# TV Remote Universal Control vs Universal

The clearest difference is update cadence: Universal at every 2 days against TV Remote Universal Control's every 3 weeks. Universal also leads on device support (3 vs 1). TV Remote Universal Control's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Universal Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 36 respectively.

TV Remote Universal Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Universal Control | Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6736831241/reviews)** | [4.3 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6754846030/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valery Sihai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773363672) | [DIMENTION UYGULAMA VE YAZILIM GELISTIRME ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813130148) |

## 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

[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 TV Remote Universal Control free?

TV Remote Universal Control 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, TV Remote Universal Control or Universal?

TV Remote Universal Control is rated higher. TV Remote Universal Control averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Universal averages 4.3 from 36 ratings.

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

Neither TV Remote Universal Control nor Universal shows ads.

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

TV Remote Universal Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal every 2 days. Most recently, TV Remote Universal Control was updated on October 7, 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.*