# TV Remote Control Universal. vs Remote Control (TV)

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Control (TV) at none against TV Remote Control Universal.'s shown. Remote Control (TV) also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases 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 Remote Control (TV) sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Control Universal. ships an update every 10 days, Remote Control (TV) every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control Universal. | Remote Control (TV) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6753350862/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **23** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karima Ouazad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767968346) | [Tap Node S.A.L (Offshore) - Single Partner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865453338) |

## 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 |


### Remote Control (TV)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv/id6792488368)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote Control PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control PRO | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control PRO | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control PRO | $19.99 | per year |
| Remote Control PRO | $19.99 | per year |
| Remote Control PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Remote Control PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Remote Control PRO | $59.99 | per year |
| Remote Control PRO | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control Universal. free?

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

### Is Remote Control (TV) free?

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

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

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

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

TV Remote Control Universal. ships an update every 10 days, and Remote Control (TV) every 5 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control Universal. was updated on October 15, 2026 and Remote Control (TV) on October 16, 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.*