# Universal Control vs TV Remote Control Universal ‧

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote Control Universal ‧ at every 3 weeks against Universal Control's every 2 months. TV Remote Control Universal ‧ also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Control Universal ‧ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Universal Control against 5.0 for TV Remote Control Universal ‧. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control Universal ‧ has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote Control Universal ‧ every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Control | TV Remote Control Universal ‧ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6739201253/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6757922527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anwar Kamal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710877432) | [Gummy Bear Apps & Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809415528) |

## 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 Control Universal ‧

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6757922527)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily connect and control various smart TV platforms with intuitive navigation, a built-in keyboard, and touchpad for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Control TV from phone, Built-in keyboard and touchpad, Quick and easy setup, Supports Roku TV, Fire TV, LG, Mi, Android TV, Navigate apps and menus, Adjust volume and playback

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tv Remote for All Smart TV Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Control free?

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

### Is TV Remote Control Universal ‧ free?

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

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

Universal Control and TV Remote Control Universal ‧ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

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

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

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

Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, and TV Remote Control Universal ‧ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal Control was updated on October 1, 2026 and TV Remote Control Universal ‧ on October 1, 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.*