# Universal Remote vs Universal

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote at 5.0 against Universal's 4.3. Universal's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal Remote ships an update every 4 days, Universal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6711354085/reviews)** | [4.3 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6754846030/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Son Nguyen Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715119512) | [DIMENTION UYGULAMA VE YAZILIM GELISTIRME ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813130148) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6754846030)

Control your smart TV and cast media directly from your phone. This app offers universal compatibility with major smart TV brands via WiFi, allowing you to manage volume, channels, and navigate menus. Share photos and videos from your device to the big screen seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility via WiFi, Cast photos and videos to TV, Intuitive touchpad navigation, App and channel launcher, Built-in keyboard for easy input

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Controller Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Controller Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| TV Controller Pro - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Controller Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Controller Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Controller Pro - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Command Air Lifetime Lite | $29.99 | one-time |
| Life Time | $74.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

### Is Universal free?

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

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

Universal Remote is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Universal averages 4.3 from 36 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote or Universal have ads?

Neither Universal Remote nor Universal shows ads.

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

Universal Remote ships an update every 4 days, and Universal every 2 days. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 11, 2026 and Universal on October 12, 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.*