# Universal Control vs Universal Remote Control・TV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Control at 100% against Universal Remote Control・TV's 0%. Universal Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). Universal Remote Control・TV's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, 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 Universal Remote Control・TV 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 Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote Control・TV has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Universal Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal Remote Control・TV's.

Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, Universal Remote Control・TV every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Control | Universal Remote Control・TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6739201253/reviews)** | [4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-controltv/id6751764227/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anwar Kamal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710877432) | [Zentera Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836701344) |

## 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 |


### Universal Remote Control・TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-controltv/id6751764227)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal remote for your Smart TV. Easily control various TV brands, navigate menus with a touchpad, and input text with a smart keyboard, all without a physical remote.

**Highlights:** Universal Smart TV control, Wi-Fi network connection, Touchpad navigation, Smart keyboard input, Quick app launching, Simple user interface

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Control free?

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

### Is Universal Remote Control・TV free?

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

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

Universal Control is rated higher. Universal Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal Remote Control・TV averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.

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

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

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

Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, and Universal Remote Control・TV every 11 days. Most recently, Universal Control was updated on October 1, 2026 and Universal Remote Control・TV on October 11, 2026.

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