# Universal Control vs Find TV Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Control at 100% against Find TV Remote's 0%. Universal Control also leads on rating (2.6 vs 1.7). Find TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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 Find TV Remote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Control holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Universal Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of Find TV Remote's.

Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, Find TV Remote every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Control | Find TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6739201253/reviews)** | [1.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-tv-remote/id6768328482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anwar Kamal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710877432) | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) |

## 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 |


### Find TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-tv-remote/id6768328482)

Locate a misplaced remote control by triggering a sound signal from your TV or streaming device. This utility helps you find lost remotes quickly, provided they support the built-in sound-finding feature and are properly paired and powered.

**Highlights:** Trigger sound signal from remote, Connect to TV or streaming device, Automatic remote search, Stop sound by pressing button, Supports sound-based finder feature

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Year subscription | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Control free?

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

### Is Find TV Remote free?

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

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

Universal Control is rated higher. Universal Control averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Find TV Remote averages 1.7 from 11 ratings.

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

Neither Universal Control nor Find TV Remote shows ads.

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

Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, and Find TV Remote every 5 days. Most recently, Universal Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and Find 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.*