# Universal Remote && TV Control vs Loop

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal Remote && TV Control at free with in-app purchases against Loop's subscription. Universal Remote && TV Control also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Loop's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote && TV Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Loop sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 5.0 for Universal Remote && TV Control against 5.0 for Loop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 6 respectively.

Universal Remote && TV Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Loop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote && TV Control | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-and-and-tv-control/id6754166061/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-remote-control-tv/id6779103851/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 6 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 56 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maman Suparman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852283120) | [Solma Grow LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788937829) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote && TV Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-and-and-tv-control/id6754166061)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Control channels, volume, apps, and cast media with an intuitive interface, voice search, and touchpad navigation. No extra hardware needed.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Smart TV compatibility, Touchpad navigation, Voice search input, Casting photos to TV, Easy channel access

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| uatvremouteWeeklyTrial | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| uatvremouteYearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-remote-control-tv/id6779103851)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful TV remote. Effortlessly navigate menus, view playback details, launch apps instantly, and type using your phone. Control multiple devices and personalize your remote's look.

**Highlights:** Seamless remote control with gestures, Real-time 'Now Playing' details, Instant app launching, Type search queries on phone, Control multiple TV devices, Customizable remote themes

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription: Loop Remote | $7.99 | per month |
| Loop Remote: Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription: Loop Remote | $29.99 | per year |
| Loop Premium - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Loop Remote Control: Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Loop Premium - Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote && TV Control free?

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

### Is Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote && TV Control or Loop?

Universal Remote && TV Control and Loop are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Universal Remote && TV Control or Loop have ads?

Universal Remote && TV Control shows ads; Loop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Remote && TV Control or Loop?

Universal Remote && TV Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Loop every 2 months. Most recently, Universal Remote && TV Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and Loop on November 5, 2026.

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