# Remote TV vs Universal TV Remote Controls *

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Universal TV Remote Controls * at none against Remote TV's 7. Universal TV Remote Controls * also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Remote TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote TV sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Universal TV Remote Controls * asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote TV ships an update every 2 months, Universal TV Remote Controls * every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote TV | Universal TV Remote Controls * |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-controls/id6756810378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Size | 148 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vitalii Peregudov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730810178) | [Ketan Gondaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601473823) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-tv-control-universal/id6740516087)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium: 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Access for Remote | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium: 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium: Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium: Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Universal TV Remote Controls *

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-controls/id6756810378)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Control multiple brands, manage apps, and adjust settings seamlessly over Wi-Fi. Enjoy full control of your entertainment from your pocket.

**Highlights:** Universal control for multiple smart TV brands, Full remote functions (power, volume, navigation), Playback controls (play, pause, mute), App launcher for TV apps, Wi-Fi connectivity for seamless pairing, Intuitive user interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote TV free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote Controls * free?

Universal TV Remote Controls * is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Remote TV or Universal TV Remote Controls * have ads?

Universal TV Remote Controls * shows ads; Remote TV does not.

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

Remote TV ships an update every 2 months, and Universal TV Remote Controls * every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remote TV was updated on October 28, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Controls * on October 28, 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.*