# Universal vs Universal TV Remote |

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal at 100% against Universal TV Remote |'s 0%. Universal also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and device support (3 vs 1). Universal TV Remote |'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (421 vs 25). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote | sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote | holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote | has 421 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Universal's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal TV Remote |'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Universal ships an update every 8 days, Universal TV Remote | every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal | Universal TV Remote | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tv-plus/id6740773005/reviews) | **[4.7 (421 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id6748621150/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **421** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 126 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Football](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677585318) | [Nadem Taha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826612331) |

## 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 |


### Universal TV Remote |

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id6748621150)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful remote control for your smart TV. Easily manage volume, channels, and power with a user-friendly interface. Connect quickly over Wi-Fi and control multiple devices seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Easy Wi-Fi pairing, Full remote functionality, Intuitive interface, Multi-TV support, Quick setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote – TV Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote – TV Control | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote – TV Control | $9.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote – TV Control | $14.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote – TV Control | $19.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote – TV Control | $24.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote – TV Control | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote | free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote | is rated higher. Universal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Universal TV Remote | averages 4.7 from 421 ratings.

### Do Universal or Universal TV Remote | have ads?

Universal shows ads; Universal TV Remote | does not.

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

Universal ships an update every 8 days, and Universal TV Remote | every 4 days. Most recently, Universal was updated on October 24, 2026 and Universal TV Remote | on October 24, 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.*