# Magic TV Remote HD vs Universal TV Remote Control+

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control+ at 4.4 against Magic TV Remote HD's 2.0. Universal TV Remote Control+ also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 35 months) and review sentiment (45% vs 16%). Magic TV Remote HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Magic TV Remote HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal TV Remote Control+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control+ has 582 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Magic TV Remote HD's written reviews are positive against 45% of Universal TV Remote Control+'s.

Magic TV Remote HD ships an update every 35 months, Universal TV Remote Control+ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic TV Remote HD | Universal TV Remote Control+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-tv-remote-hd/id674397982/reviews) | **[4.4 (582 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-plus/id6471477073/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **582** |
| Positive reviews | 16.2% of reviews | **44.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Magic Systems Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/429349005) | [Paul Kenneth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554751452) |

## 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


### Universal TV Remote Control+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-plus/id6471477073)

Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a seamless way to manage volume, channels, and navigation. It connects via Wi-Fi and supports a wide range of popular TV brands, simplifying your home entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Smart TV identification over Wi-Fi, Wide compatibility with TV brands, Touchpad for navigation, Direct channel launching, Siri Shortcuts & widgets, Voice search, Mouse & keyboard control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All PRO features for a week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| All PRO features for a year | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 👍 Useful and easy to use
- 👍 Practical for the disabled and bedridden
- 👍 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Not working
- 💰 Expensive
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🐛 Doesn't work after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't connect properly
- Stops working after a minute
- Doesn't work with any devices
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Copy-paste functionality in the keyboard
- Ability to invert sound and channel icons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic TV Remote HD free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote Control+ free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote Control+ is rated higher. Magic TV Remote HD averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control+ averages 4.4 from 582 ratings.

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

Neither Magic TV Remote HD nor Universal TV Remote Control+ shows ads.

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

Magic TV Remote HD ships an update every 35 months, and Universal TV Remote Control+ every 10 days. Most recently, Magic TV Remote HD was updated on October 13, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control+ on October 18, 2026.

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