# Universal vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal at 100% against TV Remote's 33%. Universal also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Universal's written reviews are positive against 33% of TV Remote's.

Universal ships an update every 8 days, TV Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tv-plus/id6740773005/reviews)** | [4.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-pro/id6743825595/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Football](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677585318) | [Elegantique Network Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804777319) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tv-plus/id6740773005)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile TV remote. Easily control channels, volume, and navigate menus with an intuitive interface, touchpad, and keyboard. Unlock an ad-free experience and advanced features with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Control many TV brands, Interactive touchpad and joystick, Effortless typing with keyboard, User-friendly interface, Ad-free premium experience, Smart keyboard search

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote Control For TV Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Universal Remote 3 Months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Element TV Remote Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-pro/id6743825595)

Transform your phone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Control volume, channels, and navigate menus with ease. Includes screen mirroring and quick access to streaming apps.

**Highlights:** Universal remote for smart TVs, Full TV control (volume, channels, input), Touchpad, keyboard, and voice search, Screen mirroring, Auto TV detection, Quick access to streaming apps

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe Discount Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal remote control | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal remote control | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal remote control | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal remote control | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime Member | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime Member | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal remote control | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Life Time Subscribe | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universal or TV Remote?

Universal is rated higher. Universal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.0 from 26 ratings.

### Do Universal or TV Remote have ads?

Both Universal and TV Remote show ads.

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

Universal ships an update every 8 days, and TV Remote weekly. Most recently, Universal was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote on October 10, 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.*