# Remote Control for DIRECTV vs TV Remote Control · Universal

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Control · Universal at 4.3 against Remote Control for DIRECTV's 1.7. TV Remote Control · Universal also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 51) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). Remote Control for DIRECTV's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control for DIRECTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

TV Remote Control · Universal holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control · Universal has 1.4K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Remote Control for DIRECTV's written reviews are positive against 17% of TV Remote Control · Universal's.

Remote Control for DIRECTV ships an update every 10 days, TV Remote Control · Universal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for DIRECTV | TV Remote Control · Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-directv/id6753994621/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6757016336/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **16.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#51** |
| Size | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carter Annandale](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711608364) | [TrustOneApps L.L.C-FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836507141) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### TV Remote Control · Universal

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

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Free · Utilities, #54 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 for DIRECTV free?

Remote Control for DIRECTV 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 for DIRECTV or TV Remote Control · Universal?

TV Remote Control · Universal is rated higher. Remote Control for DIRECTV averages 1.7 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while TV Remote Control · Universal averages 4.3 from 1.4K ratings.

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

Neither Remote Control for DIRECTV nor TV Remote Control · Universal shows ads.

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

Remote Control for DIRECTV ships an update every 10 days, and TV Remote Control · Universal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote Control for DIRECTV was updated on October 21, 2026 and TV Remote Control · Universal on October 25, 2026.

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