# Universal TV Remote Control . vs TV Remote & Universal Control+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal TV Remote Control . at 86% against TV Remote & Universal Control+'s 40%. Universal TV Remote Control . also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (11K vs 733). TV Remote & Universal Control+'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 TV Remote & Universal Control+ 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control . has 11K ratings behind it against 733, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Universal TV Remote Control .'s written reviews are positive against 40% of TV Remote & Universal Control+'s.

Universal TV Remote Control . ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Remote & Universal Control+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control . | TV Remote & Universal Control+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6740205332/reviews)** | [4.6 (733 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-and-universal-control-plus/id6754624090/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 733 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apps Venture Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788899518) | [MAXLABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249757953) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Control .

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

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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


### TV Remote & Universal Control+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-and-universal-control-plus/id6754624090)

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote. Effortlessly control channels, volume, and apps on compatible smart TVs. Stream media from your phone directly to your TV screen with an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** All-in-one smart TV remote, Easy WiFi connection, Channel and volume control, Touchpad and keyboard navigation, Media casting from phone to TV, App control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | 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 TV Remote & Universal Control+ free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote Control . is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control . averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while TV Remote & Universal Control+ averages 4.6 from 733 ratings.

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

Universal TV Remote Control . shows ads; TV Remote & Universal Control+ does not.

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

Universal TV Remote Control . ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote & Universal Control+ every 9 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control . was updated on November 1, 2026 and TV Remote & Universal Control+ on October 30, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*