# TV Remote Manager vs Universal TV™ Remote Control

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV™ Remote Control at 5.0 against TV Remote Manager's 4.4. Universal TV™ Remote Control also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Universal TV™ Remote Control sells 3 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 Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively.

TV Remote Manager ships an update every 6 days, Universal TV™ Remote Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Manager | Universal TV™ Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-manager/id6745335805/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6797693472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 3 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vertigo SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717595043) | [Secgin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536282489) |

## 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 | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |


### Universal TV™ Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6797693472)

Control compatible smart TVs and streaming devices from your iPhone. Offers essential remote functions, keyboard input, and app launching. Private casting of media is also supported.

**Highlights:** Power, navigation, and playback controls, Keyboard input for searches, Launch favorite TV apps, Private media casting, Connection diagnostics

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universel Remote Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universel Remote Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Universel Remote Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Manager free?

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

### Is Universal TV™ Remote Control free?

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

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

Universal TV™ Remote Control is rated higher. TV Remote Manager averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Universal TV™ Remote Control averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote Manager ships an update every 6 days, and Universal TV™ Remote Control weekly. Most recently, TV Remote Manager was updated on October 22, 2026 and Universal TV™ Remote Control on October 21, 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.*