# Universal Remote vs Universal Control

Universal Remote and Universal Control both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Universal Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal Remote's. Universal Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Universal Control sells 6 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 — 5.0 for Universal Remote against 5.0 for Universal Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Universal Control's.

Universal Remote ships an update every 4 days, Universal Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | Universal Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6711354085/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6739201253/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Son Nguyen Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715119512) | [Anwar Kamal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710877432) |

## 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 |


### Universal Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6739201253)

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app offers seamless navigation, media casting, and screen mirroring without needing extra hardware. It's a convenient solution for managing your TV experience.

**Highlights:** Smart Auto-Detection, Smooth Navigation Touchpad, Quick Channel Access, On-Screen Keyboard, Media Casting, Screen Mirroring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Premium (Weekly) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Premium (Monthly) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

### Is Universal Control free?

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

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

Universal Remote and Universal Control are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

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

Neither Universal Remote nor Universal Control shows ads.

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

Universal Remote ships an update every 4 days, and Universal Control every 2 months. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 11, 2026 and Universal Control on October 1, 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.*