# TV Remote Control + vs TV Remote Control Universal.

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote Control Universal. at every 10 days against TV Remote Control +'s every 2 months. TV Remote Control Universal. also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 4). TV Remote Control +'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.2 vs 18.5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control + sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Control Universal. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for TV Remote Control + against 4.3 for TV Remote Control Universal.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control Universal. has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote Control + ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote Control Universal. every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control + | TV Remote Control Universal. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus-universal/id6745546254/reviews)** | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6753350862/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hiren Chotaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746502981) | [Karima Ouazad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767968346) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus-universal/id6745546254)

Control your smart TV directly from your smartphone with this universal remote app. It offers seamless navigation via a touchpad and on-screen keyboard, plus voice commands. Quickly launch your favorite streaming apps and channels.

**Highlights:** Universal TV brand compatibility, Touchpad navigation, On-screen keyboard, Voice commands, Direct OTT app launch, Wi-Fi connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Control Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Monthly | $21.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Yearly Discount | $24.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Control Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote Control Universal.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6753350862)

Transform your iPhone into a smart TV remote. Control your television, launch apps, and navigate menus effortlessly over WiFi. Offers quick text input and direct access to streaming services.

**Highlights:** Full navigation controls, Volume and mute control, App launching, Smart keyboard for text input, Media playback controls, Supports multiple TVs, Privacy protection

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly No Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $6.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control + free?

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

### Is TV Remote Control Universal. free?

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

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

TV Remote Control + is rated higher. TV Remote Control + averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TV Remote Control Universal. averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.

### Do TV Remote Control + or TV Remote Control Universal. have ads?

Both TV Remote Control + and TV Remote Control Universal. show ads.

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

TV Remote Control + ships an update every 2 months, and TV Remote Control Universal. every 10 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control + was updated on October 15, 2026 and TV Remote Control Universal. on October 15, 2026.

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