# Universal Control vs Loop

The clearest difference is rating: Loop at 5.0 against Universal Control's 2.6. Universal Control's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Loop sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Control | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6739201253/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-remote-control-tv/id6779103851/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 54 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anwar Kamal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710877432) | [Solma Grow LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788937829) |

## 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 |


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-remote-control-tv/id6779103851)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful TV remote. Effortlessly navigate menus, view playback details, launch apps instantly, and type using your phone. Control multiple devices and personalize your remote's look.

**Highlights:** Seamless remote control with gestures, Real-time 'Now Playing' details, Instant app launching, Type search queries on phone, Control multiple TV devices, Customizable remote themes

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription: Loop Remote | $7.99 | per month |
| Loop Remote: Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription: Loop Remote | $29.99 | per year |
| Loop Premium - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Loop Remote Control: Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Loop Premium - Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Control free?

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

### Is Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universal Control or Loop?

Loop is rated higher. Universal Control averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Loop averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Universal Control or Loop have ads?

Neither Universal Control nor Loop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Control or Loop?

Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, and Loop every 2 months. Most recently, Universal Control was updated on November 4, 2026 and Loop on November 5, 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.*