# Universal Remote vs TV Remote Universal Control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote Universal Control at 100% against Universal Remote's 0%. TV Remote Universal Control also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 2). Universal Remote's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Universal Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal Control has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of TV Remote Universal Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Universal Remote ships an update every 4 days, TV Remote Universal Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | TV Remote Universal Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6711354085/reviews)** | [4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6736831241/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Son Nguyen Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715119512) | [Valery Sihai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773363672) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6711354085)

Stream media and mirror your phone's screen to a larger display. Control your TV remotely with a simple interface. Enjoy a bigger, better viewing experience for videos and games.

**Highlights:** Cast media to TV, Real-time streaming, TV remote control, Share screen with 1 touch, Quick device search and connect

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| LifeTime | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $41.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote Universal Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6736831241)

Control all your smart TVs from your iPhone with a single app. Effortlessly connect via Wi-Fi for seamless navigation, app access, and playback control. Offers a touchpad and mobile keyboard for enhanced usability.

**Highlights:** Universal Smart TV compatibility, Wi-Fi connection, Full remote control access, Streaming app launcher, Touchpad navigation, Mobile keyboard input, Playback controls

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Access (+ trial period) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Individual Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

### Is TV Remote Universal Control free?

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

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

Universal Remote is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TV Remote Universal Control averages 4.7 from 23 ratings.

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

Neither Universal Remote nor TV Remote Universal Control shows ads.

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

Universal Remote ships an update every 4 days, and TV Remote Universal Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 11, 2026 and TV Remote Universal Control on October 7, 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.*