# Universal TV vs ArkCentral

The clearest difference is rating: ArkCentral at 5.0 against Universal TV's 1.5. ArkCentral also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). Universal TV's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (39 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. ArkCentral asks for nothing beyond the download.

ArkCentral holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal TV ships an update every 5 days, ArkCentral every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV | ArkCentral |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id6745963322/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkcentral/id6753315966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 85 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Niamh Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813404214) | [ArkrA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770422041) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id6745963322)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for TVs, streaming devices, and soundbars. Control all your home entertainment systems with an intuitive interface, including touchpad navigation, keyboard input, and quick channel access.

**Highlights:** Power On/Off Control, Touchpad & D-Pad Navigation, Integrated Keyboard, TV App Management, Media Player & Sound Control, Quick Channel Access

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Premium Remote! | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Full TV Remote access | $9.99 | per month |
| Access TV Remote! | $29.99 | per year |


### ArkCentral

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkcentral/id6753315966)

This app provides a private communication and storage solution for owners of specific devices. It enables secure chat, mail, and data storage for both the owner and their guests.

**Highlights:** Private chat accounts, Private mail accounts, Private storage accounts, Guest access management, Secure data handling

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV free?

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

### Is ArkCentral free?

ArkCentral is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Universal TV or ArkCentral?

ArkCentral is rated higher. Universal TV averages 1.5 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while ArkCentral averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Universal TV or ArkCentral have ads?

Neither Universal TV nor ArkCentral shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV or ArkCentral?

Universal TV ships an update every 5 days, and ArkCentral every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV was updated on October 30, 2026 and ArkCentral on October 30, 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.*