# 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 iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Loop's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 3 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 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 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-tv-remote-control/id6779103851/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 6 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 56 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| 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-tv-remote-control/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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Loop Premium - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Loop Premium - Lifetime | $49.99 | 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 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote && TV Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and Loop on October 6, 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.*