# Universal Control vs Universal TV Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Control at 100% against Universal TV Remote's 0%. Universal Control also leads on ads (none vs shown). Universal TV Remote's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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 TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Universal Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal TV Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, Universal TV Remote every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Control | Universal TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6739201253/reviews) | **[4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-smart-tvs/id6804570501/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anwar Kamal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710877432) | [Rasheed Ullah Khan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801136299) |

## 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 TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-smart-tvs/id6804570501)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Control navigation, input text, and launch apps with a simple interface. Connects via Wi-Fi, no extra hardware needed.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Swipe touchpad navigation, On-screen keyboard, App quick-launch buttons, Supports 250+ brands

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Control free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote is rated higher. Universal Control averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Universal TV Remote averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.

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

Universal TV Remote shows ads; Universal Control does not.

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

Universal Control ships an update every 2 months, and Universal TV Remote every 8 days. Most recently, Universal Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and Universal TV Remote on October 31, 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.*