# Universal TV Remote Control . vs PDF Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal TV Remote Control . at 85% against PDF Scanner's 0%. Universal TV Remote Control . also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (10K vs 244). PDF Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control . sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and PDF Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote Control . holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control . has 10K ratings behind it against 244, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Universal TV Remote Control .'s written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Scanner's.

Universal TV Remote Control . ships an update every 2 weeks, PDF Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control . | PDF Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6740205332/reviews)** | [4.4 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-editor-and-reader/id6748354307/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 244 |
| Positive reviews | **85.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apps Venture Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788899518) | [Zintex OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879518122) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Control .

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6740205332)

Transform your phone into a universal remote for smart TVs, streaming sticks, and set-top boxes. Control power, volume, navigation, and media playback effortlessly. Connects via Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Power ON/OFF, Volume Control, Dual Navigation Modes (Touchpad/D-pad), Keyboard input for TV, Media Player and App Control, Numeric Keypad, Wi-Fi connection

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Remote (Family Plan) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - 7 Day Free Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly (Family Plan) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Remote (Family Plan) | $19.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium Remote (Family Plan) | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly (Family Plan) | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Remote (Family Plan) | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Remote (Family Plan) | $35.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime (Family Plan) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Remote (Family Plan) | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Seamless connectivity
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 💡 Versatile functionality
- 👍 Visually appealing UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Select/OK key not working
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to certain TV models
- Cursor jumping issue on select/OK key

**Requested features**

- Compatibility with Apple TV
- Ability to control more devices


### PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-editor-and-reader/id6748354307)

Easily convert various file types, including documents, images, and spreadsheets, into high-quality PDFs. This app allows you to combine multiple files, organize pages, and share your creations directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Convert files to PDF, Import from various sources, Combine multiple files, Organize and preview pages, Built-in document viewer, Share and print PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote Control . free?

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

### Is PDF Scanner free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote Control . is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control . averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while PDF Scanner averages 4.4 from 244 ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote Control . or PDF Scanner have ads?

Universal TV Remote Control . shows ads; PDF Scanner does not.

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

Universal TV Remote Control . ships an update every 2 weeks, and PDF Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control . was updated on October 16, 2026 and PDF Scanner on October 12, 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.*