# TV Remote. Universal Control. vs TV Remote Control

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Control at 5.0 against TV Remote. Universal Control.'s 4.3. TV Remote. Universal Control.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 TV Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote. Universal Control. | TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6747133665/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-zapping/id6780992357/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seven Camps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524695943) | [Emre Ayar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683002405) |

## 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 app offers power, volume, channel control, keyboard typing, and touchpad navigation for various brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG. It provides a reliable backup remote experience with easy setup and a clean design.

**Highlights:** Power On/Off, Volume & Channels, Touchpad Navigation, Keyboard Input, App Launcher, Multi-brand 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 |


### TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-zapping/id6780992357)

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control your TV over Wi-Fi with full functionality, including casting, voice search, and app shortcuts. Offers a free version with an optional Pro upgrade for advanced features.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi TV control, Full button functionality, Trackpad and air-mouse, Voice control and keyboard, One-tap app shortcuts, Cast photos and videos, Wake-on-LAN support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is TV Remote Control free?

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

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

TV Remote Control is rated higher. TV Remote. Universal Control. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TV Remote Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, and TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote. Universal Control. was updated on October 30, 2026 and TV Remote Control on October 24, 2026.

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