# TV Remote. Universal Control. vs Remotely

The clearest difference is rating: Remotely at 5.0 against TV Remote. Universal Control.'s 4.5. TV Remote. Universal Control.'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote. Universal Control. sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Remotely sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remotely holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, Remotely every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote. Universal Control. | Remotely |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6747133665/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotely-universal-tv-remote/id6758676460/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seven Camps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524695943) | [Elmahdi Soukafi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756997686) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote. Universal Control.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6747133665)

Instantly control your smart TV from your phone. This universal remote app supports major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG, offering features like power, volume, channel control, and keyboard input for seamless navigation and app launching.

**Highlights:** Universal brand support, Power, volume, and channel control, Touchpad navigation, Keyboard for typing and search, App launcher, Voice input support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| TV Remote weekly premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |


### Remotely

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotely-universal-tv-remote/id6758676460)

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG with features like auto-discovery, touchpad mode, and a built-in keyboard. No extra hardware or account needed.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Instant auto-discovery, Touchpad and D-pad navigation, Built-in keyboard for search, Volume, power, and playback controls, Wake-on-LAN support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote. Universal Control. free?

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

### Is Remotely free?

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

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

Remotely is rated higher. TV Remote. Universal Control. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Remotely averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither TV Remote. Universal Control. nor Remotely shows ads.

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

TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, and Remotely every 8 months. Most recently, TV Remote. Universal Control. was updated on November 5, 2026 and Remotely on October 31, 2026.

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