# TV Remote & Universal Control+ vs TV Remote：Universal Control

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote：Universal Control at 5.0 against TV Remote & Universal Control+'s 4.6. TV Remote & Universal Control+'s advantage is ratings volume (734 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote & Universal Control+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and TV Remote：Universal Control 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：Universal Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote & Universal Control+ has 734 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote & Universal Control+ ships an update every 9 days, TV Remote：Universal Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote & Universal Control+ | TV Remote：Universal Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (734 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-and-universal-control-plus/id6754624090/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remoteuniversal-control/id6762252310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **734** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAXLABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249757953) | [Octopus Internet Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757534659) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote & Universal Control+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-and-universal-control-plus/id6754624090)

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote. Effortlessly control channels, volume, and apps on compatible smart TVs. Stream media from your phone directly to your TV screen with an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** All-in-one smart TV remote, Easy WiFi connection, Channel and volume control, Touchpad and keyboard navigation, Media casting from phone to TV, App control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### TV Remote：Universal Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remoteuniversal-control/id6762252310)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Easily control playback, navigate menus with a touchpad, and access all original remote functions. Upgrade for app control and screen mirroring.

**Highlights:** Universal brand support, Easy Wi-Fi setup, Responsive touchpad navigation, Full playback controls, App control and screen mirroring (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is TV Remote：Universal Control free?

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

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

TV Remote：Universal Control is rated higher. TV Remote & Universal Control+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 734 ratings, while TV Remote：Universal Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TV Remote & Universal Control+ or TV Remote：Universal Control have ads?

Neither TV Remote & Universal Control+ nor TV Remote：Universal Control shows ads.

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

TV Remote & Universal Control+ ships an update every 9 days, and TV Remote：Universal Control weekly. Most recently, TV Remote & Universal Control+ was updated on November 5, 2026 and TV Remote：Universal Control on October 31, 2026.

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