# Remote Control TV Assistant vs TV Remote Control · Universal

The clearest difference is chart position: TV Remote Control · Universal at #28 against Remote Control TV Assistant's #116. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control TV Assistant sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Control · Universal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.3 for Remote Control TV Assistant against 4.3 for TV Remote Control · Universal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Remote Control TV Assistant's written reviews are positive against 19% of TV Remote Control · Universal's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control TV Assistant | TV Remote Control · Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-assistant/id6752863449/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6757016336/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | **19.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #116 | **#28** |
| Size | 139 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ozuna Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708456398) | [TrustOneApps L.L.C-FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836507141) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Control TV Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-assistant/id6752863449)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a comprehensive TV remote. Effortlessly navigate channels, adjust volume, cast media, and mirror your screen directly to your television. Enjoy a user-friendly experience for enhanced entertainment.

**Highlights:** Intuitive remote control, Cast photos and videos, Screen mirroring, User-friendly interface, Fast and stable connection, Compatible with major TV models

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart TV Remote for Roku | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote for Roku: Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote for Roku | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Roku: Weekly Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote for Roku | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Roku: Pro Yearly Access | $14.99 | per year |
| TV Remote for Roku: Yearly Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart Roku: Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote for Roku: Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |


### TV Remote Control · Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6757016336)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Utilities, #51 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone into a smart and reliable TV remote. Control channels, volume, and navigation effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Works with most smart TV brands without needing extra hardware.

**Highlights:** Instant TV control over Wi-Fi, Intuitive and user-friendly interface, Wide compatibility with smart TV brands, No additional hardware required, Control multiple TVs, Always available when needed

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $35.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Control TV Assistant free?

Remote Control TV Assistant 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, Remote Control TV Assistant or TV Remote Control · Universal?

TV Remote Control · Universal is rated higher. Remote Control TV Assistant averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while TV Remote Control · Universal averages 4.3 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Remote Control TV Assistant or TV Remote Control · Universal have ads?

Neither Remote Control TV Assistant nor TV Remote Control · Universal shows ads.

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

Remote Control TV Assistant ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote Control · Universal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote Control TV Assistant was updated on November 12, 2026 and TV Remote Control · Universal on November 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Remote Control TV Assistant or TV Remote Control · Universal?

Remote Control TV Assistant currently peaks at #116 in the App Store charts, and TV Remote Control · Universal at #28. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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