# TV Remote Universal Control vs Universal TV Remote Pro.

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Pro. at 5.0 against TV Remote Universal Control's 4.7. Universal TV Remote Pro. also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). TV Remote Universal Control's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Universal TV Remote Pro. 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 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote Universal Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal TV Remote Pro. weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Universal Control | Universal TV Remote Pro. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6736831241/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-pro/id6753081680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valery Sihai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773363672) | [Alina Plakhotniuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842388126) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Universal TV Remote Pro.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-pro/id6753081680)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile TV remote. Effortlessly control smart TVs and manage multiple devices from a single, intuitive interface. Say goodbye to lost remotes and enjoy seamless entertainment control.

**Highlights:** Smartphone to TV remote conversion, Control multiple devices, Quick device pairing, Save favorite devices, Clean navigation interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Remote Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Remote Control | $9.99 | per year |
| Smart Remote Control | $14.99 | per year |
| Smart Remote Control | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart Remote Control | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Universal Control free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote Pro. free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote Pro. is rated higher. TV Remote Universal Control averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Pro. averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither TV Remote Universal Control nor Universal TV Remote Pro. shows ads.

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

TV Remote Universal Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal TV Remote Pro. weekly. Most recently, TV Remote Universal Control was updated on October 27, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Pro. on October 25, 2026.

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