# Universal Control vs Remote for LG TVs

The clearest difference is rating: Remote for LG TVs at 4.2 against Universal Control's 2.6. Universal Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Remote for LG TVs sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote for LG TVs holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 12 respectively.

Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, Remote for LG TVs every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Control | Remote for LG TVs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6739201253/reviews) | **[4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-lg-tvs/id6740181038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anwar Kamal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710877432) | [Jenni Parkkonen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494893175) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Remote for LG TVs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-lg-tvs/id6740181038)

Control your LG Smart TV with your iPhone or iPad. Navigate menus, launch apps, and manage playback easily over Wi-Fi. Offers a touchpad and app launcher for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Universal LG Smart TV Control, Wi-Fi Connectivity, Power On/Off & Volume Control, Touchpad Navigation, App Launcher, Light & Dark Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Control free?

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

### Is Remote for LG TVs free?

Remote for LG TVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Control or Remote for LG TVs?

Remote for LG TVs is rated higher. Universal Control averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Remote for LG TVs averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.

### Do Universal Control or Remote for LG TVs have ads?

Remote for LG TVs shows ads; Universal Control does not.

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

Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, and Remote for LG TVs every 6 months. Most recently, Universal Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and Remote for LG TVs on October 24, 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.*