# Universal Control vs Universal Remote + TV Control

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal Control at free with in-app purchases against Universal Remote + TV Control's subscription. Universal Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Universal Remote + TV Control's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (53 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Universal Remote + TV Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $79.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote + TV Control has 53 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, Universal Remote + TV Control every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Control | Universal Remote + TV Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6739201253/reviews)** | [4.7 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-plus-tv-control/id6787995024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 54 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anwar Kamal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710877432) | [Easy Peasy Dijital Hizmetler Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798447184) |

## 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 |


### Universal Remote + TV Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-plus-tv-control/id6787995024)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful smart TV remote. Easily control your television, launch apps, and navigate menus with a virtual touchpad and keyboard. Connects seamlessly to compatible devices on your home network.

**Highlights:** Smartphone to TV remote control, Automatic device scanning, One-tap pairing, Virtual touchpad navigation, Digital keyboard input, Launch smart TV apps

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro Monthly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Control free?

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

### Is Universal Remote + TV Control free?

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

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

Universal Control is rated higher. Universal Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal Remote + TV Control averages 4.7 from 53 ratings.

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

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

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

Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, and Universal Remote + TV Control every 5 days. Most recently, Universal Control was updated on October 1, 2026 and Universal Remote + TV Control on October 10, 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.*