote Universal Control ® is rated higher. TV Remote Universal Control ® averages 4.9 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Home Detector averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TV Remote Universal Control ® or Home Detector have ads?

Home Detector shows ads; TV Remote Universal Control ® does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote Universal Control ® or Home Detector?

TV Remote Universal Control ® ships an update every 3 days, and Home Detector weekly. Most recently, TV Remote Universal Control ® was updated on November 11, 2026 and Home Detector on November 12, 2026.

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