# Android TV Remote Control vs Universal Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote at 5.0 against Android TV Remote Control's 4.1. Universal Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Android TV Remote Control's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Android TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Universal Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Android TV Remote Control has 73 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Android TV Remote Control ships an update weekly, Universal Remote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Android TV Remote Control | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/android-tv-remote-control/id6711348143/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-no-sub/id6794811842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 88.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 15 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codematics Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225541389) | [ISAAC GREGORY FARR](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794811844) |

## What reviewers say

### Android TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/android-tv-remote-control/id6711348143)

Control your Android TV from your iPhone or iPad. Navigate menus, control volume, search with your voice, and use your phone as a touchpad. Quickly open apps and enjoy lag-free control.

**Highlights:** Seamless WiFi connectivity, Full remote control functions, Voice search capabilities, Keyboard input for searches, Touchpad functionality, One-click app opening

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Ad Free Version | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Ad Free Version | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ad Free Version | $69.99 | per year |
| Remove Full Screen Ads | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free Version | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to download and operate
- 👍 Saves time and works like a charm
- 👍 Perfect app for controlling Android TV functions
- 👍 Saves time and works better than physical remotes
- 👍 Fantastic features and smooth interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inutile
- 🐛 تبن

**Reported bugs**

- Rileva la tv, ci entri e cerchi di usarlo ma non funziona e nonostante tu provi a cliccare o muovere qualcosa non cambia nulla Lo sto usando per un proiettore con Google chromecast inserito
- تبن


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-no-sub/id6794811842)

Transform your iPhone into a Wi-Fi remote for compatible smart TVs and streaming devices. Control navigation, volume, channels, and media playback with ease. Supports Siri commands for hands-free operation.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi TV discovery, Siri command support, Navigation and media controls, Volume and channel adjustment, On-device credential storage, Wake compatible TVs

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Android TV Remote Control free?

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

### Is Universal Remote free?

Universal Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Universal Remote is rated higher. Android TV Remote Control averages 4.1 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Both Android TV Remote Control and Universal Remote show ads.

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

Android TV Remote Control ships an update weekly, and Universal Remote every 2 days. Most recently, Android TV Remote Control was updated on October 18, 2026 and Universal Remote on October 21, 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.*