# Universal TV Remote Control ! vs Universal Remote™

The clearest difference is ads: Universal Remote™ at none against Universal TV Remote Control !'s shown. Universal Remote™ also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 20%). Universal TV Remote Control !'s advantage is ratings volume (516 vs 91). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Universal Remote™ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.5 for Universal TV Remote Control ! against 4.6 for Universal Remote™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control ! has 516 ratings behind it against 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Universal TV Remote Control !'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Universal Remote™'s.

Universal TV Remote Control ! ships an update every 2 weeks, Universal Remote™ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control ! | Universal Remote™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (516 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6751626729/reviews) | **[4.6 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6760289351/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **516** | 91 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oliaviz GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836107731) | [VISONXY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861720750) |

## 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 |


### Universal Remote™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6760289351)

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote. Control various TV brands, navigate menus, use voice search, and cast content from your device to the big screen. Features include a touchpad, keyboard input, and one-tap app launching.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Wi-Fi network connection, Touchpad navigation, Voice search functionality, One-tap app launching, Cast photos, videos, and music

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote Control ! free?

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

### Is Universal Remote™ free?

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

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

Universal Remote™ is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control ! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 516 ratings, while Universal Remote™ averages 4.6 from 91 ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote Control ! or Universal Remote™ have ads?

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

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

Universal TV Remote Control ! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Universal Remote™ fortnightly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control ! was updated on October 28, 2026 and Universal Remote™ on October 24, 2026.

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