# TV Remote. Universal Control. vs VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·

The clearest difference is monetization model: TV Remote. Universal Control. at freemium against VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·'s subscription. VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (35 vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 VIZIO Smart TV Remote · 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 — 4.6 for TV Remote. Universal Control. against 4.5 for VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VIZIO Smart TV Remote · has 35 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, VIZIO Smart TV Remote · every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote. Universal Control. | VIZIO Smart TV Remote · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6747133665/reviews)** | [4.5 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vizio-smart-tv-remote/id6809626721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 107 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seven Camps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524695943) | [Amenti Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788668924) |

## 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 |


### VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vizio-smart-tv-remote/id6809626721)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote for your VIZIO Smart TV and other compatible devices. Control power, volume, channels, inputs, and even type on your TV with your phone's keyboard. Enjoy a seamless experience with automatic reconnection and convenient shortcuts.

**Highlights:** Control power, volume, and mute, Full D-pad and playback controls, Switch inputs and open streaming apps, Type on your TV with phone keyboard, Touchpad and Big Buttons mode, Home Screen widgets and shortcuts, Save multiple TVs and custom layouts

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro Annual | $29.99 | 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 VIZIO Smart TV Remote · free?

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

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

TV Remote. Universal Control. is rated higher. TV Remote. Universal Control. averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while VIZIO Smart TV Remote · averages 4.5 from 35 ratings.

### Do TV Remote. Universal Control. or VIZIO Smart TV Remote · have ads?

Neither TV Remote. Universal Control. nor VIZIO Smart TV Remote · shows ads.

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

TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, and VIZIO Smart TV Remote · every 3 days. Most recently, TV Remote. Universal Control. was updated on November 8, 2026 and VIZIO Smart TV Remote · on November 6, 2026.

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