# Universal TV Remote Control ! vs Remote Control for DIRECTV

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control ! at 4.5 against Remote Control for DIRECTV's 1.7. Universal TV Remote Control ! also leads on review sentiment (20% vs 0%) and ratings volume (512 vs 51). Remote Control for DIRECTV's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control ! sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Remote Control for DIRECTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote Control ! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control ! has 512 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Universal TV Remote Control !'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Remote Control for DIRECTV's.

Universal TV Remote Control ! ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote Control for DIRECTV every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control ! | Remote Control for DIRECTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (512 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6751626729/reviews)** | [1.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-directv/id6753994621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **512** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oliaviz GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836107731) | [Carter Annandale](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711608364) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Control !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6751626729)

Control your smart TV and streaming devices with a single app. Easily manage channels, mirror your screen, and receive dynamic notifications. Streamline your entertainment experience with an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control for smart TVs and streaming devices, Channel browsing, searching, and launching, Screen mirroring from iPhone/iPad to TV, Dynamic Island integration for notifications, Intuitive and user-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


### Remote Control for DIRECTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-directv/id6753994621)

Transform your phone into a TV remote for your set-top box. Browse channels, manage recordings, and control playback with ease. Offers seamless navigation and one-tap recording functionality.

**Highlights:** Browse channels and menus, Playback control (pause, play, rewind), One-tap recording, Search for shows, Manage recordings

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote Control ! free?

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

### Is Remote Control for DIRECTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control ! or Remote Control for DIRECTV?

Universal TV Remote Control ! is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control ! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 512 ratings, while Remote Control for DIRECTV averages 1.7 from 51 ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote Control ! or Remote Control for DIRECTV have ads?

Universal TV Remote Control ! shows ads; Remote Control for DIRECTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control ! or Remote Control for DIRECTV?

Universal TV Remote Control ! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote Control for DIRECTV every 10 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control ! was updated on October 21, 2026 and Remote Control for DIRECTV on October 21, 2026.

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