# iTV Remote vs Universal TV Remote

iTV Remote and Universal TV Remote both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Universal TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 26% of iTV Remote's. Universal TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). iTV Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (31 vs 4). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTV Remote sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.1 for iTV Remote against 4.0 for Universal TV Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTV Remote has 31 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of iTV Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Universal TV Remote's.

iTV Remote ships an update fortnightly, Universal TV Remote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTV Remote | Universal TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itv-remote-universal-control/id6667106246/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id6747010515/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 281 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HIGHONE (HK) Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660522634) | [Abdellah Moukarrame](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749902197) |

## What reviewers say

### iTV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itv-remote-universal-control/id6667106246)

Control your smart TV and other devices with this versatile remote app. It offers multiple control modes, game handles, screen mirroring, and usage statistics. Customize themes and integrate with shortcuts for seamless smart home management.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control for TVs, Game mode with custom buttons, Screen mirroring for photos, videos, and files, Device usage time statistics, Multiple themes and styles, Integration with Apple Shortcuts

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade Your Family to VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Full Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| iTV Remote VIP | $9.99 | per year |
| iTV Remote VIP monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| iTV Remote VIP 3 months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| iTV Remote VIP | $39.99 | per year |


### Universal TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id6747010515)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs and streaming devices. Control volume, channels, navigation, and even cast media with ease. Enjoy a seamless entertainment experience without the need for physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Instant Wi-Fi TV detection, Full remote control functions, Smart touchpad navigation, Fast keyboard input, Cast photos and videos, Voice control commands, Xbox controller mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tv Remote Weekly Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Tv Remote Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Tv remote Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTV Remote free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTV Remote or Universal TV Remote?

iTV Remote is rated higher. iTV Remote averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Universal TV Remote averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do iTV Remote or Universal TV Remote have ads?

Universal TV Remote shows ads; iTV Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTV Remote or Universal TV Remote?

iTV Remote ships an update fortnightly, and Universal TV Remote every 3 days. Most recently, iTV Remote was updated on October 19, 2026 and Universal TV Remote on September 27, 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.*