# Universal vs Remote Control (TV)

The clearest difference is update cadence: Universal at every 2 days against Remote Control (TV)'s every 5 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal sells 8 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.

Universal ships an update every 2 days, Remote Control (TV) every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal | Remote Control (TV) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6754846030/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **36** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [DIMENTION UYGULAMA VE YAZILIM GELISTIRME ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813130148) | [Tap Node S.A.L (Offshore)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865453338) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6754846030)

Control your smart TV and cast media directly from your phone. This app offers universal compatibility with major smart TV brands via WiFi, allowing you to manage volume, channels, and navigate menus. Share photos and videos from your device to the big screen seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility via WiFi, Cast photos and videos to TV, Intuitive touchpad navigation, App and channel launcher, Built-in keyboard for easy input

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Controller Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Controller Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| TV Controller Pro - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Controller Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Controller Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Controller Pro - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Command Air Lifetime Lite | $29.99 | one-time |
| Life Time | $74.99 | 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 Universal free?

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 Universal or Remote Control (TV) have ads?

Neither Universal nor Remote Control (TV) shows ads.

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

Universal ships an update every 2 days, and Remote Control (TV) every 5 days. Most recently, Universal was updated on October 12, 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.*