# Universal Control vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.8 against Universal Control's 2.6. TV Remote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Universal Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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 TV Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively.

Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Control | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6739201253/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-control/id6756531988/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 16.7 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anwar Kamal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710877432) | [TWOSCRIPTS LABS INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861222980) |

## 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 |


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-control/id6756531988)

Transform your iPhone into a versatile TV remote. Easily control power, volume, navigation, and media playback on compatible smart TVs. Features automatic device detection and keyboard input for seamless operation.

**Highlights:** Power on/off, Volume control, Navigation pad, Media controls, Keyboard input, Control multiple TVs, Automatic device detection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Susbcription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Susbcription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro - Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Control free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. Universal Control averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

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

TV Remote shows ads; Universal Control does not.

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

Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, and TV Remote weekly. Most recently, Universal Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote 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.*