# Universal TV Remote vs TV Cast & Control

The clearest difference is ads: TV Cast & Control at none against Universal TV Remote's shown. TV Cast & Control also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (46 vs 8). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TV Cast & Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Cast & Control holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Cast & Control has 46 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Cast & Control every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote | TV Cast & Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-smartctrl/id6740748603/reviews) | **[4.4 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-cast-and-control/id6812667170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **46** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nice Express](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300337847) | [Pro App Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/705247168) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-smartctrl/id6740748603)

Control all your smart TVs with a single app. Easily connect to devices on your Wi-Fi network for instant remote access. Features a touchpad, keyboard for typing, and quick launch buttons for streaming services.

**Highlights:** Control multiple smart TVs, Wi-Fi device discovery, Full remote functionality, Touchpad and keyboard input, Quick launch streaming apps, App launching from TV

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Remote for Roku Lifetime access | $24.99 | one-time |


### TV Cast & Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-cast-and-control/id6812667170)

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. Easily cast photos and videos from your device to the big screen, or mirror your entire screen. Works with a wide range of TV brands and streaming devices.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Screen mirroring, Photo and video casting, App launching, Keyboard input for search, Wi-Fi TV power on

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote free?

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

### Is TV Cast & Control free?

TV Cast & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

TV Cast & Control is rated higher. Universal TV Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while TV Cast & Control averages 4.4 from 46 ratings.

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

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

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

Universal TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Cast & Control every 4 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote was updated on November 4, 2026 and TV Cast & Control on November 6, 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.*