# Universal Control vs Loop

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal Control at free with in-app purchases against Loop's subscription. Universal Control also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). Loop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6 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 Loop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Loop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, Loop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Control | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6739201253/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-tv-remote-control/id6779103851/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 54 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| 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-tv-remote-control/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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Loop Premium - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Loop Premium - Lifetime | $49.99 | 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?

Universal Control and Loop are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### 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 weeks. Most recently, Universal Control was updated on October 1, 2026 and Loop on September 19, 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.*