# Universal vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote at daily against Universal's every 8 days. Universal's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, 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 TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal ships an update every 8 days, TV Remote daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 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)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **25** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Football](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677585318) | [YANAPPS LAB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863705879) |

## 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-control-r/id6762371335)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscribtion | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscribtion | $19.99 | per year |


## 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.

### 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 daily. Most recently, Universal was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote 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.*