# TV Remote Control Universal. vs Video Compressor

The clearest difference is rating: Video Compressor at 4.9 against TV Remote Control Universal.'s 4.3. Video Compressor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). TV Remote Control Universal.'s advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control Universal. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Video Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 7 respectively.

TV Remote Control Universal. ships an update every 10 days, Video Compressor every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control Universal. | Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6753350862/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-clipzip/id6753915396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karima Ouazad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767968346) | [Zafar Ivaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438901866) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-clipzip/id6753915396)

This app helps you reduce video file sizes efficiently using smart compression methods and professional codecs. It offers multiple compression options, batch processing, and a user-friendly interface for easy management of your videos.

**Highlights:** Smart video compression, Target size or quality-based compression, Batch processing (Premium), Intuitive native iOS design, Privacy-focused on-device processing, Supports multiple compression methods

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime Access | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control Universal. free?

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

### Is Video Compressor free?

Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Video Compressor is rated higher. TV Remote Control Universal. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Video Compressor averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote Control Universal. ships an update every 10 days, and Video Compressor every 4 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control Universal. was updated on July 17, 2026 and Video Compressor on June 10, 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.*