# Magic TV Remote HD vs TV Remote Universal

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Universal at 3.4 against Magic TV Remote HD's 2.0. TV Remote Universal also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 35 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 1). Magic TV Remote HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Magic TV Remote HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Remote Universal holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of Magic TV Remote HD's written reviews are positive against 14% of TV Remote Universal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Magic TV Remote HD ships an update every 35 months, TV Remote Universal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic TV Remote HD | TV Remote Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-tv-remote-hd/id674397982/reviews) | **[3.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1447773150/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **16.2% of reviews** | 13.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Magic Systems Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/429349005) | [Real Vision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447773149) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic TV Remote HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-tv-remote-hd/id674397982)

This app allows you to control Magic TV devices on your local Wi-Fi network. It supports multiple devices, allows renaming, and offers customization options for the remote's appearance and size. Requires specific Magic TV hardware and firmware.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi control for Magic TV devices, Discover and control multiple devices, Rename Magic TV devices, Adjust remote size via pinch, Change remote skin (black/white) by shaking, Disable skin change or scaling options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TV Remote Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1447773150)

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app transforms your device into a universal remote, supporting major brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku. Enjoy seamless control over power, volume, channels, and smart TV features.

**Highlights:** Power ON / OFF, Volume control, Channel selection, Navigation pad, Media player functions, Smart TV features

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Amazing
- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Works great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Mediocre, only works half the time
- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Connection issues, won't connect or show available TV
- 🐛 Reconnecting issues after disconnecting
- 🔋 Too many ads, makes it unusable

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to detect or connect to devices
- Constant ads interrupt usage
- Unreliable, frequently stops working

**Requested features**

- Better TV search and connection options
- Improved stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic TV Remote HD free?

Magic TV Remote HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TV Remote Universal free?

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

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

TV Remote Universal is rated higher. Magic TV Remote HD averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TV Remote Universal averages 3.4 from 12K ratings.

### Do Magic TV Remote HD or TV Remote Universal have ads?

TV Remote Universal shows ads; Magic TV Remote HD does not.

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

Magic TV Remote HD ships an update every 35 months, and TV Remote Universal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Magic TV Remote HD was updated on October 20, 2026 and TV Remote Universal 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.*