# TV Remote Universal Control ® vs Remote Control

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Universal Control ® at 4.9 against Remote Control's 4.3. TV Remote Universal Control ® also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (58 vs 8). Remote Control's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price and in-app purchases 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 Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal Control ® has 58 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Universal Control ® | Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6648756647/reviews)** | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-smart-tv-app/id6746048336/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **58** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 98.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 80 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Viettel Telecom](https://appshunter.io/developer/365850426) | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) |

## 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


### Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-smart-tv-app/id6746048336)

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control volume, channels, and navigate with a touchpad. Connects wirelessly over Wi-Fi for instant, hassle-free control of multiple TVs.

**Highlights:** Full remote functions, Touchpad navigation, Favorite channel access, Auto-Wi-Fi connection, Multi-TV support, Haptic feedback

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access with Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Access | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Universal Control ® free?

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

### Is Remote Control free?

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

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

TV Remote Universal Control ® is rated higher. TV Remote Universal Control ® averages 4.9 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Remote Control averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.

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

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

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