# Control+ Security & Protection vs Universal TV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Control+ Security & Protection at 70% against Universal TV's 0%. Control+ Security & Protection also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.4) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 20). Universal TV's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Control+ Security & Protection sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Universal TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Control+ Security & Protection holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control+ Security & Protection has 1.4K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Control+ Security & Protection's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal TV's.

Control+ Security & Protection ships an update fortnightly, Universal TV every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control+ Security & Protection | Universal TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-plus-security-and-protection/id6739730555/reviews)** | [1.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id6745963322/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **70.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [National Cyber Shield](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533411663) | [Niamh Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813404214) |

## What reviewers say

### Control+ Security & Protection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-plus-security-and-protection/id6739730555)

This app acts as your online financial security guard, instantly verifying website legitimacy before you enter payment details. It uses AI to detect and alert you about fake shopping sites, bank account scams, and fraudulent charges, helping you shop online with confidence and protect your savings.

**Highlights:** AI-powered website legitimacy checks, Real-time scam alerts, Protection against fake shopping sites, Bank account scam detection, Fraudulent charge prevention, Automatic online transaction analysis

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Control+ | $19.99 | per month |
| Control+ | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Control+ Protection | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Control+ | $64.99 | per 6 months |
| Control+ | $99.99 | per year |
| Control+ Protection | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Dev Family Protection Add-on | $37.99 | one-time |
| Family Protection Add-on | $37.99 | one-time |
| Dev Family Protection Add-on | $59.99 | one-time |
| Family Protection Add-on | $59.99 | one-time |
| Dev Family Protection Add-on | $97.99 | one-time |
| Family Protection Add-on | $97.99 | one-time |


### Universal TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id6745963322)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for TVs, streaming devices, and soundbars. Control all your home entertainment systems with an intuitive interface, including touchpad navigation, keyboard input, and quick channel access.

**Highlights:** Power On/Off Control, Touchpad & D-Pad Navigation, Integrated Keyboard, TV App Management, Media Player & Sound Control, Quick Channel Access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Premium Remote! | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Full TV Remote access | $9.99 | per month |
| Access TV Remote! | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control+ Security & Protection free?

Control+ Security & Protection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Universal TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Control+ Security & Protection or Universal TV?

Control+ Security & Protection is rated higher. Control+ Security & Protection averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Universal TV averages 1.4 from 20 ratings.

### Do Control+ Security & Protection or Universal TV have ads?

Neither Control+ Security & Protection nor Universal TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Control+ Security & Protection or Universal TV?

Control+ Security & Protection ships an update fortnightly, and Universal TV every 5 days. Most recently, Control+ Security & Protection was updated on September 26, 2026 and Universal TV on July 5, 2026.

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