# TV Remote Manager vs Universal Control TV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote Manager at 50% against Universal Control TV's 0%. TV Remote Manager also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.7) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Universal Control TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Universal Control TV sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Manager has 99 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of TV Remote Manager's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal Control TV's.

TV Remote Manager ships an update every 6 days, Universal Control TV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Manager | Universal Control TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-manager/id6745335805/reviews)** | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6789549380/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 32 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vertigo SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717595043) | [END ONLINE SLU](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784255779) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-manager/id6745335805)

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. This app connects to your television over Wi-Fi, offering full control without extra hardware. Easily find and manage your TVs, launch streaming apps, and even use your TV as a photo frame.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi TV control, Automatic TV detection, Full remote functionality, One-tap streaming shortcuts, Sleep timer, Photo frame mode, Channel blocking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### Universal Control TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6789549380)

Transform your iPhone into a smart TV remote without extra hardware. Automatically discover and control compatible TVs over WiFi, offering features like a trackpad, keyboard input, and one-tap app launching.

**Highlights:** Automatic WiFi TV discovery, Trackpad and keyboard input, One-tap app launching, Complete remote functions, Channel number pad

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Manager free?

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

### Is Universal Control TV free?

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

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

TV Remote Manager is rated higher. TV Remote Manager averages 4.4 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Universal Control TV averages 1.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do TV Remote Manager or Universal Control TV have ads?

TV Remote Manager shows ads; Universal Control TV does not.

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

TV Remote Manager ships an update every 6 days, and Universal Control TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote Manager was updated on November 8, 2026 and Universal Control TV on November 5, 2026.

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