# TV Remote Control vs TV Remote Control Universal.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote Control Universal. at 100% against TV Remote Control's 0%. TV Remote Control Universal. also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). TV Remote Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Control Universal. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Control Universal. holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of TV Remote Control Universal.'s.

TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote Control Universal. every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control | TV Remote Control Universal. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-smart-tv-plus/id6747775334/reviews) | **[4.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6753350862/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Suna Ordulu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754727111) | [Karima Ouazad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767968346) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-smart-tv-plus/id6747775334)

Control your smart TV with your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. This app offers full remote functionality, including power, volume, and channel control, plus smart navigation with a keyboard and touchpad. Easily connect to major TV brands via WiFi for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Full TV control (Power, Volume, Channels), Smart navigation with keyboard and touchpad, Personalized app and channel shortcuts, Hassle-free WiFi connection, Automatic device detection, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Promo | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### TV Remote Control Universal.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6753350862)

Transform your iPhone into a smart TV remote. Control your television, launch apps, and navigate menus effortlessly over WiFi. Offers quick text input and direct access to streaming services.

**Highlights:** Full navigation controls, Volume and mute control, App launching, Smart keyboard for text input, Media playback controls, Supports multiple TVs, Privacy protection

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly No Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $6.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control free?

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

### Is TV Remote Control Universal. free?

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

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

TV Remote Control Universal. is rated higher. TV Remote Control averages 4.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while TV Remote Control Universal. averages 4.3 from 25 ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 months, and TV Remote Control Universal. every 10 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote Control Universal. on October 24, 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.*