Comparison

TV+ Remote vs Universal Remote TV's Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TV+ Remote

Features
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Turn your phone into a universal remote with TV Remote+! Control your TV from one easy-to-use app. With an intuitive interface and seamless connectivity, TV Remote+ makes it simple to change channels, adjust volume, and access your favorite streaming platforms—no more searching for the remote! Perfect for streamlining your home entertainment setup. Subscription Details: After your free trial, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription anytime through iTunes settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/apptvremote/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/apptvremote/terms-of-service

About

Universal Remote TV's Control

Features
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Take control of your entertainment with TV Remote - the ultimate smart remote for all your devices! TV REMOTE - THE ULTIMATE CONTROL APP Transform your iPhone into a powerful, feature-rich TV remote control. Whether you've lost your physical remote or just want a better control experience, TV Remote has you covered! THREE CONTROL MODES - CLASSIC REMOTE MODE Full button layout with D-pad navigation, playback controls, volume, and all essential buttons. Perfect for precise control. - TRACKPAD MODE Swipe to navigate, tap to select. Natural gestures make browsing content effortless and intuitive. - KEYBOARD MODE Type searches quickly with your iPhone keyboard. No more hunting and pecking with arrow keys! QUICK APP LAUNCH One-tap access to: - Netflix - Hulu - Prime Video - Disney+ Launch your favorite apps instantly without navigating through menus. KEY FEATURES - Automatic device discovery - Manual IP entry option - Power control - Volume controls with mute - Playback controls (play, pause, forward, rewind) - Home, Back, and Options buttons - Connection status indicator - Beautiful, intuitive interface EASY SETUP 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same WiFi 2. Open the app 3. Select your TV device 4. Start controlling! GO PREMIUM - REMOVE ADS: Remove all advertisements and support ongoing development: - MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION: $2.99/month Automatically renews monthly. Cancel anytime. - YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION: $19.99/year Automatically renews yearly. Cancel anytime. - LIFETIME PURCHASE: $39.99 one-time paymentPay once, own forever. No recurring charges. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription PRIVACY FOCUSED - No account required - No personal data collected - All communication stays on your local network - Your commands stay private REQUIREMENTS - TV device on the same WiFi network - Network access permission SUPPORT Questions? Issues? We're here to help! Email: contactusiosapp@gmail.com Download now and take control of your entertainment! COMPATIBILITY DISCLAIMER: This app is designed to work with streaming media devices using the External Control Protocol (ECP). Roku® is a registered trademark of Roku, Inc. This app is an independent third-party application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Roku, Inc. We use the publicly available ECP API for device communication. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/SmartiOSDev/TV-Remote/blob/main/PrivacyPolicy.md Terms of Use: https://github.com/SmartiOSDev/TV-Remote/blob/main/TermsOfUse.md

Screenshots

TV+ Remote4 screens
Universal Remote TV's Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TV+ Remote at Free against Universal Remote TV's Control's $0.99. TV+ Remote also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). Universal Remote TV's Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TV+ Remote is free to download; Universal Remote TV's Control costs $0.99 up front. TV+ Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Universal Remote TV's Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV+ Remote ships an update daily, Universal Remote TV's Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
TV+ Remote versus Universal Remote TV's Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV+ RemoteUniversal Remote TV's Control
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaclering DelvaHarshad Jadav

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TV+ Remote

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime subscription$29.99
3 purchases

Universal Remote TV's Control

Subscriptions2
  • Yearly Premium$0.991 Year
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$4.99

Questions

Is TV+ Remote free?
TV+ Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote TV's Control free?
Universal Remote TV's Control costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do TV+ Remote or Universal Remote TV's Control have ads?
TV+ Remote shows ads; Universal Remote TV's Control does not.
Which is updated more often, TV+ Remote or Universal Remote TV's Control?
TV+ Remote ships an update daily, and Universal Remote TV's Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, TV+ Remote was updated on September 22, 2026 and Universal Remote TV's Control on October 6, 2026.

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