# TV Remote. Universal Control. vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 5.0 against TV Remote. Universal Control.'s 4.3. TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). TV Remote. Universal Control.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, TV Remote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote. Universal Control. | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6747133665/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6793078465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seven Camps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524695943) | [VietTS CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625828366) |

## 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 |


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6793078465)

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control volume, channels, playback, and use your keyboard or voice for searches. Browse and launch TV apps with ease.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, Keyboard and voice search, App launching, Touchpad for LG TVs, WiFi connectivity, No account required

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | 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 TV Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote. Universal Control. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TV Remote averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, and TV Remote every 4 days. Most recently, TV Remote. Universal Control. was updated on October 30, 2026 and TV Remote on October 31, 2026.

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